The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) has announced the start of a 90-day Public Comment Period seeking input on the new, independent Board of Cardiovascular Medicine proposed by the ACC, American Heart Association, Heart Failure Society of America, Heart Rhythm Society and The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions. The comment period is a critical part of the ABMS application review and an important opportunity for the cardiovascular community, hospitals and health systems, patients and other stakeholders to show their support for the new Board and engage in the decision-making process. All comments must be submitted electronically by July 24. Learn more.

If Gwen Goldfarb, our chapter executive, or I can be of assistance to you, please let us know.

What: Indiana-ACC Poster Competition on Saturday, August 3, during the Indiana-ACC Annual Meeting at the French Lick Springs Hotel

Requirements: Submit your abstract, a pdf of your poster, and an optional link to an MP4 voice-over PowerPoint presentation of your submission. Only ONE abstract may be submitted per person.

> All current Indiana fellows in a cardiology training program are invited to participate.

Eligible submission: Clinical Research or a Case Report.

> All current Indiana-ACC CV Team Members (Advanced Practice Nurses, PAs, Clinical Pharmacists, Registered Nurses, CV Technologists, Cardiac Rehabilitation Professionals, Genetic Counselors) are invited to participate.

Eligible submission: Clinical Research or a Case Report.

> All current Indiana medical residents in a training program are invited to participate.

Eligible submission: Case Report only.

Meeting Registration: Required. Register for the meeting here.

Learn more, and submit your abstract today!

Special thanks to our Indiana-ACC Jeopardy team who competed at the annual FIT Jeopardy: Battle of the Chapters competition during ACC.24 in Atlanta. Thank you to Pedro Giro, MD, Natalia Reborido, MD, and Marina Naz Sharif, MD. FIT Jeopardy is a friendly competition allowing teams of Fellows in Training from state and international chapters to test their clinical knowledge and compete for the title of FIT Jeopardy Champion. The competition promotes a healthy rivalry between ACC Chapters, fosters FIT engagement, and provides educational value to both the contestants and the audience.

We extend our gratitude to Courtland Blount, MD and Alexander Slaten, DO, for serving as the fellow in training representatives to the Indiana-ACC Council.

The Indiana-ACC is delighted to bring you a series of brief, accessible & impactful videos to provide you with knowledge beyond traditional clinical content. Take a look at the videos below, and let us know what you think.

Host: Amit Patel, MD, FACC

Guests: Rohan Dharmakumar, PhD & Andreas Kumar, MD, MSc

Panelists: Ankur Kalra, MD, FACP, FACC, FSCAI & Edward Fry, MD, MACC

Host: Amit Patel, MD, FACC

Panelists: Ryan Daly, MD, FACC and Mary Norine Walsh, MD, FACC

The newest clinical guideline, released by the ACC and the American Heart Association (AHA), provides the latest evidence-based recommendations for effectively managing individuals diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM).Updated recommendations in the guideline reflect recent evidence about HCM treatment and management including new forms of pharmacologic management like cardiac myosin inhibitors; participation in vigorous recreational activities and competitive sports; and risk stratification for sudden cardiac death.

Read more and find guideline-related resources on the JACC.org Guideline Hub.

Mark your calendars – ACC’s Legislative Conference is taking place Sept. 29 – Oct. 1 in Washington, DC! This signature ACC Advocacy event provides members with opportunities to learn about health policy issues affecting patients and the profession from ACC staff, member leaders and other health policy experts. On the last day of the conference, members will meet with congressional offices to help lawmakers understand the impact their legislative decisions have on the future of cardiovascular care. Fellows in training and early career professionals will have the opportunity to apply for travel awards to attend. Registration will be available in the coming weeks. For any questions about Legislative Conference, please do not hesitate to reach out to advocacyleg@acc.org.

In the meantime, check out the ACC Advocate Checklist to stay engaged with advocacy year-round. There are so many ways to get involved in advocacy to help transform cardiovascular care and the ACC Advocate checklist makes it easy to get started. From engaging with your peers to participating in the political process through meetings with lawmakers, this checklist covers all key components that go into a successful advocacy strategy. Checklist activities will be tracked through a form that will be sent out monthly to individuals who sign up to participate. ACC Advocates who complete the checklist will be recognized for their accomplishment at Legislative Conference and in various ACC publications!

If you are interested in participating or have any questions about the checklist, please reach out to Ryan Moore (rmoore@acc.org).

The ACC has officially launched the new CV ASC Registry Suite – the first unified registry for cardiac procedures performed in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) and office-based labs. With the expansion of ASCs performing select cardiac procedures on eligible patients throughout the U.S., the newest NCDR registry is the first of its kind to easily fit into the patient care workflow and provide these centers with data-driven insights for measuring care delivery and outcomes. The CV ASC Registry Suite leverages the existing NCDR CathPCI Registry and EP Device Implant Registry platforms and metrics to offer big-picture reviews, at-a-glance assessments, and patient-level drill-downs on procedures such as diagnostic cardiac catheterization, PCI, and defibrillator and pacemaker implants. Learn more.

With more than 6 million Americans with heart failure, patient education is key in managing and living with this condition. To help patients better understand and manage heart failure, ACC’s CardioSmart team has developed a package of tools and resources including a new Action Plan for Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). The package also includes infographics, decision aids, and updated tools teaching patients how to make the most of their follow-up visits, use checklists, daily trackers, and more. Download the tools for free.

CardioSmart is the ACC’s dedicated home for patient tools and resources, including infographics, shared decision-making aids, and more. Find information on specific clinical conditions, health lifestyle choices and more at CardioSmart.org.