The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) is proud to highlight the contributions of its members to the newly released 2026 ACC/AHA/AACVPR/ABC/ACPM/ADA/AGS/APhA/ASPC/NLA/PCNA Guideline on the Management of Dyslipidemia: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines — a major update that will shape cardiovascular prevention and lipid management across the United States.
ABC’s representation in the guideline development process reflects the depth of the organization’s leadership in advancing evidence-based cardiovascular care:
- Ijeoma Isiadinso, MD, MPH — Official ABC Representative, Writing Committee Member
- Keith C. Ferdinand, MD — Official ABC Content Reviewer
- LaPrincess C. Brewer, MD, MPH — ABC Member Co-Author, Writing Committee Member
- Heather M. Johnson, MD, MS — ABC Member Co-Author, Writing Committee Member
Why This Matters
This milestone represents more than a clinical update — it underscores ABC’s commitment to ensuring that evidence-based care includes all communities, particularly those historically underserved. The updated recommendations emphasize prevention, risk-based care, and patient-centered approaches to lipid management. Universal implementation of evidence-based guidelines is a key strategy for reducing disparities in cardiovascular outcomes.
“The ABC is dedicated to reducing long-standing, intolerable inequities in health and risk factor control. Prevention using evidence-based medicine remains one of the most powerful tools to achieve health equity.” — Keith C. Ferdinand, MD
Advancing the Mission
ABC will integrate these guidelines into its educational initiatives, including efforts aligned with the Cardiology Deserts campaign, to support communities and clinicians in delivering high-quality, equitable cardiovascular care. Targeted resources will also be developed to help translate these recommendations into real-world practice, particularly in communities facing gaps in access and care.
