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Legislative Conference Oct 2023

Legislative Conference Oct 2023

Engage, Advocate, and Influence: Don’t Miss the American College of Cardiology’s 2023 Legislative Conference!

October 15-17, 2023 | Washington, D.C.

The American College of Cardiology’s (ACC) 2023 Legislative Conference will take place October 15-17 at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill! Registration is now open for comped attendees. Don’t miss this annual opportunity to learn more about the major issues impacting the practice of cardiology and meet with your members of Congress on Tuesday, October 17.

This year’s conference occurs during an important time as Congress is considering policies that would stabilize the Medicare payment system, address health care workforce shortages, decrease health care delivery inequities across the nation and more. National attention on these issues, among others, further underscores the importance of continuing ACC’s advocacy work on behalf of clinicians, patients and the entire medical community.

The conference will commence on Sunday, October 15, with an exclusive HeartPAC donor event, featuring political experts who will provide insight into the dynamics of this Congress and how that will impact next year’s elections. This event has a separate registration process – please contact Ryan Moore (rmoore@acc.org) to register or for more information.

On Monday, October 16, there will be educational sessions featuring leaders in cardiology and top advocates briefing attendees on the hot-button issues that impact cardiovascular professionals across the country.

On Tuesday, October 17, conference participants will join pre-arranged meetings with members of Congress and their staff to discuss ways to improve cardiovascular care and health policy.

This is your chance to ensure the voice of cardiology is heard on Capitol Hill. Detailed information on how to register is below.

Conference Registration:

Click here to complete the online registration form. 

Together, we can help shape health policy and show Congress how ACC is leading the transformation of patient care. We hope to see you in October!

Sincerely,
The ACC Advocacy Team
American College of Cardiology

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Scientific Meeting 2023

Scientific Meeting 2023

Transformative Life Saving Therapies: Health, Economics and Clinical Practice

ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES ON THURSDAY APRIL 20 AT 5:00PM
(On-site Registration – registration fee add $50)

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Physicians Scientific Meeting 2023

Physicians Scientific Meeting 2023

Transformative Life Saving Therapies: Health, Economics and Clinical Practice

ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES ON THURSDAY APRIL 20 AT 5:00PM
(On-site Registration – registration fee add $50)

7:45am Welcoming Remarks Héctor J. Martínez González, MD FACC
President & Governor ACC PR Chapter
Karen Rodríguez Maldonado, MD FACC
President Scientific Program Committee
8:00am SESSION 1: Heart Failure and Clinical EP
Moderators: Héctor Banch, MD & Gisela Puig, MD

The impact of normal sinus rhythm in atrial fibrillation management: new insights from CABANA, EAST AF-net
Jared Bunch, MD

Antiarrhythmic therapy Do’s and Don’ts
Hilton Franqui, MD

An Update on Cardiogenic Shock 2023
B. Hadley Wilson, MS

Novel stratification for reducing heart failure admissions: risk stratification in ED
John Spertus, MD

Q & A
9:30am SESSION 2: FIT’S Case Presentations I
Moderators: Erica Otero, MD, Richard Silva, MD & Brian González, MD

Heart Failure with reduced ejection fraction, a rare initial presentation of patient with undiagnosed AL amyloidosis
Pablo Cantero Schaffer, MD

Apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in a transplanted heart
Víctor Molina López, MD

Evolving indications for TAVR: a case of mixed aortic valve disease successfully managed with TAVR
Andrea San Antonio, MD

Q & A
10:10am Break & Exhibit Viewing
10:40pm SESSION 3 – Coronary Artery Disease I: Strategic management
Moderators: Sharlene Medina, MD & Carla Rosario, MD

Bifurcation and left main PCI – optimizing outcomes
Sunil Rao, MD

Revascularization for Left Main CAD: Is PCI an Option in 2023?
David Cohen, MD

When and how to do PCI for high SYNTAX Score
Sunil Rao, MD

Atypical chest pain, could be INOCA?
Colleen Harrington, MD

Q & A
12:00pm Satellite Symposium followed by Lunch
1:30pm FELLOWS IN TRAINING JEOPARDY: QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
2:00pm SESSION 4: Special topics I: Cardiac amyloidosis
Moderators: William Borges, MD & Juan Nieves, MD

