Nephrologist
Advanced Heart Failure and
Transplant Cardiologist
Endrocinologist and
Lipidologist
Advanced Heart Failure and
Transplant Cardiologist
| Hour | Topic |
|---|---|
| 07:00 AM | Continental Breakfast and Registration |
| Block 1: Device-Based Therapy | |
| 08:00 AM | Advances in Cardioverter-Defibrillator Therapy and Heart Failure Management Dr. Miguel Leal |
| 08:30 AM | Leadless vs. Conduction System Pacing Dr. Miguel Leal |
| 09:00 AM | Biventricular vs. Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing Dr. Jose Marcial |
| 09:30 AM | Break |
| Block II: Atrial Fibrillation | |
| 10:00 AM | Advances and Future in Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Dr. Fergie Losiniecki |
| 10:25 AM | Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion vs. Direct Oral Anticoagulants for Prevention of Thromboembolic Events Dr. Kar Saibal |
| 10:50 AM | Anticoagulation After Atrial Fibrillation or Atrial Flutter Ablation Dr. Kar Saibal |
| 11:30 AM | Satellite Conference |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch |
| Block III: Clinical Electrophysiology | |
| 01:00 PM | Antiarrhythmic Therapy Cases Dr. Juan C. Sotomonte |
| 01:30 PM | Syncope Cases Dr. Hilton Franqui |
| 02:00 PM | Sudden Cardiac Death Risk Beyond Ischemic and Nonischemic Cardiomyopathy Dr. Fergie Losiniecki |
| 02:30 PM | Break |
| Block IV: Special Populations | |
| 03:00 PM | Arrhythmia Management During Pregnancy Dr. Kamala Tamirisa |
| 03:30 PM | Arrhythmias and Sudden Death in Adults with Congenital Heart Disease Dr. Kamala Tamirisa |
| 04:00 PM | FIT Electrophysiology Jeopardy! |
| 04:30 PM | Closing Remarks |
| Hour | Topic |
|---|---|
| Block 1: Device-Based Therapy | |
| 07:50 AM | Welcome Remarks |
| 08:00 AM | Pacemakers and Device Basics Dr. Hector L. Banchs Viñas |
| 08:30 AM | Cardioverter – Defibrillators: Indications and Device Basics Dr. Hector L. Banchs Viñas |
| 09:00 AM | Life After Cardiac Implantable Devices: Complications, Truths, and Myths Dr. Juan J. Nieves-Rivera |
| 09:30 AM | Break |
| Block II: Atrial Fibrillation | |
| 10:00 AM | Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion: Patient Selection and Procedure Dr. Edwin Rodriguez-Cruz |
| 10:30 AM | TEE Imaging for Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Dr. Antonio Orraca-Gotay |
| 11:00 AM | Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation: Who? When? How? Dr. Juan C. Sotomonte-Ariza |
| 11:30 AM | Satellite Conference |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch |
| Block III: Clinical Electrophysiology I | |
| 01:00 PM | Arrhytmias After Cardiac Surgery Dr. Ricardo Perez Feliciano |
| 01:30 PM | Frequently Used Antiarrhytmic Medications and Anticoagulation Dr. Enrique Leal |
| 02:00 PM | Evaluation of Patients with Palpitations Dr. William Borges Cancel |
| 02:30 PM | Break |
| Block IV: Clinical Electrophysiology II | |
| 03:00 PM | ECG Rhythm Interpretation Pearls Dr. Hilton Franqui |
| 03:30 PM | Evaluation of Patients With Syncope Dr. Hilton Franqui |
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| Hour | Title |
|---|---|
| 07:00am | Continental Breakfast and Registration |
| 07:55am | Welcoming Remarks Valentín Del Río, MD, FACC President & Governor ACC PR Chapter Ricardo Santiago, MD, FACC President Scientific Program Committee |
| 08:00am | Session A: From Evidence to Practice: Scientific Advances and Guideline Updates Best of ACC Late Breaking Clinical Trials Hadley Wilson, MD, MACC Update on the ACC/AHA Guideline for Perioperative Cardiovascular Management for Noncardiac Surgery Purvi Parwani, MD, FACC Update on the ACC/AHA Guidelines for the Management of Patients with Acute Coronary Syndromes Hadley Wilson, MD, MACC |
| 09:00am | Discussion |
| 09:10am | Coffee Break – Exhibitor Visit |
| 09:25am | Session B: Emerging Paradigms in Coronary Disease Moderator: Ricardo Santiago, MD, FACC Microvascular dysfunction evaluation and treatment: an interventional cardiologist’s perspective Brett Wanamaker, MD, FACC, FSCAI Lipoprotein(a): The Next Major Target in Coronary Disease Prevention Hector Martinez, MD, FACC Heart Team Challenges: revascularization decision-making in the modern era Brett Wanamaker, MD, FACC, FSCAI |
| 10:25am | Discussion |
| 10:35am | Coffee Break – Exhibitor Visit |
| 10:50am | Session C: Cardiology Potpourri Approach to Severe Mitral Regurgitation in Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy Jose Madrazo, MD Multi-modality Advanced Imaging in Cardiac Amyloidosis Juan Lopez-Mattei, MD, FACC |
| 11:30am | Discussion |
| 11:40am | Lunch Symposium |
| 01:10pm | Kick-Off Symposium |
