Black women in the U.S. are 60% more likely to develop hypertensive disorders of pregnancy compared with non-Hispanic white women, according to a recent editorial published in Medpage Today. To address this issue, Cornelia Graves, MD, and Eleni Tsigas, MD, highlight the work of the Racial Disparities Task Force to develop an action plan that places an emphasis on improving outcomes in Black women experiencing hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. Looking for more on this topic? There is still time to register for ACC's Cardio-Obstetrics Essentials: Team-Based Management of Cardiovascular Disease and Pregnancy course, taking place Nov. 1-3 in Washington, DC, and virtually. Also, ACC's Postpartum Hypertension Clinic Development Toolkit, developed by members of ACC's Reproductive Health and Cardio-Obstetrics member section, offers a blueprint for ways clinicians, health care teams and health systems can get involved with developing postpartum hypertension care programs.

The ACC is currently accepting submissions of abstracts, complex clinical cases and interventional challenging cases to be presented at ACC.25, taking place March 29-31, 2025, in Chicago, IL. Submit your research for a chance to transform the future of cardiovascular care by sharing your research with over 12,000 attendees from more than 130 countries. The deadline for all submissions is 1 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Don't miss your chance to be part of ACC.25 — submit your abstract or case today!

Advance your expertise at Cardio-Obstetrics Essentials: Team-Based Management of Cardiovascular Disease and Pregnancy, taking place in-person and virtually on Nov. 1-3. This is your chance to join cardio-obstetrics experts including Course Chair Natalie Bello, MD, MPH, FACC and Course Vice Chair Deirdre J. Mattina, MD, FACC. Plus, you'll hear from Mary Norine Walsh, MD, MACC, who will be delivering a message on the importance of advocacy, and Candice Silversides, MD, FACC, who will cover the topic of building a cardio-obstetrics program. This course offers interactive modules, real-life case studies and practical tools that you can apply immediately in your practice.

Join Malamo Countouris, MD, and Colleen Harrington, MD, FACC, on Oct. 10 at 8 p.m. ET for a webinar reviewing ACC's Postpartum Hypertension Clinic Development Toolkit. Learn about different successful clinic models and postpartum remote blood pressure monitoring programs used to care for individuals with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy after delivery, which can be adapted to fit a variety of systems of care. Sign up for the webinar here. Looking for more on cardio-obstetrics? Join the ACC for the Cardio-Obstetrics Essentials: Team-Based Management of Cardiovascular Disease and Pregnancy course, taking place Nov. 1-3 in Washington, DC, and virtually.

Join the ACC for the Cardio-Obstetrics Essentials course, taking place Nov. 1-3 in Washington, DC, and virtually.

Secure your spot at Cardio-Obstetrics Essentials, taking place Nov. 1-3, in Washington DC and virtually! You won't want to miss this action-packed course that will convene a uniquely qualified and diverse group of cardiologists, maternal-fetal specialists and cardio-obstetrics team members to provide contemporary recommendations for the evaluation, clinical management, treatment and risk stratification of people with, or at risk for, cardiovascular disease during pregnancy. Advanced registration ends Oct.1. Register now.

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy affect about 8% to 10% of pregnant individuals. A new Postpartum Hypertension Clinic Development Toolkit – the result of an innovative collaboration that started between ACC's Pennsylvania Chapter and ACC's Reproductive Health and Cardio-Obstetrics Member Section thanks to a Chapter/Section grant – aims to increase awareness of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and bridge gaps in care. Learn more.

Registration is now open for ACC's Cardio-Obstetrics Essentials: Team-Based Management of Cardiovascular Disease and Pregnancy course, taking place Nov. 1-3 in Washington, DC and virtually. Join experts in the field, including Chair Natalie Bello, MD, MPH, FACC, and Vice Chair Deirdre J. Mattina, MD, FACC, to learn current recommendations for the evaluation, clinical management, treatment and risk stratification of people with, or at risk for, cardiovascular disease during pregnancy. Register today!

Join colleagues at the Reproductive Health & Cardio-Obstetrics Member Section Meeting at ACC.24 to get the latest section updates, discover ways to get involved, and expand your network while enjoying hors d'oeuvres and wine. The event will take place on Sunday, April 7 at 6:00 p.m. ET at Omni Atlanta at Centennial Park, International Ballroom D. Reserve your spot today.

