Welcome to the Idaho Chapter of the American College of Cardiology
Welcome to the Idaho Chapter of the American College of Cardiology
| Alina Robert, MD, FACC
Chapter President
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| Robert Duerr, MD, FACC
Incoming Governor
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Latest in Cardiology from ACC.org
- EWAS Identifies Associations Between DNA Methylation, AtherosclerosisAn epigenome-wide association study (EWAS) identified a large number of associations between DNA methylation and carotid, coronary and peripheral atherosclerosis, with >90% of sites traceable to the epigenetic signatures of cardiovascular risk factors, predominantly smoking, according to research published June 3 in JACC.
- ACC CardiaCast: Diagnosing PSVTThis episode is part of ACC’s ongoing effort to improve recognition and diagnosis of arrhythmias in clinical practice. In this CardiaCast, faculty explore a modern approach to identifying paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT), with a focus on real-world diagnostic challenges.
- ACC Urges Changes as Ambulatory Specialty Model Approaches 2027 LaunchWith the mandatory Ambulatory Specialty Model (ASM) for Heart Failure (HF) slated to begin Jan. 1, 2027, the ACC is prioritizing member awareness and education, while pressing the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to address key issues with the model's design and requirements.
- Incorrect Specialty Classifications Identified in ASM Participant ListAn ACC analysis of the preliminary participant list for the Ambulatory Specialty Model (ASM) for Heart Failure found that up to 20% of selected cardiologists may be incorrectly classified under the specialty cardiovascular disease/cardiology.
- AI-Enabled Clinician: Navigating Large Language Models in CardiologyIn this episode, Chief Innovation Officer Dr. Ami Bhatt and Dr. Ankeet Bhatt explore the impact of large language models (LLM) on cardiovascular care today.

Please join our cardiology colleagues at the ACC Annual Meeting, a premier gathering of cardiovascular professionals from around the world. This dynamic conference brings together leading physicians, researchers, healthcare innovators, and industry experts to explore the latest advances in cardiovascular medicine. Attendees will experience cutting-edge clinical education, groundbreaking research presentations, interactive learning sessions, and exceptional networking opportunities focused on improving patient care and advancing the future of heart health.