AL and TTR amyloidosis: a similar appearance with very different outcomes and treatment
Rodney Falk, MD

Unraveling the puzzle: the importance of precision in determining the type of cardiac amyloidosis
Rodney Falk, MD

Cardiac MRI for evaluation of non-ischemic cardiomyopathies: Current and upcoming techniques
José Maldonado, MD

Cardiac Amyloidosis: AL versus TTR potpourri of cases
Rodney Falk, MD

Q & A
3:30pm Break & Exhibit Viewing
4:00pm SESSION 5: Special topics II: Cardiovascular diseases in women
Moderators: Melissa Ruiz, MD & Maria Ramos, MD

Pregnancy complicated by valvular heart disease
Colleen Harrington, MD

Acute cardiovascular complications in pregnancy
Colleen Harrington, MD

Q & A
5:00pm Closing remarks
5:00pm Welcome Reception at Exhibit Hall
7:45am Welcoming Remarks
Héctor J. Martínez González, MD FACC
President & Governor ACC PR Chapter
Karen Rodríguez Maldonado, MD FACC
President Scientific Program Committee
8:00am SESSION 6 – Investing in quality of life
Moderators: Francisco Merced, MD & Maria Peguero, MD

Hearing the patient’s voice:use QOL outcomes in clinical trials
John Spertus, MD

Leadless pacemakers: what is the evidence, and will they replace traditional systems?
Jared Bunch, MD

Investing in research to improve quality of care
John Spertus, MD

Atrial fibrillation, cognitive dysfunction, and dementia: mechanisms or risks and opportunities for prevention
Jared Bunch, MD

Q & A
9:30am SESSION 7 – FIT’S CASE PRESENTATIONS II
Moderators: Erica Otero, MD, Richard Silva, MD & Brian González, MD

Giant left atrial appendage: A guiding plan
Omar Torres, MD

Cryptogenic Stroke? Not so Cryptogenic after all
Steven Garcia, MD

When You Hear Hoofbeats…Think Drug-Induced Lupus: Cardiac Tamponade as The Presenting Manifestation of Hydralazine-Induced Lupus
Susan McIlvaine, MD

Surviving a VT storm in a patient presenting with refractory shock therapies: Search for the Calm
Porfirio Diaz, MD

Q & A
10:10am Break & Exhibit Viewing
10:40am SESSION 8: Coronary Artery Disease II: Impact in Clinical Practice
Moderators: José Rodríguez Escudero, MD & Jonathan Vázquez, MD

STEMI around the world and the ACC GHATI global heart attack treatment initiative
B. Hadley Wilson, MD

Antiplatelet Therapy for PCI: 25 Years of Progress
David J. Cohen, MD

Stable Coronary Artery Disease: Controversy Regarding Revascularization
Sunil Rao, MD
11:50am Satellite Symposium followed by Lunch
1:20pm SESSION 9 – MASTER LECTURE: DR. JOSE EUGENIO LOPEZ
Moderator: Arturo Medina, MD

The Cardiovascular Future and the New Frontiers
B. Hadley Wilson, MD
1:50pm SESSION 10: Structural Heart Disease I: Strategic management
Moderators: Migdoel Cruz, MD & Ernesto Soltero, MD

TAVR: The Future in a Nutshell — The Next 10 Years
Hemal Gada, MD

Pre-procedural planning with cardiac CT for structural heart disease
José Maldonado, MD

TAVR: The Cusp Overlap Technique and the Transformation of Self-Expanding TAVR
Hemal Gada, MD

Q & A
3:00pm Break & Exhibit Viewing
3:30pm SESSION 11: Structural heart disease II & Economics
Moderators: Eric Avilés, MD & Edwin Pérez, MD

