If you were unable to visit the Heart of Innovation Learning Destination in Chicago—or if you did visit and would like more information—we hope the resources available through this website will help you to better understand and care for patients with coronary artery disease and heart failure caused by valvular disease.

The Heart of Innovation Featured Learning Destination™ gave attendees the unique opportunity to explore the past, present and future state of care for two chronic conditions—coronary artery disease and heart failure caused by valvular disease—as part of a dynamic, interactive experience. The educational, multi-vendor exhibit spotlighted innovative products and technical advances covering the topics of Personalized Medicine, TechnoBiology, Minimally Invasive Procedures and Physician-Patient Engagement.  

The adjoining Thought Leader Theater™ featured clinically-based presentations and best practice discussions with experts who are on the front lines of advances in care for patients with coronary artery disease and heart failure. View videos of these exciting live presentations.

Additional information is available about the Heart of Innovation’s Partners on this site as well.

You may also access the Heart of Innovation Resource Guide, which includes the following articles: “Knowledge of biomarkers, genes allow physicians to tailor current treatments to patients;” “Advances promise cures, not just treatments, for patients;” “Robots, new approaches changing cardiovascular surgery outcomes;” and “Technology provides tools to improve communication, outcomes.”

The Heart of Innovation continues beyond ACC.12 in Chicago…

• To see onsite interviews with Thought Leader Theater speakers and take a video tour of the Heart of Innovation, visit GetInsideHealth’s website  for their coverage of this unique venue.
• Join LinkedIn’s “Innovations in Cardiology” group to discuss cardiology disease states, risk factors, related technology, meaningful innovations and medical strategies that optimize detection and treatment with more than 6,400 of your peers from around the world.
• Join the discussion on ACC’s CardioSource Clinical Communities. The Atrial Fibrillation Clinical Community, in partnership with the Heart Rhythm Society, and the Cardiac Biomarkers Clinical Community offer articles of the month, videos, expert panels, hot topics and more.

The Physician-Patient Engagement Gallery showcased innovative mobile apps, home health technologies and communication concepts.	Attendees used iPads to explore the Heart of Innovation, entering codes to access videos, white papers and other resources.	The Hybrid OR allowed ACC.12 attendees to test drive the latest technologies and devices, while industry representatives were ready to answer questions.

ACC is grateful for the support of the
Marquee Heart of Innovation Partner:

Helping you transform patient care through innovations and partnerships

ACC also thanks the following supporting companies:

ACC also thanks the following participating companies: