#SuddenCardiacArrest requires immediate action. During #SCAAwarenessMonth, share #CardioSmartβs infographic to help patients and families recognize the signs and understand how CPR and AEDs can improve survival. π https://bit.ly/3TRENx4 #SCAAwarenessMonth #CardioSky
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π’ Applications are open for the 2027 Wael Al Mahmeed International Mentorship Program, a six-month virtual program connecting early-career cardiologists from outside the U.S. with experienced U.S.-based mentors. Learn more and apply now β‘οΈ https://bit.ly/4bQxfBz #ACCIntl
Health literacy is critical to heart disease prevention. Share the #CardioSmart resources with your patients to support them in the decision-making process. π https://bit.ly/46I6k6F #HealthLiteracyMonth
Join the global CV community April 10-12, 2027, in Houston, TX, for #ACC27-#WCCardio. Explore the latest breakthroughs, guidelines & clinical insights while connecting with colleagues from around the world. π Exclusive #ACCMember Registration is now open! π https://bit.ly/4nbj2kJ #CardioSky
Preventing the next cardiovascular event can be just as important as treating the first. Explore practical, evidence-based approaches to secondary prevention in #NCDAcademy's latest course. π https://bit.ly/3Vsz0P1 #cvPrev #ACCPrev #CardioSky
From evidence synthesis and patient-centered research to science communication and career development, Day 2οΈβ£ at CTR is packed with practical insights to help researchers sharpen their skills and grow their impact. Interested? π https://bit.ly/4o2br8p #TheFaceofCardiology
That's a wrap on Day 1οΈβ£ of CTR at Heart House! Tomorrow, we explore: π Systematic reviews π€ Patient-centered study design π Personal branding π§ Navigating career challenges in clinical research β More! Follow along with #TheFaceofCardiology! π https://bit.ly/4o2br8p
"Ask yourself: how can I solve some of the friction in clinical research with AI." π£οΈ Dr. Thomas Maddox discussing how artificial intelligence is transforming clinical research and health care delivery at CTR. Latest tools and resources on #AI π https://bit.ly/4i7bpen #TheFaceofCardiology
How do you build and maintain confidence when you're the most junior in your research groupβ "I remind myself that I'm in this position because of my experience and I have this opportunity to share my knowledge and advance the field." π£οΈ Dr. Valentina Kutyifa at CTR. #TheFaceofCardiology #cardiology
Starting Soon: We're kicking off Day 1οΈβ£ of the ACC CTR Program! Follow along as participants and faculty come together to advance clinical research through learning, collaboration and broad perspectives. π https://bit.ly/4o2br8p #TheFaceofCardiology #cardiology
Discover the evidence, innovations & insights shaping CV medicine. Join leading experts at #FusterCVS for 3οΈβ£ days of high-impact science exploring #cvPrev, coronary disease, #cvEP, #AI & more. π Dec. 11-13 | NYC View the agenda & register now β‘οΈ bit.ly/4h5ELex #CardioSky #ACCEd
Clear information can help patients better understand POTS and prepare for conversations with their care team. Use and share this patient-friendly resource during Dysautonomia Awareness Month. More here: https://bit.ly/3W8s6i9 #POTS #CardioSmart #CardioSky
π₯ The ACC is now accepting submissions of LBCTs. Submit your research for a chance to be featured on cardiology's main stage & help shape the future of CV medicine by sharing your research with the global CV community at #ACC27-#WCCardio. π Learn more: https://bit.ly/3JNubKG #CardioSky
During #BreastCancerAwareness Month, share #CardioSmartβs Cancer Treatment and Your Heart infographic to help patients recognize potential cardiovascular risks and learn how to protect their heart health before, during and after treatment. π https://bit.ly/4B7ZZ2E #CardioSky
The Thad & Gerry Waites Rural CV Research Fellowship offers a unique opportunity to learn directly from rural communities. Hear why those connections matter from inaugural recipient Dr. Perez-Kersey and apply today! β° Apply by Oct. 22 π https://bit.ly/3Uprfpv #ACCHealthEquity
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Myocarditis cases worldwide rose 54% from 1990 to 2023, to 1.04 million a year. Yet age-standardized incidence stayed flat and death rates fell 60%. The rise likely reflects population growth and aging. GBD 2023, in #JACC: https://bit.ly/4z7kLOR
