“As president, my hope for – and my challenge to – ACC members for the next year and beyond is to not lose sight of our strengths or the sense of community that have grown out of our shared vulnerabilities and our shared sense of purpose,” writes Dipti Itchhaporia, MD, FACC, in her first JACC Leadership Page since becoming ACC president on April 1.
Read MoreApply for Fellowship in the ACC now—even before you’ve taken your Board exams! It’s quick, easy and FREE with code MyFACC now through July 15. Your annual ACC dues will not change, and you’ll gain recognition in the field that will help you stand out to employers, colleagues and patients. Apply in minutes online at ACC.org/FITtoFACC.
Read MoreI suspect many of you are very happy to see 2020 in the rear-view mirror. It was a challenging time for those health care workers in the front lines; this would include most of us on the cardiology team. It was a year that required adaptation to ever-changing work conditions. It was a year that required facing real danger to our own, as well as our loved ones' health.
Read MoreThere are two components within MOC that we need to be aware of – the assessment requirement and the points requirement (Figure 1). The assessment section is the certification that needs to be renewed, traditionally every 10 years. New assessment options, however, are mentioned below that promote ongoing learning and do not follow the traditional 10-year path.
The points requirement refers to the need to earn 100 MOC points every five years (and at least one MOC point every two years) with points earned from a variety of topics. If you are a sub-specialty fellow, then 20 MOC points are automatically earned each year of eligible fellowship training. In addition to participating in assessments, points accumulate during our routine activities (Figure 1). For example, entering your ABIM credentials into UpToDate® earns 0.25 MOC points each time you search. Journal articles and the Online Learning Catalog on ACC.org offer free MOC points as well. Furthermore, scientific meetings, local grand rounds, and specialty courses are also sources of MOC points.
Read MoreThe following is a digest of ACC's clinical guidance on the cardiac implications of COVID-19.
Organized in an FAQ format for easy navigation, this guidance is summarized from more extensive documents and approved by the ACC Science and Quality Committee. This FAQ is intended to be topical, not comprehensive.
Read MoreThe incidence of atrial fibrillation (AFib) or flutter and associated mortality in patients with COVID-19 or influenza suggests AFib or atrial flutter may be a generalized response to inflammation of severe viral illness, according to a study published Feb. 24 in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology.
Read MoreMissed ACC’s Cardiovascular Summit Virtual last week? All sessions, including the plenary session featuring Anthony S. Fauci, MD, are available on demand through April 30. Check out poster research from the conference, including a poster highlighting how better understanding of variations in total cost of care for percutaneous coronary intervention, when evaluated against related quality of care measures in ACC's CathPCI Registry, may help facilities improve the value of care delivery. And don’t miss an ACC Health Care Innovation Section survey that found robust interest in video visitations and telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more.
Read MoreCOVID-19 vaccine prioritization should prioritize those with advanced cardiovascular disease over well-managed cardiovascular disease, according to an ACC health policy statement published Feb. 12 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. All cardiovascular disease patients face a higher risk of COVID-19 complications and should receive the vaccine quickly, but recommendations in the paper serve to guide clinicians in prioritizing their most vulnerable patients within the larger cardiovascular disease group, while considering disparities in COVID-19 outcomes among different racial/ethnic groups and socioeconomic levels.
Read MoreFor the second consecutive year, the ACC is proud and excited to hold a Virtual Career Fair. On March 11, 2021, from 5 to 8 p.m. ET
Read MoreActivities are planned throughout the month aimed at highlighting the importance of increased awareness and action around the prevention of heart disease.
Read MoreThis legislation affects reimbursement for us in the near future. It is very easy to participate; simply click the link below “Urge Your Member of Congress to Cosponsor HR 8702.” The ACC has already drafted the letter for us; all that is required is to enter name/email/address and it is automatically sent to our representative (s) in the House.
Read MoreThe Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) designation has long stood for excellence in cardiovascular medicine and a commitment to the highest standards of care. Now, the FACC designation – and the prestige it confers – are closer than ever before
Read MoreAs planning moves ahead for ACC.21, May 15 – 17, 2021, in Atlanta, the ACC is excited to announce that registration and call for abstracts will begin this month. Specifically, Early Bird registration will open Wednesday, Oct. 28 for members and Thursday, Nov. 12 for nonmembers.
Read MoreYour ACC membership renewal deadline is just around the corner on December 10th. This year, the ACC community has rallied together to face unprecedented challenges to our practices and our communities.
Read MoreSince the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the ACC has convened a number of scientific and educational sessions with experts from around the world and across a spectrum of disciplines. From these discussions, many points of consensus have emerged about best practices for slowing the spread of the virus and mitigating its harm.
Read MoreMiss the live version of The NC & SC Chapter’s CVT Reconnect?
Read MoreAs members of Congress continue negotiations over the fourth COVID-19 relief package,
Read MoreAs COVID-19 continues to spread, the ACC is working to help members on the front lines
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Michael Foster, MD, has been elected to the position of Governor Elect for the South Carolina Chapter. Foster is an interventional cardiologist practicing in Columbia, SC for 33 years.
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