Najm will begin his one-year term during ACC.26

Hani K. Najm, MD, MSc, FACC, will be the next vice president of the American College of Cardiology, a global cardiovascular organization dedicated to transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health for all. Najm will assume the role of vice president during the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session (ACC.26) on March 28 – 30 in New Orleans.

“It is a profound honor to serve as Vice President of the American College of Cardiology — an organization that has been the heartbeat of cardiovascular innovation and collaboration around the world,” Najm said. “From my early years in Riyadh to my current role at the Cleveland Clinic, I have witnessed firsthand how the ACC’s mission transcends geography and unites us through purpose: to advance heart health for all.”

Najm is a world-renowned congenital cardiothoracic surgeon who has created multiple innovative surgical techniques to repair complex congenital heart lesions that improve outcomes of these patients. Najm was born in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and received his medical degree from King Saud University in Saudi Arabia and completed training at the Toronto Hospital and the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada. He is an expert in congenital heart surgery and has performed over 12,000 surgical procedures for people with complex heart disease. Najm developed the premier pediatric and adult heart program at King Abdulaziz Medical Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In 2016, he joined the Cleveland Clinic as Chair of Pediatric and Adult Congenital Heart Surgery.

Najm is a past president of the Saudi Heart Association. He serves as the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Saudi Heart Association, he is a member of multiple Journal editorial and societal boards and he is professor at Case Western Reserve University.

Najm has played a lead role in ACC's collaboration with the international ministries of health and advancing the College's quality programs working with hospitals and health systems that will continue for many years to improve the outcome of cardiovascular patients globally.

“The ACC has always stood for excellence and unity. I look forward to working with our members across the world to continue building an organization that reflects the diversity, innovation, and dedication of everyone who strives to save and improve lives,” Najm said.

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is a global leader dedicated to transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health for all. For more than 75 years, the ACC has empowered a community of over 60,000 cardiovascular professionals across more than 140 countries with cutting-edge education and advocacy, rigorous professional credentials, and trusted clinical guidance. From its world-class JACC Journals and NCDR registries to its Accreditation Services, global network of Chapters and Sections, and CardioSmart patient initiatives, the College is committed to creating a world where science, knowledge and innovation optimize patient care and outcomes. Learn more at www.ACC.org or connect on social media at @ACCinTouch.

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