Mitral: Are We Close to Multiple Transcatheter Repair and Replacement Platforms? — Elusion and Illusion
Hemal Gada, MD

Cost effectiveness of percutaneous valve therapy: Insights from major trials
David J. Cohen, MD

Tricuspid: The Forgotten Valve — Promise and Futility in Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Therapies
Hemal Gada, MD

Q & A
4:40pm STATE OF THE CHAPTER
Héctor J. Martínez González, MD FACC – President & Governor ACC PR Chapter

National ACC Update
Hadley Wilson, MD, FACC – President ACC
5:00pm Closing remarks
33rd Anniversary Dinner
ACC PR Chapter Member – Free with one (1) guest
Non Member – $150.00 per person
Non Transferable
Semi Formal Attire
Gentlemen – suit and tie
Ladies – Cocktail dress

Ponce School Medicine

Sponsorship Statement

This activity is sponsored by The Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc. and the American College of Cardiology Puerto Rico Chapter.

Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc., and American College of Cardiology Puerto Rico Chapter. The Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), Provider’s No. 0007249, to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc is accredited by the Puerto Rico Board of Licensing and Medical Disciplines, provider’s No. 016-DC23-JLDM.

Credit Designation

The Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc designate this educational activity for a maximum of 13.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Faculty Disclosure Policy

It is the policy of Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc to ensure independence, balance, objectivity, scientific rigor and integrity in all of its sponsored educational activities.

All persons who are in a position to control the educational content of a sponsored activity are expected to disclose to the participants any relevant financial relationship(s) they have with the commercial supporters and/or providers of commercial services and/or manufacturers of any commercial products discussed during the educational activity. All conflicts of interest have been identified and resolved prior to the release of this activity.

Target Audience

This program is designed for physicians.

The Puerto Rico Chapter of the American College of Cardiology, on its 33rd Meeting, will provide the most updated information regarding the management of basic and complex cardiovascular diseases and practice improvement.  A well-balanced scientific program has been developed, emphasizing appropriateness of care in patients with progressive and cardiovascular diseases and other relevant conditions carrying significant morbidity and mortality in our population.  Also, will highlight the application of current guidelines, existing and new technologies, and breakthroughs in the management and prevention of cardiovascular diseases.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of the program the participant should be able to:

  • Updates in atrial fibrillation management
  • Appropriate use of antiarrhythmic therapies
  • Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Therapies
  • Transcatheter Mitral Valve Therapies
  • Pre-procedural planning with cardiac CT for structural heart disease
  • Updates in TAVR management
  • Improving quality of life of patients with cardiovascular diseases
  • Cardiac emergencies in pregnancy
  • Coronary artery disease in women
  • Management of stable coronary artery disease: Controversy Regarding Revascularization
  • Heart failure: cardiogenic shock management

Review the importance of precision in determining the type of cardiac amyloidosis

FACC Member
Puerto Rico Chapter
In Good Standing

FREE

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Cardiology Fellow In Training
(CARD FIT)
Required Letter from Program Director

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Internal Medicine Resident Required Letter from Program Director

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Medical Student
Required Letter from Program Director
Only 10 spaces available

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Physician
(Non Member Puerto Rico Chapter)

$350.00
*On-Site Registration add $50.00

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Hospital or Practice Administrator
Medical Liaison

$250.00
*On-Site Registration add $50.00

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Guest Faculty

FREE

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Registration are closed

Royal Sonesta San Juan Hotel
5961 Ave. Isla Verde, Carolina, 00979


CONVENTION Room Rate
$299.00 plus taxes per night in single or double occupancy


To make room reservations: 

  1. Contact the hotel at 787-791-6100 and then press 0, and refer to the group name American College of Cardiology. 
  2. Make the reservation through our website by clicking on the Group link– American College of Cardiology
  3. Upon booking a credit card will be required to charge  a Non-refundable deposit of one night with taxes.
  4. Cut-off Date – April 6, 2023. Any reservation requested after April 6, 2023,will be subject to availability and it will be at a higher rate than the one contracted for the Convention.