Submit your challenging rheumatic heart disease (RHD) cases highlighting the global burden of cardiovascular disease for a forthcoming special issue or mini-focus issue planned for fall or winter 2024. Topics range from pediatric acute RHD to primary prevention strategies, complex valvular heart disease and more. Submissions in any format are welcome and are due by Tuesday, April 30. Learn more.

Many people venturing into cardiology are interested in niche areas such as cardio-obstetrics, cardio-oncology and vascular medicine. However, well-established cardiovascular programs and hospital systems don't always have an established clinic with a focus on these smaller subspecialty areas. If these niches are of particular interest to you but not available at your current institution or practice, you may wonder how to create a program of your own.

Submit your challenging rheumatic heart disease (RHD) cases highlighting the global burden of cardiovascular disease for a forthcoming special issue or mini-focus issue planned for fall or winter 2024. Topics range from pediatric acute RHD to primary prevention strategies, complex valvular heart disease and more. Submissions in any format are welcome and should be made by Tuesday, April 30. Learn more.

The ACC is seeking the next Vice Chair for ACC's Cardio-Obstetrics Essentials Course. The position is a four-year commitment – two years as Vice Chair followed by two years as Chair. The new Vice Chair will join Natalie Bello, MD, MPH, FACC, in leading the planning and implementation of the course. Applications are due by Wednesday, Jan. 31. Learn more and apply today!

Join ACC's Reproductive Health and Cardio-Obstetrics Section on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024 at Noon ET for a case-based discussion on the management of PH during pregnancy.

Welcome to a new episode of ACC Practice Made Perfect, "Conversations Around Fertility and Reproductive Health" sponsored by ACC's Women in Cardiology Section and led by Kamala P. Tamirisa, MD, FACC. In this episode, Tamirisa hosts Annabelle S. Volgman, MD, FACC, and Eugene Yang, MD, FACC, who will discuss the practical aspects of family, career, and the juggling act, and take-home messages based on their experience. Volgman and Yang describe what every woman must know before and in medical school, during training and on her career path, as well as family planning when pursuing or planning to pursue a career in cardiology. Learn more.

The newest episode of ACC's Practice Made Perfect and new series, "Conversations Around Fertility and Reproductive Health" sponsored by ACC's Women in Cardiology Section and led by Kamala Tamirisa, MD, FACC, has posted.

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of maternal mortality in the United States and the need for training of the cardiovascular team to ensure better diagnosis and treatment of people of child-bearing age is rising. Join ACC's efforts to improve both maternal and fetal outcomes at Cardio-Obstetrics Essentials: Team-Based Management of Cardiovascular Disease and Pregnancy.

Join us virtually on Dec. 15 for Cardio-Obstetrics Essentials: Team-Based Management of Cardiovascular Disease and Pregnancy.

Diana Melo, MD, and Priyanka Bhugra, MD, discuss the importance of radiation safety during pregnancy and how to make an informed decision about participating in rotations that pose a risk of radiation exposure.

Join ACC's Reproductive Health & Cardio-Obstetrics Section on Thursday, Sept. 7 at noon ET for a live panel discussion with audience Q&A on the association of adverse pregnancy outcomes with significant differences in any coronary atherosclerosis as well as association of adverse pregnancy outcomes with coronary artery stenosis.

The autopsy of Tori Bowie, a highly decorated track and field star who died from pregnancy-related complications, highlighted the risk of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy which are on the rise, according to Natalie Bello, MD, FACC, co-chair of ACC’s Reproductive Health & Cardio-Obstetrics Member Section, in a recent TCTMD article.

JACC: Case Reports is inviting submissions of challenging cardio-obstetrics cases for a special issue or mini-focus issue(s).

JACC: Case Reports is inviting submissions of challenging cardio-obstetrics cases for a special issue or mini-focus issue(s). Topics of interest include valvular heart disease, arrhythmias and congenital heart disease in pregnancy; peripartum cardiomyopathy; and peripartum spontaneous coronary artery dissection.