MA-ACC 2026 Annual Meeting

Springfield, MA US
October 17, 2026

The Massachusetts Chapter of the American College of Cardiology (MA-ACC) 2026 Annual Meeting is a comprehensive educational program designed to provide cardiologists, cardiovascular clinicians, fellows, trainees, and other healthcare professionals with current, evidence-based updates in cardiovascular medicine.

The program will address key topics relevant to contemporary cardiovascular practice, including lipid management and Lp(a), hypertension, multimodality cardiac imaging, pulmonary embolism and PERT, and other emerging and clinically relevant areas of cardiovascular care. Faculty experts will review current guidelines, recent advances, and practical approaches to diagnosis and management, with opportunities for participant engagement and discussion.

The meeting will also feature presentations of original research through a trainee and early-career abstract competition, providing an opportunity to highlight emerging research and foster professional development within the cardiovascular community.

Target Audience

The target audience includes cardiologists, cardiovascular medicine specialists, primary care physicians, advanced practice providers (NPs and PAs), fellows, residents, and other healthcare professionals involved in the prevention, diagnosis, and management of cardiovascular disease.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Apply current lipid management guidelines to assess cardiovascular risk and incorporate Lp(a) measurement into appropriate patient evaluation and management.
  • Implement evidence-based strategies for the diagnosis and management of hypertension, including recommendations from current guideline-directed approaches.
  • Recognize the clinical presentation of pulmonary embolism and apply practical approaches to risk stratification and management, including the appropriate use of a Pulmonary Embolism Response Team (PERT).
  • Describe the clinical applications of cardiac PET/CT in differentiating obstructive from non-obstructive coronary artery disease and distinguishing cardiac sarcoidosis from potential mimics.
  • Incorporate current evidence and expert recommendations into clinical practice to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and management of cardiovascular disease.

Commercial Support 
There is no commercial support for this activity.

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 4.75 AAPA Category 1 CME

    Physician Associates
    AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 4.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

  • 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    Physicians
    AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Non-MD

    Non-Physicians Seeking AMA Credit
    AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

Course opens: 
10/17/2026
Course expires: 
12/31/2026
Event starts: 
10/17/2026 - 7:30am EDT
Event ends: 
10/17/2026 - 11:59pm EDT
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
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Disclosure of Unlabeled Use and Investigational Product 
This educational activity may include discussion of uses of agents that are investigational and/or unapproved by the FDA. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

Disclaimer 
This course is designed solely to provide the healthcare professional with information to assist in his/her practice and professional development and is not to be considered a diagnostic tool to replace professional advice or treatment. The course serves as a general guide to the healthcare professional, and therefore, cannot be considered as giving legal, nursing, medical, or other professional advice in specific cases. AKH Inc. specifically disclaim responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting directly or indirectly from information in the course, for undetected error, or through participants misunderstanding of the content. If you would like to opt out from future communications from AKH please send an email to [email protected] with your information with "Opt Out" in the subject line.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare and Massachusetts Chapter, American College of Cardiology. AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 4.75 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

Available Credit

  • 4.75 AAPA Category 1 CME

    Physician Associates
    AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 4.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

  • 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    Physicians
    AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Non-MD

    Non-Physicians Seeking AMA Credit
    AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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Criteria for Success
To obtain credit, you must complete the activity evaluation and claim credit based on your attendance.  The Certificate of Completion is immediately available for download after submitting your evaluation.  It will remain in your profile transcript for future retrieval if needed.  It can be found under My Account > My Activities > Completed Activities.

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