American College of Cardiology

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is a non-profit medical association established in 1949. It is focused on the field of cardiology, which is the study and treatment of disorders of the heart and the blood vessels. The ACC provides education and advocacy for cardiovascular professionals and patients alike.

Pronunciation

American College of Cardiology: /əˈmɛrɪkən kəˈlɛdʒ ɒv ˌkɑːrdɪˈɒlədʒi/

Etymology

The term "American College of Cardiology" is derived from the following words:

American: Pertaining to America, in this case, the United States.
College: An institution of higher learning. In this context, it refers to a professional body or association.
Cardiology: The branch of medicine dealing with the heart and its diseases. It is derived from the Greek words kardia (heart) and logos (study).

Related Terms

Cardiologist: A medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
Cardiovascular disease: A class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels.
Heart disease: A range of conditions that affect your heart. Diseases under the heart disease umbrella include blood vessel diseases, such as coronary artery disease; heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias); and heart defects you're born with (congenital heart defects), among others.
Blood vessel: The veins, arteries, and capillaries through which blood circulates.

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American College of Cardiology