Georgia Chapter ACC

Perfect day to register for EC3! March 13th is right around the corner

Early bird registration now open for EC3! Physicians, EMS, RTs, CVTs, students and all are welcome. Join us as we focus on ways to 💥improve survival💥 for our patients across GA by addressing cardiogenic shock and CICU collaboration! accga.wildapricot.org/event-6419490

Don’t miss EC3 this year! Registration is now open. accga.wildapricot.org/event-6419490

The ACC is accepting proposals for up to $100K to fund the development, implementation, & evaluation of innovative #cvQI initiatives from U.S.-based health care organizations. Learn more & submit by Thursday, April 16. ➡️ bit.ly/4qWajWl #ACCAccreditation

35% of patients referred to a pericardial center are misdiagnosed with pericarditis. Inflammatory markers and LGE on CMR can refine Dx. #COVID19 is linked to higher misdiagnosis rates. jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.… #JACCAdvances

This randomized controlled trial, published in #JACC, provides evidence that 6-month smartwatch-based AF screening enhances the detection rate of new onset AF compared with standard care in patients at elevated #stroke risk. jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.… #AFib #DigitalHealth

#Hypertension: Nearly 1 in 2 U.S. adults meets current criteria, yet treatment and control rates have shown little improvement in over a decade. 📄: jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.… #JACC #JACCStats #HealthDisparities

Explore the 🔝 Clinical Content of 2025: bit.ly/3YdIUCm ✅ Expert Analyses: ⭐ The Extravascular #epICD: A Promising Novel Device ⭐ ULTIMATE-DAPT ➕ More! ✅ Patient Case Quizzes: ⭐ Tachycardia in Pregnancy ⭐ Management of #HFpEF ➕ More! #CardioX

Wishing everyone a very happy Holiday season from the GA ACC Chapter ❄️❄️❄️

📢 Abstract Submissions Open for #ACCQuality26! All members of the cardiovascular and quality team are invited to share their work advancing #cvQI on a national stage. Learn more and submit your abstract today ➡️ bit.ly/3XSIeSK #CardioX

Stunning two-chamber view highlighting the lateral LV segment—another Amara Yad visual that blends clarity with clinical relevance. jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.… #JACC #MedEd #CardioEd @shivkumarmd

Don’t miss the Top 🔟 News Articles of 2025, featuring major trial results, global #CVD insights, and practice-changing updates: bit.ly/3YdIUCm 🔥 #JACC Global Burden of CVD 🔥 DAPA-HF and DELIVER 🔥 FLUNITY-HD 🔥 RIVAWAR 🔥 FRESH-UP ➕ More! #CardioX

👀 Top 🔟 New Guidelines & Clinical Policy Articles of 2025: bit.ly/3YdIUCm 1️⃣ ACC/AHA High BP Guideline 2️⃣ ACC/AHA #cvACS Guideline 3️⃣ ACC/AHA #ACHD Guideline 4️⃣ Concise Clinical Guidance on Cardiogenic Shock 5️⃣ Concise Clinical Guidance on Pericarditis ➕ More!

The 2025 ACC/AHA Sports Participation Guidelines for Athletes w/ CV Abnormalities provides insights & clinical guidance in the field of #SportsCardio. Read the notable updates from the perspective of clinicians who care for athletes. ➡️ bit.ly/4pKgwnr #ACCSportsCardio

The ACC is seeking applications for the position of Co-Editor-in-Chief for #CathSAP, one of the largest SAPs within ACC's portfolio. Interested individuals are encouraged to review the job description and apply by Noon ET, Monday, Dec. 22. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4iS4Ooo

New ACC Scientific Statement on the mgmt of PAD in adults w/ #diabetes adds context to the 2024 ACC/AHA Lower Extremity PAD Guideline & "emphasizes a modern, evidence-based approach to care" starting w/ screening & advancing through treatment. jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.… #JACC #cvPAD

Check out these awesome heart failure patient infographics created by the ACC! ⭐️Ranging from facts and evidence of GDMT for patients to benefits of ICD and even resources for caregivers in an easy to understand way

Georgia Heart Institute recently earned a Gold Plus Achievement award in the Target: BP initiative created by the American Heart Association and American Medical Association. Target: BP encourages healthcare organizations to commit to improving their patients' blood pressure control rates using the latest clinical evidence. Congratulations to our staff at on their hard work to tackle high blood pressure!