News and Events
ABC Announces New Board Officers and Directors for 2026–2028 Term
The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) is pleased to announce the approval of its new slate of Officers-Elect and Directors-Elect for the 2026–2028 term. The slate was approved by the ABC Board of Directors and reflects the depth of leadership, expertise, and commitment that will help guide the Association through its next chapter. These incoming leaders will [...]
ABC Joins Bipartisan Lawmakers to Relaunch Congressional PAD Caucus
The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) joined bipartisan members of Congress, leading medical societies, and patient advocates in Washington for the relaunch of the Congressional Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Caucus, a critical step forward in addressing one of the nation’s most underdiagnosed and undertreated cardiovascular conditions. Hosted by Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL), the event [...]
ABC American Heart Month 2026 Advancing Heart Health Where It’s Needed Most
February is American Heart Month—and the Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) is meeting communities where they are to confront cardiovascular disease, expand access to care, and advance health equity. Throughout February, ABC is engaging clinicians, community leaders, faith-based partners, and patients through educational forums, screenings, and community-centered events focused on prevention, awareness, and action—particularly in regions facing cardiology [...]
ABC Convenes Leaders to Advance Cardiovascular Policy and Innovation
The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) hosted its 2025 Policy Pulse Summit in Washington, D.C., gathering policymakers, clinicians, and health equity leaders to focus on prevention, access to cardiovascular care, and policy-driven solutions to persistent health gaps. Association of Black Cardiologists 2025 Policy Pulse Summit Bridging Gaps in Cardiovascular Care Through Policy and Innovation Event Summary October 10, [...]
New On-Demand CME Courses Now Available: Advancing Care in Heart Failure, Diabetes, and Hypertension
The ABC is pleased to announce the availability of a new series of on-demand CME/CE courses designed to support clinicians in addressing complex, high-impact cardiovascular conditions. Developed in collaboration with an educational partner and supported through dedicated grant funding, these courses focus on closing treatment gaps and strengthening clinical approaches to conditions that disproportionately affect Black and [...]
Cytokinetics Announces FDA Approval of MYQORZO™ (aficamten) for the Treatment of Adults with Symptomatic Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Cytokinetics, Incorporated (Nasdaq: CYTK) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved MYQORZO™ (aficamten), 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg tablets for the treatment of adults with symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (oHCM) to improve functional capacity and symptoms. MYQORZO is an allosteric and reversible inhibitor of cardiac myosin motor activity. In patients [...]
Upcoming Events
Spirit of the Heart Community Health & Wellness Fair
February 21 - February 22Spirit of the Heart (SOH) Community Health Fair – Macon, GA
February 21 @ 8:30 am - 1:00 pmAnnual Cardiologists-In-Training Educational Program and Dr. Jay Brown Best Abstract Competition
March 27 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pmABC General Membership Dinner Meeting
March 28 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pmABC Dinner Meeting
March 29 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm