| | Day 1 Friday, September 7, 2018 | |
| Time | Description | Speakers |
| 7:00 AM | Breakfast, Registration and Networking | |
| 7:50 AM | Welcome Remarks and Introductions | Somjot Brar, MD, MPH, FACC Conference Chairman |
| | SESSION 1 Moderator: Albert Yuh-Jer Shen, MS, MD, FACC Panelists: Jamal Rana, MD, PhD, FACC; Samjot Brar, MD | |
| 8:00 AM | A Comparative Analysis of Current Lipid Treatment Guidelines | Jamal Rana, MD, PhD, FACC |
| 8:25 AM | Discussion | |
| 8:30 AM | Controversy 1: Pre-Treatment With DAPT Is Not Necessary | Samjot Brar, MD, MPH, FACC |
| 8:55 AM | Discussion | |
| | SESSION 2 Moderator: Somjot Brar, MD, MPH, FACC Panelists: Jamal Rana, MD, PhD, FACC; Srinivas Sarma, MD, MHCM, FCCP; Nigel Gupta, MD; Ahmad Sheikh, MD; and Jonathan Neyer, MD | |
| 9 AM | Important CV Trials of 2017-8: ORBITA, VEST, POISE One Yr, CABANA, CASTLE-AF, SMART-DATE, ODYSSEY Outcomes, CECCY & Cousin | Albert Shen, MS, MD, FACC |
| 9:45 AM | Discussion | |
| | SESSION 3 Moderator: Blanding Jones, MD Panelists: Barbara Amos, CNS, RN, MSN, CHFN; Jonathan Neyer, MD; and Ameet Keeny, MD | |
| 10 AM | Internalizing VAD: Challenges, Insights, and Learnings | Barbara Amos, CNS, RN, MSN, CHFN |
| 10:25 AM | Discussion | |
| 10:30 AM | Break and Networking | |
| | SESSION 4 Moderator: Gary Roach, MD Panelists: Blanding Jones, MD; Ahmad Sheikh, MD; Dhaval Trivedi, MD | |
| 10:45 AM | Arterial versus Venous Grafts: Is There a Role for the Radial Artery and RIMA | Dhaval Trivedi, MD |
| 11:05 AM | Discussion | |
| 11:10 AM | Hemodynamic Support with Cardiac Surgery: IABP versus Impella versus ECMO | Ahmad Sheikh, MD |
| 11:30 AM | Discussion | |
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| 11:35 AM | Spontaneous Atrial Fibrillation: Treatment Strategies (NOAC, Ablation) and Reversal Agents | Laurent Lewkowiez, MD |
| 12:15 PM | Lunch & Networking | |
| | SESSION 5 Moderator: Somjot Brar, MD, MPH, FACC Panelists: Ahmad Sheikh, MD; Jacob Mishell, MD; Abhimanyu Uberoi, MD; Andrew Rassi, MD, FACC, FSCAI | |
| 1:30 PM | Early Valve Thrombosis Post-TAVR: Incidence, Prognosis, and Management | Andrew Rassi, MD, FACC, FSCAI |
| 1:55 PM | Discussion | |
| 2:00 PM | Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion: Indications, Devices, Benefits, and Risks | Samjot Brar, MD, MPH, FACC |
| 2:25 PM | Discussion | |
| 2:30 PM | Heart Failure and Functional MR in the High-Risk Patient: Medical Therapy versus Surgery versus MitraClip | Blanding Jones, MD |
| 2:55 PM | Discussion | |
| 3:00 PM | Break and Networking | |
| | SESSION 6 Moderator: Srinivas Sarma, MD Panelists: Jonathan Neyer, MD; Nigel Gupta, MD; Blanding Jones, MD; Colleen Creamer, RN, MS,CHFN | |
| 3:15 PM | Approaches to End-of-life Care in the Cardiac Patient | Ashok Krishnaswami, MD, MAS, FACC |
| 3:45 PM | Discussion | |
