American Heart Association / American College of Cardiology
AHA/ACC Joint Guidelines are the dominant US cardiology standard. Class I + IIa recommendations are the strongest appeal-letter cites.
What this society is
AHA + ACC jointly publish Clinical Practice Guidelines using a Class I (recommended) / IIa (reasonable) / IIb (may be considered) / III (not recommended) framework with Level of Evidence A/B/C grades. Guidelines cover lipids, hypertension, heart failure, ACS, atrial fibrillation, valvular disease, and more.
Authority basis
Considered the US standard for cardiovascular care. Major insurers reference AHA/ACC guidelines in cardiology coverage decisions.
Citation tips
Cite: 'AHA/ACC [topic] Guideline [year], Class I, Level A recommendation X.' Class I + Level A is unimpeachable. Class IIa is still strong; Class IIb is weaker.
Example guidelines
- AHA/ACC/AACVPR/AAPA/ABC/ACPM/ADA/AGS/APhA/ASPC/NLA/PCNA Cholesterol Guideline 2018
- AHA/ACC Heart Failure Guideline 2022 update
- ACC/AHA/ESC AFib Guideline 2023
Frequently asked questions
What is the American Heart Association / American College of Cardiology?
AHA + ACC jointly publish Clinical Practice Guidelines using a Class I (recommended) / IIa (reasonable) / IIb (may be considered) / III (not recommended) framework with Level of Evidence A/B/C grades. Guidelines cover lipids, hypertension, heart failure, ACS, atrial fibrillation, valvular disease, and more.
Why is it authoritative?
Considered the US standard for cardiovascular care. Major insurers reference AHA/ACC guidelines in cardiology coverage decisions.
How do I cite specific guidelines?
Cite: 'AHA/ACC [topic] Guideline [year], Class I, Level A recommendation X.' Class I + Level A is unimpeachable. Class IIa is still strong; Class IIb is weaker.
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Sources
Visit AHA/ACC
Visit https://professional.heart.org/en/guidelines-and-statements for the full guidelines list.
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