Pennsylvania Chapter of the American College Cardiology

The purpose of the Chapter is to contribute to the prevention of cardiovascular diseases; to insure high quality of care for individuals with such diseases; to advance the knowledge, science and practice of cardiovascular medicine; to assist cardiovascular practitioners in the training; to foster the cooperation of all who are concerned with the medical, psychological, social and economic aspects of cardiovascular diseases; to represent the views and opinions of its membership before the governing bodies of the American College of Cardiology (acc); and to present the views and opinions of the governing bodies of the Chapter before its membership. The Chapter actively participates in the development and implementation of laws and regulations affecting the practice of cardiovascular medicine and the delivery of quality cardiovascular care to the citizens residing within the boundaries of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania.