Join ABC at the NMA Annual Convention

The NMA Annual Convention will be in NYC this year! Will you be there? Don’t miss the NMA ABC Joint Sessions on Monday, August 5.

Join us for an insightful day of cardiology-focused symposiums on Monday, August 5, at the Sheraton New York Times Square in the Metropolitan West, Small, room. In the morning, attend the Dr. Richard Allen Williams Cardiology I Subspecialty Section Symposium, where experts will explore racial/ethnic disparities and social determinants in atrial fibrillation, as well as new guidelines for heart failure management and novel decongestion strategies. Midday, the American College of Physicians (ACP) Annual Presidential Address and Q&A will be featured, offering valuable insights and updates. In the afternoon, the Dr. Elijah B. Saunders Memorial Cardiology II Subspecialty Section Symposium will empower primary care providers with strategies for early recognition, referral, and collaboration in cardiovascular care. Don’t miss these vital discussions sponsored by SC Pharmaceuticals, Johnson & Johnson, and the CDC. Register for the convention to attend.

The Dr. Richard Allen Williams Cardiology I Subspeciality Section Symposium: Bridging the Gap in Atrial Fibrillation and Heart Failure Management.

Monday, August 5, 9:00 am – 11:00 am ET in the Internal Medicine Section Meeting Room, Sheraton, Metropolitan West, Small.

This session will discuss the effect of racial/ethnic disparities and social determinants on atrial fibrillation epidemiology as well as screening and treatment options for cardiac amyloidosis. The session will also summarize new guideline recommendations for the management of heart failure and novel decongestion strategies. This program is sponsored in part by SC Pharmaceuticals Johnson & Johnson and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The Dr. Elijah B. Saunders Memorial Cardiology II Subspecialty Section Symposium Empowering Primary Care Providers in Cardiovascular Health: Addressing Key Conditions.

Monday, August 5, 2024, 1:45 – 3:45 pm ET, Internal Medicine Section Meeting Room, Sheraton, Metropolitan West, Small.

This session will discuss early recognition and referral criteria for primary care providers as well as highlight the importance of timely intervention and collaboration with cardiology specialists. Presenters will discuss genetic screening, family history assessment, and offer practical strategies for primary care providers to enhance cardiovascular care. The session includes several case studies on elevated Lipoprotein(a) levels in ASCVD, peripheral vascular disease, and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.