California Chapter of the American College of Cardiology

🏆 Case Report Competition Winner Spotlight!

Congratulations to Avrodet Mourkus, Medical Student at the University of California, Riverside, on earning 2nd Place in the CA ACC Annual Meeting Case Report Competition!

📖 JACC: Case Reports—Chapter Corner
"Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection Disguised as Pericarditis"

This outstanding case highlights the importance of recognizing uncommon presentations of serious cardiovascular conditions and contributes to advancing clinical knowledge and patient care.

👏 Congratulations to Avrodet and co-authors Joshua Vasquez, DO, Mena Saad, DO, Esteban

Arevalo, MD, Shivang H. Shah, MD, and Pooja M. Swamy, MD on this impressive achievement!

🏆 Case Report Competition Winner Spotlight!

Congratulations to Arshi Jha, DO, Fellow at St. Joseph's Medical Center, Stockton, on earning 1st Place in the CA ACC Annual Meeting Case Report Competition!

📖 "Acute on Chronic Upper Limb Ischemia Precipitated by Critical Right Brachiocephalic Stenosis"

This exceptional case report highlights the importance of recognizing complex vascular presentations and contributes valuable insights to cardiovascular clinical practice.

👏 Congratulations to Dr. Jha and co-authors Indu Etta, MBBS; Shane Burnette, MD; Mahboob Ali, MD; Cyrus Buhari, MS, DO; and Punnam Sujeeth, MD on this outstanding achievement!

🏆 Award Winner Spotlight 🏆

Congratulations to Uri Elkayam, MD, FACC, recipient of the 2025 Educator of the Year Award at the California ACC Annual Meeting!

As Director of Maternal Cardiology at USC, Dr. Elkayam has made a lasting impact through dedication to education, mentorship, and advancing cardiovascular care. We are proud to recognize this outstanding achievement and commitment to shaping the next generation of cardiovascular professionals.

👏 Congratulations on this well-deserved honor!

Deadlines are approaching for surveys, applications, nominations, and awards. Don’t miss your chance to help shape the future of the American College of Cardiology and highlight excellence across our community.

President Roxana Mehran, MD, FACC, is asking members to share feedback on where they find value in the College and how we can better support the transformation of care. Submit by July 7:
Member feedback survey: https://forms.monday.com/forms/adac361a15054555f91b68ea41d2a81b?r=use1

🏆 Award Winner Spotlight 🏆

Congratulations to Priscilla Hsue, MD, FACC, recipient of the 2025 Elliot Rapaport Cardiologist of the Year Award at the California ACC Annual Meeting!

This prestigious honor recognizes outstanding leadership, dedication, and contributions to advancing cardiovascular medicine and patient care. We are proud to celebrate Dr. Hsue's achievements and impact on the cardiology community.

👏 Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

🌟 Award Winner Spotlight 🌟

Congratulations to Christina Craigo, DNP, MSN, ACNP, AACC on being recognized as the 2025 Cardiovascular Team Member of the Year at the California ACC Annual Meeting! 👏

Your leadership, dedication, and commitment to advancing cardiovascular care continue to make a lasting impact across our cardiology community. Thank you for all that you do to support patients, colleagues, and the future of heart health. 💙

Survey participation, applications, nominations, and award deadlines are approaching fast. Share with your Chapters, Sections & Committees. Help shape the future of the American College of Cardiology and recognize excellence across our community.

We Want to Hear From YOU—President Roxana Mehran, MD, FACC, invites members to share feedback on where they find value and how we can better support the future of care. Deadline: July 7. Share your feedback: https://forms.monday.com/forms/adac361a15054555f91b68ea41d2a81b?r=use1

Early detection. Precision treatment. Smarter care.

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📅 April 18, 2026
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Join leading experts for a dynamic day focused on AI, digital health, advanced diagnostics, and breakthrough therapies shaping cardiovascular care.

Walk away with actionable insights you can apply immediately to improve patient outcomes, workflows, and care delivery.

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🎓 Fellows & trainees encouraged to attend
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