News and Events
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... Read More
Women’s Heart Health Expansion Act
ABC's support for this bipartisan legislation was highlighted in the official press release, which included remarks from ABC Immediate Past President Dr. Anthony Fletcher on the importance of expanding awareness, research, and prevention efforts to improve women's cardiovascular health. Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
Thank You for Celebrating 50 Years With Us!
Thank you for helping make ABC’s Golden Celebration Weekend a meaningful milestone. Your support allowed us to honor our founder and founding members, elevate critical conversations on maternal health equity and public policy, and engage our next generation of leaders with didactic and immersive experiences. We’re grateful to have you with us as we begin the next... 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