Annual Meeting FAQs

Yes. There is a $55 processing fee for general abstracts and complex clinical case submissions. CV Team abstracts and cases cost $25.

Yes, you can submit multiple abstracts, but each submission requires a separate $55 or $25 (depending on your submission type) processing fee.

No, the processing fee is required for all submissions.

No, we do not accept any abstracts or cases that have been previously published, whether digitally or printed.

See the eligible and not-eligible criteria for submission requirements.

Yes, if the abstract/case will be presented at another meeting taking place after ACC.27-WCC. If your abstract/case is accepted by another U.S. national or international conference taking place prior to ACC.27-WCC, or if it is published prior to ACC.27-WCC, you will need to withdraw it from the ACC.27-WCC program no later than Thursday, Feb. 4, 2027.

If it is accepted for publication close to the ACC.27-WCC dates, it is possible to coordinate the date of publication with the ACC Media Relations team and the respective journal so that the ACC.27-WCC embargo policies are not violated.

The abstract, case, and interventional challenging case deadline is October 6, 2026, at 1 p.m. ET.

You can make changes up until the deadline of 1 p.m. ET on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. After that, no further changes can be made to the submission.

You can see last year's JACC Abstract Supplement to view cases and abstracts that were accepted for ACC.26: https://www.jacc.org/toc/jacc/87/13_Supplement

You should submit your abstract or case to the category you think is most appropriate. If you are unsure, we recommend you reach out to a colleague. As staff, we are not able to determine what category your abstract or case falls under.

No. Since the general abstract category is meant for scientific research only, case presentations are likely to receive lower grades from abstract reviewers and are therefore less likely to be accepted. Cases should be submitted to the complex clinical case category.

Anyone is eligible to submit to this category, including non-ACC members, medical students and high school students who are working with physicians or CV team members.

Medical students, residents, fellows-in-training, medical doctors and researchers are welcome to submit a Complex Clinical Case.

Only CV Team Members are eligible to submit to these categories. Both the first author and presenting author must be a CVT Member to be eligible. Below is the full list of all professions within the CV Team. If you do not fall under one of these professions, please submit under our main abstract or case categories.

Allied Health Professionals

• Cardiovascular Technologists (Sonographers, Electrophysiology Specialists, Invasive Specialists, Vascular Specialists, Perfusionists)
• Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Professionals (Clinical Psychologists, Clinical Social Workers, Exercise Physiologists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Registered Dietitians)
• Genetic Counselors
• Registered Nurses

APRNs, PAs and Clinical Pharmacists/Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)

• Clinical Nurse Specialists
• Clinical Pharmacists
• Nurse Practitioners
• PAs

Submissions can be accessed in the portal using this link: https://www.abstractsonline.com/dashboard/login.asp?aId=296&targetMKey={0DDA9D68-29AA-4794-BC19-F03393D954E3}&targetMod=submit

No, you do not. We work under the assumption that you have already taken all necessary steps to protect your patient's identity and respect their privacy.

The first author will always have "n/a" displayed to the right of their name. This is normal and does not display anywhere else other than on the "Author" tab. Do NOT enter your name more than once to enter in your institution information since institution information is entered in on a separate tab.

No. The ACC.27-WCC Abstract and Case Program is a non-accredited activity, so presenting authors and lead investigators are not required to complete disclosures prior to submission.

Yes. If accepted to ACC.27-WCC, presenting authors must include both their own and their lead investigator's disclosures on their poster or presentation.

No, our system only allows 25 authors (including the submitter) to be listed on the copy of the abstract/case that will be published in JACC. However, if your abstract/case gets accepted, you are welcome to include additional authors on your poster or presentation.

Yes, you can change the order of all co-authors. To do this, log back into the submission site, click on the submission you want to make the change to, and go to the "Author" tab on the left-hand side of the screen. There, you will see the option to "Change the Order these Author(s) are listed" underneath the author names.

Generally, the Lead Investigator is the senior author of an abstract or case, but sometimes the presenting author will list themselves as the Lead Investigator.

Yes, the maximum character count per submission is 1,900 characters NOT including spaces. If you choose to add an image or table to your submission, it will count as 600 characters towards the total 1,900 characters that are allowed.

Yes, they do, and they cannot be removed. Please account for the section headers in your abstract's total character count.

No, the headers in the body of the abstract or case cannot be edited.

Yes, you may include a table in your abstract or case by uploading an image of it as GIF or JPG file. The easiest way to do this is by taking a screenshot. You can do this on a Windows computer by using the snipping tool, and you can do this on an Apple computer by hitting Command-Shift-4.

You should send an email to support at acc@support.ctimeetingtech.com with a detailed description and screenshots of the problem you are encountering. This will help them best diagnose and resolve the issue.

All tabs on the left-hand side of the submission site will have checkmarks next to them and the "Review My Work" tab will have a message saying, "Your submission is complete and will be sent to review." You will also have the option to send yourself a confirmation email that your submission is complete at the top of the "Review My Work" page. This option will only appear if your submission is complete.

Yes. You can save a copy of your abstract or case by logging into the submission site, clicking on the submission that you want to save, and then going to the "Review My Work" tab on the left-hand side of the screen. On the top of that page, you will have the option to print your abstract or case for your records.

Yes, you can change the presenting author to any listed author on your abstract until ACC.27-WCC. For changes to be reflected in JACC, notify Ashley Truluck (atruluck@acc.org) by Wednesday, February 4, 2027. Please include the control number of the submission and the name of the new presenting author.

No, you cannot. Per ACC policies and procedures, no edits can be made to abstract or case submissions after the submission deadline. This includes adding author names or correcting errors in data. Please carefully review your submission prior to the submission deadline to ensure all co-authors are listed and all information is correct. After October 6, 2026, no more edits can be made to your submission.

To withdraw your abstract, send a written notification to Ashley Truluck (atruluck@acc.org) with the title, authors, affiliations, control number, and submitter's contact details. Use the summary page as part of the notification.

Notifications will be sent out on January 7, 2027, to the presenting author.

Only the presenting author for each submission will be notified about whether the abstract has been accepted or not.

Yes, all accepted presenters will be required to pay a registration fee. However, they will receive a discount off of their registration category. More details will be provided in acceptance notifications.

Yes, abstract and cases will be published online in the ACC.27-WCC JACC Abstract Supplement prior to the ACC Annual Scientific Session.