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CVT Scientific Meeting 2023

CVT Scientific Meeting 2023

Transformative Life Saving Therapies: Health, Economics and Clinical Practice

ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES ON THURSDAY APRIL 20 AT 5:00PM
(On-site Registration – registration fee add $50)

Accreditation valid only for Registered Nurses

7:00am Registration and Breakfast at the Exhibits
7:30am Welcome
7:45am Valvular Heart Disease: types and Presentation
Lissette Soto, RN, CCRN
8:15am Post-Open Heart Patient Management: The team Approach Experience
Amarilys Solis-Soto, FNP
8:45am New Drugs to Reduce LDL-C levels
Cristina M. Garcia-Segarra, PharmD.
9:30am COFFEE BREAK / EXHIBITS
10:00am Dealing with Post -PCI Bleeding in ICU
Sheila Ferrer, MSN
10:45am STEMI Management and Challenges from the field
Dr. José Escabí
11:30am LUNCH / EXHIBITS
1:00pm Care of the older Patients with CAD
Miriam Nieto, DNP
1:45pm Did you say, “Sudden Cardiac Death”?
Edwin Negrón, MSN
2:30pm COFFEE BREAK / EXHIBITS
3:00pm INOCA vs MINOCA
Abigail Matos, DNP
4:00pm Evaluation
Carmen G. Osorio, CNS
4:30pm Meet & Greet the Speakers at Cocktails at Exhibits
7:00am Registration and Breakfast at the Exhibits
7:30am Welcome
7:45am Arrhythmias and Cardiomyopathies
Jose Torres, MSN
8:30am After the Open-Heart procedure: What to Expect? A Nurse Anesthetic Review
Karen Haddock, CRNA
9:30am COFFEE BREAK / EXHIBITS
10:00am Arterial blood gases in Post Open Heart Patients Workshop: Cases and Practice
Pedro M. Ilarraza, RRT
11:30am LUNCH / EXHIBITS
1:00pm Cardio-Oncology as an emergent
Dr. Norma Arroyo Hematology/Oncologist
1:45pm Women and Cardiovascular Diseases
Dr. Hidelisa Borges, Cardiologist
2:30pm COFFEE BREAK / EXHIBITS
3:00pm PICS (Post-Intensive Care Syndrome)
Carmen G. Osorio, CNS
3:30pm ESI and Chest Pain Evaluation
Carmen G. Osorio, CNS
4:00pm Evaluation
Presentation of the New President and Treasurer
Carmen G. Osorio, CNS
7:30pm GALA DINNER / ACCPR DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN AWARD
Only for member in Good Standing
33rd Anniversary Dinner
ACC PR Chapter Member – Free with one (1) guest
Non Member – $150.00 per person
Non Transferable
Semi Formal Attire
Gentlemen – suit and tie
Ladies – Cocktail dress

Accreditation valid only for Registered Nurses

American Association of Critical Care Nurses For Registered Nurses Only

Approved for 11.5 hrs CNE hours

CVT Member
Puerto Rico Chapter
In Good Standing
Accreditation valid only for Registered Nurses

FREE

Add to cart

Nurses and Technicians
(Non-Member
Puerto Rico Chapter)
Accreditation valid only for Registered Nurses

$150.00
*On-Site Registration add $25.00

Add to cart

Hospital or Practice Administrator
Medical Liaison
Accreditation valid only for Registered Nurses

$250.00
*On-Site Registration add $50.00

Add to cart

Guest Faculty

FREE

Add to cart

Registration are closed

Royal Sonesta San Juan Hotel
5961 Ave. Isla Verde, Carolina, 00979


CONVENTION Room Rate
$299.00 plus taxes per night in single or double occupancy


To make room reservations: 

  1. Contact the hotel at 787-791-6100 and then press 0, and refer to the group name American College of Cardiology. 
  2. Make the reservation through our website by clicking on the Group link– American College of Cardiology
  3. Upon booking a credit card will be required to charge  a Non-refundable deposit of one night with taxes.
  4. Cut-off Date – April 6, 2023. Any reservation requested after April 6, 2023,will be subject to availability and it will be at a higher rate than the one contracted for the Convention.

