FITs on the GO Coverage from ACC.14
For extensive FIT-focused coverage of ACC.14, visit YouTube.com/FITsontheGO. The FITs on the GO video blog provides an FIT perspective of the meeting, featuring interviews with top experts and cardiovascular leaders on news and events taking place at ACC.14. Highlights from … Continue reading →The post FITs on the GO Coverage from ACC.14 appeared first on ACC in Touch Blog. (Source: ACC in Touch Blog)
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CardioSmart.org Re-launch—One Year Later
This post was authored by JoAnne M. Foody, MD, FACC, CardioSmart editor-in-chief Last year at this time, the ACC re-launched the College’s patient website, CardioSmart.org. One year later, the revamped site has reached a key milestone: 1,000,000 page views. Engagement … Continue reading →The post CardioSmart.org Re-launch—One Year Later appeared first on ACC in Touch Blog. (Source: ACC in Touch Blog)
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Celebrating Great Strides in Congenital Heart Disease
This post was authored by Kathy Jenkins, MD, MPH, chair of the ACPC Council and Section The 2014 Dan G. McNamara Lecture takes place to today with Robert G. Williams, MD, presenting “Congenital Landmarks: The Evolution of the Field.” As … Continue reading →The post Celebrating Great Strides in Congenital Heart Disease appeared first on ACC in Touch Blog. (Source: ACC in Touch Blog)
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ACC.14 Comes to Life in Washington, DC
This blog post was authored by Shalom Jacobovitz, chief executive officer of the ACC While this is the first meeting that I have attended as ACC’s chief executive officer, this is the 19th time I have attended an ACC annual … Continue reading →The post ACC.14 Comes to Life in Washington, DC appeared first on ACC in Touch Blog. (Source: ACC in Touch Blog)
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Hot Topics from ACC.14 – Day 1
See ACC video coverage of the hottest topics from opening day of ACC.14: See more videos, including a wrap-up of day one, coverage of other Late Breaking Clinical Trials, and more at youtube.com/ACCinTouch. For full ACC.14 news coverage, visit CardioSource.org.The post Hot Topics from ACC.14 – Day 1 appeared first on ACC in Touch Blog. (Source: ACC in Touch Blog)
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FITs on the GO Blog
For fantastic video coverage from the first day of ACC.14, check out the FITs on the GO video blog at youtube.com/fitsonthego. You’ll find coverage of fellow-focused events and exclusive interviews with cardiovascular leaders. Highlights from the first day include:  The post FITs on the GO Blog appeared first on ACC in Touch Blog. (Source: ACC in Touch Blog)
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Reflections on ACC.14 from the New CEO at ABIM
This post was authored by  Richard J. Baron, MD, president and CEO of the American Board of Internal Medicine It was a great privilege for me to attend some of ACC 2014. I was able to meet with ACC leadership, … Continue reading →The post Reflections on ACC.14 from the New CEO at ABIM appeared first on ACC in Touch Blog. (Source: ACC in Touch Blog)
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FITs on the GO Talk with Dana Carvey
FITs on the GO caught up with CardioSmart Patient Advocate Award winner Dana Carvey to talk about his efforts as an advocate for patients with cardiovascular disease. Carvey received the award during this morning’s Opening Showcase Session.The post FITs on the GO Talk with Dana Carvey appeared first on ACC in Touch Blog. (Source: ACC in Touch Blog)
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ACC.14 – A Meeting Honoring Giants of the Past, Present and Future
Welcome to ACC.14! This year marks the 65th Anniversary of the American College of Cardiology and it’s fitting that we are holding our first-ever Annual Scientific Session in the nation’s capital during this important milestone year. Bernard of Chartres said … Continue reading →The post ACC.14 – A Meeting Honoring Giants of the Past, Present and Future appeared first on ACC in Touch Blog. (Source: ACC in Touch Blog)
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Don’t Miss ACC.14 Featured Lectures
Some outstanding featured lectures will take place over the next few days in Washington, DC as part of ACC.14. These keynote lectures feature revered speakers who have made outstanding contributions to the field of cardiovascular medicine. 2014 Simon Dack Lecture … Continue reading →The post Don’t Miss ACC.14 Featured Lectures appeared first on ACC in Touch Blog. (Source: ACC in Touch Blog)
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Catch a Glimpse of What’s to Come at ACC.14!
ACC.14 kicks off tomorrow in Washington, DC! Check out the preview video, which truly captures the excitement and magnitude of this highly anticipated event:The post Catch a Glimpse of What’s to Come at ACC.14! appeared first on ACC in Touch Blog. (Source: ACC in Touch Blog)
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An Inside Look at ABIM Certification
The ACC’s Board of Governors and Board of Trustees heard from Richard Baron, MD, MACP, president and CEO of the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) as part of a joint Town Hall leading up to ACC.14. With new ABIM … Continue reading →The post An Inside Look at ABIM Certification appeared first on ACC in Touch Blog. (Source: ACC in Touch Blog)
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Choosing Wisely: “Low Hanging Fruit?”
The following post authored by William A. Zoghbi, MD, MACC, Joseph P. Drozda, Jr., MD, FACC, Joseph M. Allen, MA, and William J. Oetgen, MD, MBA, is in response to a recent New England Journal of Medicine perspective piece on … Continue reading →The post Choosing Wisely: “Low Hanging Fruit?” appeared first on ACC in Touch Blog. (Source: ACC in Touch Blog)
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NCDR.14 Off to a Successful Start
This post was authored by John S. Rumsfeld, MD, PhD, chief science officer of the ACC’s NCDR. NCDR.14 kicked off today, bringing together nearly 1,000 registry professionals, physicians, cardiovascular administrators and other quality professionals to Washington, DC two days prior … Continue reading →The post NCDR.14 Off to a Successful Start appeared first on ACC in Touch Blog. (Source: ACC in Touch Blog)
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The “Buzz” on ACC.14 Late-Breaking Clinical Trials
This post was authored by Dharam J. Kumbhani, MD, SM, MRCP, FACC, and Anthony A. Bavry, MD, MPH, FACC, members of the editorial board for CardioSource. It’s that time of the year again! Spring is in the air, March Madness … Continue reading →The post The “Buzz” on ACC.14 Late-Breaking Clinical Trials appeared first on ACC in Touch Blog. (Source: ACC in Touch Blog)
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