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Annual ASPC Congress on Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

The American Society for Preventive Cardiology (ASPC) has officially announced the schedule for its upcoming Congress on Cardiovascular Disease Prevention. This noteworthy event will take place from July 31 to August 2, 2026, at the luxurious Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Pre-Conference Training Academy

Kicking off the event, the ASPC will host its second annual CVD Prevention Training Academy on July 30. This day-long program is designed for 50 selected clinicians-in-training, providing them with foundational education, clinical tools, and mentorship. Participants will also receive complimentary access to the main Congress, which aims to empower the next generation of preventive cardiologists. According to Dr. Ann Marie Navar, Secretary of ASPC and Program Chair, this initiative reflects the commitment to advancing prevention by nurturing future leaders in cardiac health.

A Rich Scientific Agenda

The Congress promises a comprehensive scientific agenda, featuring talks from international experts along with a notable increase in poster abstracts. Attendees can expect vital updates to clinical guidelines covering hypertension, dyslipidemia, and chronic kidney metabolism syndrome. Additionally, the program will include presentations of significant clinical trials such as SELECT and CORAL-Reef. New this year, a 'Meet the Editors' session will provide attendees insights from leading journals, including the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Circulation, and the American Journal of Preventive Cardiology.

Another highlight is the joint panel with the National Lipid Association focused on critical topics like hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, high Lp(a), and inflammation, scheduled for July 31.

Engaging Debates and Sessions

Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in six headline debates, aiming to challenge established norms and promote thought-provoking discussions among experts. The debates will cover topics such as:

• - Risk Scores vs. Imaging for Population Screening — Sperling vs. Blankstein
• - Early Preventive Pharmacotherapy to Reduce ASCVD Burden — Shapiro vs. Maron
• - Disputes Over the 2026 Guidelines — @AnnMarieNavar vs. Ann Marie Navar, MD
• - Upper Limits of 'Healthy' Exercise — Budoff vs. Franklin
• - The Broad Prescription of GLP-1s — Lincoff vs. Mozaffarian
• - High CAC Scores and Additional Imaging — Villines vs. Gulati

Honoring Contributions to Preventive Care

The ASPC Congress will also recognize outstanding contributions to the field with its prestigious awards. The Honorary Fellow Award will be presented to Katherine Wilemon, CEO and Founder of the Family Heart Foundation. Additionally, Dr. Samia Mora of Harvard Medical School will receive the Nanette Wenger Award, while Dr. Keith Ferdinand from Tulane University will be honored with the Joseph Stokes III, MD Pioneer in Prevention Award.

Congress Chair and ASPC President-elect, Dr. David Maron, expressed his enthusiasm about the Congress, indicating it as a crucial platform for advancing cardiovascular disease prevention. He anticipates that the unique programming and collaboration will deepen the understanding and practice of cardiovascular health.

For those in the field of cardiovascular health, the ASPC Congress is not to be missed. Full agenda details and registration information can be found on the official website: www.aspconline.org/2026Congress.

About ASPC

The American Society for Preventive Cardiology is dedicated to cardiovascular disease prevention, boasting a robust membership that includes clinicians, researchers, and allied health professionals. The ASPC plays a significant role in promoting cardiovascular health and advocating for evidence-based prevention strategies while providing high-quality education through its annual Congress and peer-reviewed journal, the American Journal of Preventive Cardiology.

For more details, visit www.aspconline.org.