Cardiology Associations

This page includes news coverage of cardiology societies and associations. Follow these links for specific cardiology society news pages: American College of Cardiology (ACC), American Heart Association (AHA), American Society of Echocardiography (ASE), American Society Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC), European Society of Cardiology (ESC), Heart Rhythm Society (HRS), Society for Cardiovascular Angiography Interventions (SCAI), Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT), Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT), and Vascular Interventional Advances (VIVA).

New guideline standardizes echo guidance for mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repairs
The new guideline emphasizes the importance of 3D multiplanar reconstruction for M-TEER to increase precision.
The key to AI cardiology analytics is human action
While AI analytics has greatly increased the ease of access to vast amounts of cardiology data, action is still required to make it useful.
Radiologists: Take the deep dive into advanced cardiovascular CT at SCCT
SCCT offers a unique blend of clinical education, business strategy, and networking to stay on top of CCTA's rapid proliferation.
Plaque imaging, AI and structural heart disease in the spotlight at SCCT 2026 meeting
Coronary plaque imaging is an area many experts believe is driving a shift toward earlier detection and prevention of heart disease.
CT-FFR standardized in new SCCT-SCAI consensus statement
FFR-CT literature has reached a state of maturity where experts can comfortably start to provide guidelines to the wider community.

Philips pledges to help American Heart Association raise awareness about CIED infections

A majority of patients in the United States with CIED infections do not receive proper, guideline-approved care.

Strategic Radiology names CMO, Sectra’s executive hire and more radiology leadership news

Plus, Midwest Radiology appoints a new president and CEO, while ARRS awards one of its highest teaching honors.

Clinical study of robotic-assisted cardiology solution reaches conclusion

“Robotics is, in all likelihood, the future of interventional cardiology," one specialist said. Full study results are expected in May.

Heart specialists highlight importance of COVID-19 vaccination as omicron cases skyrocket

“COVID-19 vaccination and boosters continue to be our No. 1 defense to save lives and protect against COVID-19 infection, severe illness and death,” according to the American Heart Association.

Many cardiac surgery patients do not need opioids when they leave the hospital

The study's authors hope that “just in case” prescriptions can become a thing of the past.

No Surprises Act takes effect, leading to a mix of cheers and jeers from heart specialists

Many healthcare groups remain concerned about the law's potential long-term impact on providers and patients alike.

Five hospital groups join AHA, AMA legal challenge against surprise billing provision

The Federation of American Hospitals and Association of American Medical Colleges are among those organizations that filed an amicus brief in December.

American Heart Association investing $10 million to study the long-term consequences of COVID-19

Researchers have until Feb. 1 to apply for one of the group's new COVID-19 research grants.

Cardiology Associations

New guideline standardizes echo guidance for mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repairs

The key to AI cardiology analytics is human action

Radiologists: Take the deep dive into advanced cardiovascular CT at SCCT

Plaque imaging, AI and structural heart disease in the spotlight at SCCT 2026 meeting

CT-FFR standardized in new SCCT-SCAI consensus statement