Welcome to ACC's Reproductive Health & Cardio-Obstetrics Member Section!

Kathryn Lindley, MD, FACC

Kathryn Lindley, MD, FACC
Chair

We are so excited to announce the College has created the new Reproductive Health and Cardio-Obstetrics Member Section. Cardio-Obstetrics is a tremendous area of burgeoning growth in cardiology as it relates to clinical care, research, advocacy and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Through this Section, we hope to transform cardiovascular care and health in women worldwide and provide a grounding point for those with such shared interests in this field.

The creation of this Section addresses the needs and gaps in care in all domains including clinical care, education, training/mentorship, research, engagement and public policy.

The Mission of this Section is to provide members with knowledge in a structured and organized approach on the cardiovascular care of patients surrounding all aspects of pregnancy and reproductive health; create actionable and accessible knowledge for members of the College; enhance the training of FITs by encouraging incorporation of these topics into their didactic curriculum; and lead advocacy efforts to improve care and accessibility to care for our patients. This Mission aligns with our goal to advance the value and equity of cardiovascular care for patients' health during and around pregnancy and across the reproductive years.

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Through the ACC Cardio-Obstetrics Work Group, we worked to improve maternal outcomes through education, including producing a webinar and journal club series, as well as holding the first-ever dedicated ACC Cardio-Obstetrics CME webinar in November 2022. We also worked in close collaboration with ACC Advocacy to promote legislation related to maternal health and published data garnered through an ACC membership survey identifying knowledge gaps in cardio-obstetrics.

In transitioning to an ACC Section, we aim to expand these efforts into working and collaborating with a broader group within ACC to include cardiologists with diverse backgrounds, cardiovascular team members and those outside of ACC including obstetrics, maternal fetal medicine, primary care, anesthesiology and many others.

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Join the Reproductive Health & Cardio-Obstetrics Member Section — Today!

The Reproductive Health & Cardio-Obstetrics Member Section is only able to accomplish its mission through support from members. Members can join online by clicking here or by contacting ACC Member Care at (800) 253-4636, ext. 5603; or direct dial (202) 375-6000.

Already a member of the Reproductive Health & Cardio-Obstetrics Section? Click here to unlock the member exclusive section experience.

As our membership grows, so does the Reproductive Health & Cardio-Obstetrics Member Section's opportunities to impact College policies and provide additional member benefits.

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Join ACC's Reproductive Health and Cardio-Obstetrics Member Section on Tuesday, May 20 at noon ET for a webinar which will highlight findings from a recent study in JACC: Heart Failure evaluating preeclampsia's role in pregnancy after heart transplant and provide input from a multidisciplinary panel of cardio-obstetrics experts. The session will conclude with a live Q&A featuring a multidisciplinary expert panel. Save your spot.

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Higher first trimester cardiovascular health and lower genetic risk were independently and additively associated with a lower risk of developing hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDPs) in nulliparous women, according to a study published April 7 in JACC. Vineetha Mathew, BS, et al., note that favorable cardiovascular health in early pregnancy may mitigate high genetic risk for HDPs. Read more.

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Register For ACC.25 and Attend a Pre-Conference JACC Workshop

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Join Vivek Kulkarni, MD, FACC, on Friday, March 28 from 1-5 p.m. CT, for a pre-conference workshop designed for navigating the world of research and evidence-based guidelines – with special focus on the TAVR-Unload Trial and 2020 ACC/AHA Valve Disease Guideline. Practice applying JACC articles and clinical guidelines to a real-world case, with guidance from expert coaches in the field, including Sandra M. Oliver-McNeil, DNP, ACNP-BC, FACC; Erica Spatz, MD, FACC; and Muthiah Vaduganathan, MD. Register today for ACC.25, taking place March 29-31 in Chicago, and add the JACC Workshop to your registration. Already registered? Login to your attendee dashboard to add the workshop to your registration.

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