ACC Cardiovascular Overview and Board Review Course 2018–2019

Comprehensive ACC Cardiovascular Board Review & ABIM Certification Preparation

ACC Cardiovascular Overview and Board Review Course 2018–2019 is the American College of Cardiology’s premier board preparation program designed to help cardiologists and cardiovascular fellows successfully prepare for the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Cardiovascular Disease Certification and Recertification Examination. This intensive, evidence-based course provides a comprehensive review of the entire cardiovascular medicine curriculum, following the official ABIM examination blueprint.

Through expert-led lectures, board-style case discussions, interactive question challenges, ECG interpretation sessions, and practice examinations, participants gain a thorough understanding of cardiovascular pathophysiology, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. The course emphasizes guideline-directed management, clinical decision-making, and high-yield concepts frequently tested on board examinations while also serving as an outstanding clinical update for practicing cardiovascular specialists.

Whether preparing for certification, recertification, or simply seeking a structured review of modern cardiology, this program delivers one of the most complete educational experiences available in cardiovascular medicine.

Course Overview

This four-and-a-half-day intensive review course provides a broad and in-depth examination of cardiovascular disease, covering prevention, epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnostic testing, imaging, electrophysiology, heart failure, congenital heart disease, valvular disorders, vascular medicine, and interventional cardiology.

The curriculum is built around the ABIM Cardiovascular Disease Certification Blueprint and incorporates the latest ACC/AHA guidelines, landmark clinical trials, and evidence-based treatment strategies. Participants benefit from expert faculty presentations, audience-response learning, real-time faculty interaction, online question banks, simulated board examinations, and practical case-based reviews designed to strengthen examination performance and clinical competency.

In addition to board preparation, the course offers more than 40 CME and MOC credits, making it an excellent educational resource for practicing cardiologists who want a comprehensive update across all major areas of cardiovascular medicine.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify appropriate prevention, diagnostic, treatment, and management strategies for cardiovascular disease.
• Apply current ACC/AHA guidelines to clinical cardiovascular practice.
• Recognize major cardiovascular disease states outlined in the ABIM blueprint.
• Interpret cardiovascular diagnostic studies and imaging findings.
• Develop evidence-based treatment plans for common and complex cardiac disorders.
• Improve clinical reasoning and board-style question-solving skills.
• Strengthen competency in cardiovascular disease prevention and risk reduction.
• Integrate contemporary cardiovascular research into patient care.

Key Topics Covered

Preventive Cardiology

• Cardiovascular risk assessment
• Hypertension management
• Dyslipidemia treatment
• Primary and secondary prevention
• Lifestyle modification strategies

Coronary Artery Disease

• Stable ischemic heart disease
• Acute coronary syndromes (ACS)
• Revascularization strategies
• Antiplatelet therapy
• Secondary prevention

Heart Failure & Cardiomyopathy

• HFrEF and HFpEF management
• Advanced heart failure therapies
• Mechanical circulatory support
• Cardiomyopathy evaluation

Cardiac Electrophysiology

• Arrhythmia diagnosis and management
• Atrial fibrillation
• Supraventricular tachycardias
• Ventricular arrhythmias
• Pacemakers and ICDs

Valvular Heart Disease

• Aortic stenosis and regurgitation
• Mitral valve disease
• Tricuspid valve disorders
• Prosthetic valve management
• TAVR and structural interventions

Congenital Heart Disease

• Adult congenital heart disease
• Congenital defect recognition
• Long-term management strategies

Cardiac Imaging

• Echocardiography
• Nuclear cardiology
• Cardiac CT
• Cardiac MRI
• Multimodality imaging

Vascular Medicine

• Peripheral arterial disease
• Aortic disease
• Venous thromboembolism
• Vascular imaging

Critical Care Cardiology

• Cardiogenic shock
• Hemodynamic monitoring
• Mechanical circulatory support
• Acute cardiovascular emergencies

Interventional Cardiology

• Coronary intervention
• Structural heart disease
• Complex PCI
• Emerging technologies

Additional Learning Opportunities

Participants also receive access to:

• More than 300 board-style practice questions
• Interactive cardiovascular case reviews
• Simulated ABIM board examination
• ECG interpretation workshops
• Cardiac auscultation learning labs
• Audience-response learning sessions
• Faculty-led Q&A discussions
• CME and MOC credit opportunities

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• Cardiology Fellows
• Practicing Cardiologists
• Internal Medicine Physicians
• Cardiovascular Disease Board Candidates
• Physicians seeking ABIM Recertification
• Cardiac Imaging Specialists
• Electrophysiologists
• Interventional Cardiologists
• Heart Failure Specialists
• Advanced Practice Providers in Cardiology

Why This Course Stands Out

✔ Official ACC board review program

✔ Structured according to the ABIM blueprint

✔ Comprehensive cardiovascular curriculum

✔ Expert faculty from leading cardiovascular institutions

✔ 300+ board-style practice questions

✔ Simulated board examination experience

✔ ECG and auscultation learning labs

✔ Case-based review sessions

✔ ACC/AHA guideline-focused education

✔ Excellent preparation for certification and recertification exams

✔ Valuable clinical update for practicing cardiologists