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A Blueprint for Better Health Outcomes
Through a coalition sign-on letter, ABC supported policy recommendations aimed at reducing health disparities, improving healthcare access, strengthening clinical research participation, and advancing patient-centered innovation.
Illinois PAD Screening Legislation
ABC applauded the passage of Illinois legislation requiring insurance coverage for peripheral artery disease screening, a significant step toward improving early detection and reducing preventable amputations.
Many Young Adults Have High Long-term Risk for Cardiovascular Disease, Study Finds
A recent Northwestern Medicine study published in JAMA has found that one in seven U.S. adults between the ages of 30 and 59 years have a high 30-year risk for cardiovascular disease. The findings emphasize the importance of calculating both short-term and long-term risk for cardiovascular disease in young adults in primary care settings. Read More
Get a Pulse on ‘PAD’ Campaign Named SABRE Award Finalist
The Get a Pulse on PAD campaign — spearheaded by the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) and supported by BRG Communications — has been named a finalist in the Association category of the 2025 SABRE Awards North America. This national awareness initiative, developed by the PAD Pulse Alliance — which includes the Association of Black Cardiologists,... Read More
Cardiology Conversations That Matter: 4 Insightful Interviews You Don’t Want to Miss
What's driving excess cardiovascular mortality in Black Americans? How is financial toxicity impacting care? What's next in amyloid cardiomyopathy treatment and preventive cardiology? In a compelling interview series hosted by NACE Chief Medical Officer Gregg Sherman, M.D., ABC members Drs. Modele Ogunniyi, Selma Mohammed and Eldrin Lewis along with Pam Taub share clinical insights, emerging therapies and strategies... Read More
Escape: Emory Symposium on Coronary Atherosclerosis Prevention & Education
ESCAPE features nationally and internationally renowned speakers discussing ACC/AHA guidelines on hypertension, blood cholesterol, women's heart disease, electrophysiology, peripheral artery disease, interventional cardiology and congestive heart failure. At ESCAPE, attendees will hear nationally renowned speakers discuss ACC/AHA guidelines on hypertension, blood cholesterol, women’s heart disease, electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, and congestive heart failure. Save The Date June 27... Read More
Upcoming Events
2026-2027 ABC International Dr. Jay Brown Best Abstract Competition
October 24 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pmDon’t Pass on Your Heart Health
October 26 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmRecognizing the Signs, Accelerating Diagnosis, and Improving Patient Care
October 28 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pmABC–AHA Joint Symposium: Advancing Quality Care and Equity Through Digital Health, AI and Precision Medicine
November 7 @ 1:30 pm - 2:45 pmABC Membership Update Meeting & Dinner at AHA26
November 7 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm2026 Dr. Walter M. Booker, Sr. Memorial Symposium
November 7 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pmSpirit of the Heart Awards Program and Fundraiser | Chicago
October 8, 2027