π§Ύ Evidence from clinical trials & real-world π shows that vaccination can help reduce CV risks. Explore the latest clinician & patient resources to support conversations about immunization & help your patients stay up to date w/ recommended vaccines. π https://bit.ly/4zaoOJD #cvPrev #CardioSky
A π ACC Scientific Statement on Exercise Prescriptions For CV Health in Adults provides practical, evidence-based guidance to help clinicians confidently prescribe exercise across a wide range of CV conditions. Read the full Scientific Statement β‘οΈ https://bit.ly/4hxfedX #JACC #CardioSky
What can research teach us about CV risk in Hispanic & Latino populations? As #HispanicHeritageMonth / #LatinxHeritageMonth wraps, explore a #JACC study examining the association of Lp(a) w/ #CVD & all-cause mortality in the community β‘οΈ https://bit.ly/4rPrlXd #ACCHealthEquity
ICYMI: π 2026 ACC ECDP focuses on βOptimizing Blood Pressure Care in Patients With Resistant Hypertensionβ and addresses implementation gaps not covered in the 2025 AHA/ACC/Multisociety High Blood Pressure Guideline. Read the full document β‘οΈ https://bit.ly/3VT39ap #JACC #CardioSky
Meet the ACC Leadership Accelerator Class of 2027! π These emerging leaders are building skills, expanding their networks and preparing to shape the future of #cardiovascular care. Learn more β‘οΈ https://bit.ly/4l9z2TM #ACCLeadership #ACCEarlyCareer
#ACCLegConf 2026 is almost wrapped! βοΈ Today, attendees explored key #healthpolicy issues, sharpened their advocacy skills and prepared for meetings with lawmakers. βοΈ Tomorrow, they take those conversations to Capitol Hill. ποΈ #ACCAdvocacy π https://bit.ly/3KCs8t1
Ready for your research to make an impact? Submit your abstract or case for #ACC27-#WCCardio and connect your work with leading experts and peers from around the world in Houston. π’ Deadline Extended: Submissions close Thursday, Oct. 8, at 1 p.m. ET. β‘οΈ https://bit.ly/4pH6yn6 #CardioSky
Recognition of POTS is rising, but gaps in diagnosis, management and access to specialized care remain. During Dysautonomia Awareness Month, explore new survey findings and expert insights in Cardiology magazine: https://bit.ly/4hE0Y1F #POTS #CardiologyMag
Advocacy plays a critical role in protecting patient access β advancing CV care. #ACCPresident @Drroxmehran welcomes #ACCAdvocacy champions #HeartPAC Chair @pascha_schafer, HAC Chair Dr. Jeffrey Marshall and Nick Morse to discuss getting involved π½οΈ https://bit.ly/4j5Agla
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π ACC ECDP offers practical guidance for managing resistant #hypertension, from accurate BP measurement and diagnosis to treatment strategies, care teams, digital tools, and addressing barriers to care. Get the details in #JACC: https://bit.ly/4yrBf3Z #BloodPressure #CardioSky
Cohort III of the Sandra J. Lewis Mid-Career Women's Leadership Institute gathered ahead of #ACCLegConf 2026, continuing their leadership development journey. π https://bit.ly/3VjT7PB #WomenInCardiology
βAs we reflect on #WorldHeartDay & its call to βDon't Miss A Beat,β we are reminded that meaningful progress in CV care happens when we move forward together. - #ACCPresident Roxana Mehran, MD, FACC Learn how to get involved in ACCβs global programs & initiatives: https://bit.ly/3VIsOT9 #CardioSky
Don't miss your chance to attend #FusterCVS, taking place Dec. 11-13 in NYC. π½ This premier educational experience brings together π experts to review the year's most impactful CV science and explores emerging trends shaping the future of care. βͺοΈ https://bit.ly/4bXu4Y4 #CardioSky
The Hispanic/Latino community in the U.S. faces a high burden of #diabetes & #CVD. How can we improve outcomes? βοΈ Ensure access π’ Promote prevention π Expand culturally responsive CV care π https://bit.ly/3VEBKJd #HispanicHeritageMonth #LatinxHeritageMonth #ACCHealthEquity
π₯ "Bring us your science." - #ACCPresident Dr. Roxana Mehran Dr. Mehran invites you to submit abstracts across 60 topics, complex clinical cases & CV Team abstracts & cases for a chance to present at #ACC27-#WCCardio. β° Submit by Oct. 6 at 1 p.m. ET. β‘οΈ https://bit.ly/4pH6yn6 #CardioSky
π ACC Scientific Statement in #JACC: A healthy dietary pattern matters more than any single nutrient or food for heart health. π« π Read more: https://bit.ly/4z5td0k #cvPrev #ACCPrev #CardioSky @jaccjournals.bsky.social
π« This #WorldHeartDay, join the ACC Foundation & help us invest in programs that are expanding access to care. You can help us invest in the people & ideas making a difference. Donate today: https://bit.ly/4rBCWJg #ACCGivesBack #CardioSky
This #WorldHeartDay, remember: prevention doesn't stop after a cardiovascular event. π« π #NCDAcademy course on Secondary Prevention in CV Disease helps clinicians reduce recurrent events & improve long-term outcomes through evidence-based care. π https://bit.ly/3Vsz0P1 #CardioSky #cvPrev #ACCPrev
Encourage patients to visit #CardioSmartβs #cvPAD Resource Hub for information on symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and the importance of exercise and risk factor management during this September, #PADAwarenessMonth. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4yTk2jt #CardioSky
In a #JACCAdvances viewpoint, Ramzi Ibrahim, MD, reflects on the inaugural Fuster Prevention Forum and highlights its mission to equip clinicians to bring early prevention strategies back to their communities. Read the full viewpoint β‘οΈ https://bit.ly/4jnVsTo #cvPrev #CardioSky
#AFibAwarenessMonth: Explore #CardioSmartβs #AFib Resource Hub for patient-friendly resources on symptoms, treatment options, medications and self-management strategies. Share these resources to help patients make informed care decisions β‘οΈ https://bit.ly/4x4rQNY #CardioSky
#AFibAwarenessMonth: Explore #CardioSmartβs #AFib Resource Hub for patient-friendly resources on symptoms, treatment options, medications and self-management strategies. Share these resources to help patients make informed care decisions β‘οΈ https://bit.ly/4x4rQNY #CardioSky
Getting patients to LDL-C goals remains one of cardiology's biggest challenges. Explore practical strategies for applying the 2026 Dyslipidemia Guideline & closing treatment gaps in high-risk patients. ππ« Now in #CardiologyMag: https://bit.ly/46nXATC #ClinicalGuidelines
Every click takes time away from patient care. Could #AI help change that? Learn how ambient scribes, generative AI and EMR-integrated tools are transforming clinical workflows: https://bit.ly/4hu1JdV #CardiologyMag #CardioSky
β° Applications close Sept. 30! The Wael Al Mahmeed Global Leadership Institute offers a fully funded leadership experience for early- and mid-career CV professionals looking to grow their impact and connect with peers from around the world. π Apply now π https://bit.ly/3T5b7wl #ACCIntl
Encourage patients to explore #CardioSmartβs FH Resource Hub featuring handouts & infographics that can support conversations on the importance of family history, early diagnosis & timely treatment. π https://bit.ly/4iSk5Hx #KnowFH #FHAwarenessDay #CardioSky
#NCDAcademy recently launched a π course π to provide a practical, evidence-based approach to the secondary prevention of #CVD, with a focus on reducing recurrent events, hospitalizations and premature mortality. Learn more β‘οΈ https://bit.ly/4yaMUnC #CardioSky
𧬠Today is #FHAwarenessDay! FH is a genetic condition that affects millions of people. π Early detection is especially important because when left untreated individuals have a 20-fold increase in early #cvCAD. Learn more with #ACCEdβ―β‘οΈ https://bit.ly/46eZVAe #KnowFH #CardioSky
Access a π myth-busting fact sheet on statins & visit #CardioSmart's High Cholesterol Hub for easy-to-understand patient resources on cholesterol numbers, LDL-C reduction, healthy lifestyle choices & more. π https://bit.ly/4diF0zU #CholesterolEducationMonth #CardioSky #Cholesterol
This Fellowship supports #ACCFIT β #ACCEarlyCareer working to improve #hearthealth in rural & underserved communities through research, innovation & local engagement. Does this sound like you? π Up to $70,000 in funding π Apply by Oct. 22 π https://bit.ly/3Uprfpv #ACCHealthEquity #CardioSky
π Your mission starts now: Submit your science for #ACC27-#WCCardio! Be part of the π stage where groundbreaking discoveries, real-world cases & innovative ideas come together to advance CV care. Submissions are due Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 1 p.m. ET. β‘οΈ https://bit.ly/4iMRZxh
Have you explored all the open ACC Committee positions yet? Share your expertise, expand your professional network and help shape key ACC initiatives by committee service. Step into your next #ACCLeadership role today β‘οΈ https://bit.ly/3HrKw6B Apps close Oct. 9β