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Rooted in Purpose, Driven by Growth: Elizabeth Huenfeldt, NP Shares Her Journey in Electrophysiology Care

Posted on 09/19/2025 12:00 am  / September 2025

A passion for medicine that started early Growing up in a small town in west-central Missouri, Elizabeth knew early on that medicine was her calling. In fact, she couldn’t recall ever wanting to pursue any other path. That passion led her to nursing school at St. Elizabeth’s School of N...

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ACC Initiatives

Posted on 09/19/2025 12:00 am  / September 2025

In this new regular series, we will feature digital initiatives and innovations by the ACC that are aligned towards meeting the educational and clinical needs of members. Developed through member engagement and feedback, featured initiatives are geared towards CV professionals at all stages of their...

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FIT CORNER: Things I Wish I Knew in My First Year of Fellowship

Posted on 08/29/2025 12:00 am  / August 2025

Congratulations! At this point in the year, you have probably overcome the hurdles associated with the start of your general cardiology fellowship. For many of us, these include moving to new city, learning the ways of a new institution, shifting roles from resident to fellow and taking Internal Med...

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ACC Initiatives

Posted on 08/29/2025 12:00 am  / August 2025

In this new regular series, we will feature digital initiatives and innovations by the ACC that are aligned towards meeting the educational and clinical needs of members. Developed through member engagement and feedback, featured initiatives are geared towards CV professionals at all stages of their...

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Career Paths in Cardiology: Interventional Echocardiography

Posted on 08/29/2025 12:00 am  / August 2025

Cardiology is a field with a wide range of subspecialty choices. Most FITs decide on a subspecialty in their first two years of fellowship; however, it is never too late to develop your niche. Exploring your options with an open mind will help you find the best fit within Cardiology. In this regular...

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Science Matters: Research Summary of the PRAGUE-25 Randomized Trial

Posted on 08/29/2025 12:00 am  / August 2025

About the Author: Michael Katsnelson MD, PhD, FACC is currently a research fellow at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. He specializes in advanced heart failure/transplant cardiology, and his main research interest lies in studying the role of the innate immune system in the prog...

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The Road Less Traveled: Interview with Rural Cardiologist Dr. Bryan Piotrowski

Posted on 07/23/2025 12:00 am  / July 2025

The healthcare industry is undergoing significant transformations driven by regulatory changes, technological advancements, and evolving patient expectations. These shifts are particularly impactful for cardiology practices, which face unique challenges in adapting to new models of care and reimburs...

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Career Paths in Cardiology: Cardio-Obstetrics

Posted on 07/23/2025 12:00 am  / July 2025

Cardiology is a field with a wide range of subspecialty choices. Most FITs decide on a subspecialty in their first two years of fellowship; however, it is never too late to develop your niche. Exploring your options with an open mind will help you find the best fit within Cardiology. In this regular...

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The Path to Cardiology Fellowship: A Fellows' Perspective

Posted on 07/23/2025 12:00 am  / July 2025

Manvita Tatavarthy MD, MS, Incoming PGY – 4 cardiovascular disease fellow in the combined T32 and Clinical Track at St. Luke’s Kansas City shares her perspective on several key aspects of the process of matching to a Cardiology fellowship.  Getting started early As someone who...

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FIT to FACC: Apply to Become a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology

Posted on 07/23/2025 12:00 am  / July 2025

The FACC designation indicates Fellowship in the American College of Cardiology. It identifies you to peers and patients alike as a cardiovascular professional at the very top of your field. Why should I apply for FACC?When you become an FACC, you... Join a Prestigious Network: You become part...

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