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ACC.21 Moving to All Virtual

ACC.21 Moving to All Virtual

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Dear Colleagues,

As planning for a hybrid ACC.21 kicked into high gear last year, the College was hopeful that delaying the meeting until the Spring would allow an opportunity for ACC and its membership to safely reconnect in Atlanta, GA, for the 70th Annual Scientific Session & Expo. Unfortunately, with the continued presence of COVID-19 and a sudden, sharp increase in ongoing travel restrictions imposed by health care institutions, academic medical centers and exhibitor companies, the decision has had to be made to transition the meeting from a hybrid model to entirely virtual.

While we are saddened that we will need to wait another year before seeing everyone in person, plans for ACC.21 are continuing but as an all virtual experience! Building on the success of last year’s meeting, ACC.21 will be a world-class program delivered through an innovative digital platform built for learning, collaboration, and networking. ACC.21 will also offer a robust virtual Expo with both exhibits and education from our signature Learning Destinations and, last but not least, more opportunities for you to engage and interact with your colleagues from around the world.
 
Stay tuned for more details as the ACC.21 Program Committee works to finalize the line-up of sessions. For additional information, please review our FAQs, which will be updated as planning continues.

Thank you for all that you do every day to serve your patients and your communities and we look forward to reconnecting virtually with all of you in May.

Sincerely,
 
Pamela B. Morris, MD, FACC
ACC.21 Chair
 
Douglas E. Drachman, MD, FACC
ACC.21 Vice Chair
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ACC.21

ACC.21

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The American College of Cardiology is excited to announce new dates for the 70th Annual Scientific Session & Expo in Atlanta, GA. The three-day meeting will now take place from May 15 – 17, 2021, providing an engaging and interactive forum to reFocus on Science and reConnect with Patient Care.

ACC.21 is THE opportunity to reImagine Global Heart Health with a focus on the latest science, innovation and practice-changing updates in care in a safe environment being planned with the latest health and safety guidelines in place.

In tandem with ACC.21 in Atlanta, ACC is planning a robust and engaging ACC.21 Virtual that will allow colleagues who are unable to attend in person to participate real-time with a global audience.

Registration for ACC.21 and ACC.21 Virtual will open in October 2020. Stay tuned for more information as planning continues!

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VIRTUAL ACC.20 World Congress of Cardiology

VIRTUAL ACC.20 World Congress of Cardiology

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Dear Colleagues,

As we were planning for ACC.20/WCC in Chicago we noted that American College of Cardiology’s (ACC) Annual Scientific Session is always evolving to make the most out of new technologies, educational formats, new science and more. Specifically, we said: “No meeting is the same as the one before [and] this year is no exception.”

We weren’t kidding. No one expected that a global pandemic would force the first-ever cancellation of an ACC Annual Scientific Session. This was absolutely the right decision given the need for cardiovascular clinicians around the world to be on the front lines helping patients and their communities address COVID-19. Over the last week the ACC has been hard at work creating a virtual experience that leverages new technologies, educational formats, and more to bring ACC.20/WCC science and education directly to cardiovascular clinicians and other key stakeholders worldwide.

The free “ACC.20/WCC Virtual” experience will kick off on Saturday, March 28 and will offer three days of science and learning. The meeting will feature “live” access to 23 education sessions including Late-Breaking Clinical Trials, Featured Clinical Research, Young Investigator Awards, and Keynotes. You’ll hear from ACC President Richard J. Kovacs, MD, FACC, and incoming ACC President Athena Poppas, MD, FACC. We will also be honoring our Distinguished Awardees and new Fellows of the ACC (FACC) and Associates of the ACC (AACC). More details on other exciting activities, as well as how to get involved, will be coming over the next week and posted to the ACC.20/WCC website.