| 3:55 PM 4:00 PM | Conclusion | |
| DAY 2 Saturday, September 8, 2018 | | |
| Time | Description | Speakers |
| 7:00 AM | Breakfast, Registration and Networking | |
| 7:50 AM | Welcome Back and Introductions | Somjot Brar, MD, MPH, FACC Conference Chairman |
| | SESSION 1 Moderator: Albert Yuh-Jer Shen, MS, MD, FACC Panelists: Nigel Gupta, MD; Christopher Lowery, MD | |
| 8:00 AM | Driving and Syncope: Practical Tips and What You Need to Know | Nigel Gupta, MD |
| 8:25 AM | Discussion | |
| 8:30 AM | Ventricular Arrhythmias and the Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death: What’s New in the Guidelines? | Christopher Lowery, MD |
| 8:55 AM | Discussion | |
| | SESSION 2 Moderator: Somjot Brar, MD Panelists: Albert Yuh-Jer Shen, MS, MD, FACC; Srinivas Sarma, MD, MHCM, FCCP; Jamal Rana, MD, PhD, FACC and Gary Roach, MD | |
| 9:00 AM | Keynote: Choosing Wisely Campaign | Christine Cassel, MD |
| 9:45 AM | Discussion | |
| | SESSION 3 Moderator: Robert Crawford, MD Panelists: Blanding Jones, MD; Dhaval Trivedi, MD; Rima Griauzde, MD | |
| 10:00 AM | Controversy 2: Is Utilization of the Pulmonary Artery Catheter Still Relevant in Patients Undergoing CABG and/or Single Valve Replacement? | Gary Roach, MD |
| 10:25 AM | Discussion | |
| 10:30 AM | Break and Networking | |
| | SESSION 4 Moderator: Ahmad Sheikh, MD Panelists: Albert Yuh-Jer Shen, MS, MD, FACC; Abhimanyu Uberoi, MD, MS. FACC, FSCAI; Andrew Rassi, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Jacob Mishell, MD | |
| 10:45 AM | The Evolving Role of Hemodynamic Support in High Risk PCI | Abhimanyu Uberoi, MD |
| 11:05 AM | Discussion | |
| 11:10 AM | Transcatheter Treatment for Organic and Functional Mitral Valve Disease | Jacob Mishell, MD |
| 11:30 AM | Discussion | |
| 11:35 AM | Research Highlight: The Strengths and Limitations of ASCVD Risk Prediction | Jamal Rana, MD, PhD, FACC |
| 12:05 PM | Discussion | |
| 12:15 PM | Lunch and Networking | |
| | SESSION 5 Moderator: Somjot Brar, MD Panelists: Albert Yuh-Jer Shen, MS, MD, FACC; Gary Roach, MD; Andrew Rassi, MD, FACC, FSCAI | |
| 1:30 PM | TVT Registry: What Have We Learned? | Ralph Brindis, MD, MPH, MACC, FSCAI, FAHA |
| 2:15 PM | Discussion | |
| 2:20 PM | Controversy 3: Public Reporting of Outcomes Data: Lessons Learned and Future Directions | Ralph Brindis, MD, MPH, MACC, FSCAI, FAHA |
| 2:45 PM | Discussion | |
| 2:50 PM | Break and Networking | |
| | SESSION 6 Moderator: Gary Roach, MD Panelists: Samjot Brar, MD; Ahmad Sheikh, MD; Ameet Keny, MD; Raymond Chen, MD | |
| 3:05 PM | Risks versus Benefits and Outcomes of Monitored Anesthesia Care versus General Anesthesia for TAVR | Ameet Keny, MD |
| 3:25 PM | Discussion | |
| 3:30 PM | Multidisciplinary Approach to Thoracic Aortic Disease | Ahmad Sheikh, MD |
| 3:55 PM 4:00 PM | Discussion Conference Adjourned | |