We encourage you to mark your calendars and join us in real-time for all the events and engage in conversations on social media (#ACC20 / #WCCardio) and ACC’s Member Hub. Not able to attend? The sessions and presentations will be archived for future viewing. More details on other exciting activities, including abstracts and educational sessions on demand, as well as how to get involved, will be coming over the next week and posted to the ACC.20/WCC website.

This is new and unchartered territory for us all. A meeting the size of ACC.20/WCC is years in the making and we were all excited about Chicago as our local stage for bringing the global cardiovascular community together ‒ live and in person. However, the show must go on and to quote William Shakespeare: “All the world’s a stage.” We are excited about the opportunity to use this bigger and broader stage to provide the important, practice-changing science and education that is even more necessary now than ever before.

The ACC’s Mission is to transform cardiovascular care and improve heart health – it is a privilege to help deliver on this mission with ACC.20/WCC Virtual. We are truly learning at the speed of now! See you online!

Sincerely,

Andrew M. Kates, MD, FACC
ACC.20/WCC Chair

Pamela Bowe Morris, MD, FACC
ACC.20/WCC Vice Chair

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CANCELED ACC.20 World Congress of Cardiology

ACC.20 World Congress of Cardiology

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Dear Colleagues,
 
After careful consideration, the College has made the difficult decision to cancel ACC.20/WCC in Chicago, IL, scheduled to take place March 28 – 30.  
 
Our decision to cancel our flagship annual event was not taken lightly. The ACC has been closely monitoring updates and recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO), as well as state and local governments. In the last week, we’ve also learned of the increasing number of travel advisories and restrictions being placed on health care providers and hospitals and institutions in the U.S. and globally.
 
The health, safety and well-being of our members, staff, exhibitors, faculty, and the patients we serve is of paramount importance. With an ever-increasing number of ACC members on the front lines of preparing and reacting to the COVID-19 outbreak, we believe it is in the best interest of everyone to cancel the meeting and ensure our members are able to do what they do best – help and heal.  
 
This is a first for us. We have never not held an Annual Scientific Session live and in person in the last 69 years. The Annual Scientific Session is eagerly awaited by all members from seasoned experts to first time abstract presenters. Hundreds of participants have been preparing their work to present live. ACC.20/WCC is also the time to personally engage with experts, old friends and new colleagues, as well as personally visit exhibits of the newest technologies. With that in mind, ACC leadership and staff are hard at work to not only provide COVID-19 guidance and preparedness tips to the entire cardiovascular care team, we are also developing ways to recognize our award winners and deliver the important science and education from ACC.20/WCC directly to you.  
 
Look for more details soon on our virtual plans for delivering elements of the ACC.20/WCC program, as well as refund processes and options in the coming days. We have prepared an initial FAQ document to help with answering travel, refund and other questions. This document will continue to be updated. Of note, existing embargoes and plans for simultaneous publications remain in place and are subject to the existing embargo policies.
 
This is a unique time for us all, but ACC members and the cardiovascular profession as a whole have a long history of innovation and rising to meet whatever challenges come our way. Please know that the College is here for you and we will not waver in our commitment to provide the resources, education and support you need to deliver the best care for your patients.  
 
Last, but certainly not least, a meeting the size of ACC.20/WCC is years in the making and involves hundreds of member volunteers and staff, as well as generous support from partners and stakeholders and close collaboration with our host city. Please join me in recognizing all of these individuals, particularly ACC.20/WCC Chair Andrew Kates, MD, FACC, and Vice-Chair Pamela Morris, MD, FACC, as well as World Heart Federation President Karen Sliwa, MD, PhD, FACC, WHF President-Elect Fausto Pinto, MD, FACC, and WHF CEO Jean Luc Eisele and his team, for all of their work.
 
Thank you for all that you do every day to serve your patients and your communities.
 
Sincerely,
Richard J. Kovacs, MD, FACC
ACC President

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