| 01:30pm | Session D: Electrophysiology Fundamentals & Advances Moderator: Juan Sotomonte, MD, FACC Live Case: 3D-Mapping + FARAPULSE Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) Operator: Hilton Franqui, MD, FACC / Francisco Perez, MD, FACC Non-thermal ablation Juan Sotomonte, MD, FACC Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion: The “Dual-Operator” Perspective Ricardo Perez, MD, FACC Newer Technologies in ICD Therapy (EV-ICD) Helder Hernandez, MD, FACC Leadless Pacing: Update 2026 Alfredo Lamela, MD |
| 03:00pm | Discussion |
| 03:10pm | Coffee Break – Exhibitor Visit |
| 03:25pm | Sunset Symposium |
| 03:55pm | Day Conclusion – Adjourn Valentin Del Rio, MD, FACC |
| Hour | Title |
|---|---|
| 07:00am | Continental Breakfast and Registration |
| 07:55am | Welcoming Remarks Valentín Del Río, MD, FACC President & Governor ACC PR Chapter Ricardo Santiago, MD, FACC President Scientific Program Committee |
| 08:00am | Session E: Transcatheter Valvular Interventions Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Mitral Valve Repair: Current Status and Future Directions Pedro Colon, MD, FACC Does commercial experience then inform indication? A story about TAVR “Low-Risk” TAVR Hemal Gada, MD Contemporary Evaluation of Tricuspid Regurgitation in the Transcatheter Era Purvi Parwani, MD, FACC Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Replacement: The New TAVR!!! Hemal Gada, MD |
| 09:20am | Discussion |
| 09:30am | Coffee Break – Exhibitor Visit |
| 09:45am | Session F: Contemporary Strategies and System Innovation in Cardiac Surgery Surgical Repair or Transcatheter Clip for Primary Mitral Regurgitation? Patrick McCarthy, MD, FACC Advancing Cardiac Surgical Quality in a U.S. Territory: Early Experience with Phase-of-Care Mortality Assessment Gonzalo Gonzalez, MD Surgical or Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement for Bicuspid Aortic Stenosis? Patrick McCarthy, MD, FACC |
| 10:45am | Master Lecture: José Eugenio López, MD, FACC Moderator: Ricardo Santiago, MD, FACC Building a Regional Adult Cardiac Surgery Network in Puerto Rico: Implementation, Outcomes and Future Directions Gonzalo Gonzalez, MD |
| 11:15am | Discussion |
| 11:25am | Coffee Break – Exhibitor Visit |
| 11:40am | Lunch Symposium |
| 01:00pm | Kick-off Symposium |
| 01:20pm | Session G: Fellows In-Training Moderator: Senior FITs Clinical Case – CCVPR The Hole Story: Left Ventricular Pseudoaneurysm from Infective Endocarditis Andres Garcia, MD Clinical Case – San Lucas Hospital Title: TBA Luis Colon, MD / Angel Ramos, MD Clinical Case – VACHCS Fix the Flow, Not the Valve: A Hemodynamic Strategy to Ebstein’s Anomaly Stephanie Ortiz, MD OR When Inferior Occlusion Myocardial Infarction Does Not Meet STEMI Criteria Diego Ortiz, MD Clinical Case – MMC Title: TBA Xavier Delgado, MD / Brian Torres, MD Clinical Case – MUSC Health Successful Outcomes with VT Ablation in Patients with Cardiac Amyloidosis Jomar Machuca, MD |
| 02:10pm | Coffee Break – Exhibitor Visit |
| 02:25pm | Session H: Hot Topics in Cardio-Oncology Advancing Cardio-Oncology: Scientific Progress and Clinical Priorities Bonnie Ky, MD, MSCE, FACC Coronary artery disease in cancer patients Juan Lopez-Mattei, MD, FACC Evolving Oncology Treatments and Cardiovascular Risk: Cardio-Oncology in 2026 Bonnie Ky, MD, MSCE, FACC |
| 03:25pm | Discussion |
| 03:35pm | State of the Chapter Valentin Del Rio, MD, FACC National ACC Update Bonnie Ky, MD, MSCE, FACC |
| 04:00pm | FIT Jeopardy 2026 |
| 04:35pm | FIT Poster and Oral Presentations Competition Winner Announcement |
| 04:40pm | Day Conclusion – Adjourn Valentin Del Rio, MD, FACC |
Need Assessment
The Puerto Rico Chapter of the American College of Cardiology, on its 36th Meeting, will provide the most updated information regarding the management of basic and complex cardiovascular diseases and practice improvement. A well-balanced scientific program has been developed, emphasizing appropriateness of care in patients with progressive and cardiovascular diseases and other relevant conditions carrying significant morbidity and mortality in our population. Also, will highlight the application of current guidelines, existing and new technologies, and breakthroughs in the management and prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
Educational Objectives for the ACC Puerto Rico Chapter 2026 Meeting:
*Subject to changes
| Hour | Title |
|---|---|
| 08:15am | Welcoming Remarks Abigail Matos Pagan, DNP, MS, APRN- RN, NHDP-BC, AACC CVT Section President |
| 08:30am | Prioritize preventive measures for cardiovascular health Miriam J. Nieto, PhD, RN, AAC |
| 09:05am | Cardio-obstetrics’: Care for women’s health Carla P. Rodríguez, MD, FACC |
| 09:35am | Echocardiography in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Mariangely Rodriguez, MHSA, BS, RDCS |
| 10:15am | Coffee Break & Exhibitor Visit |
| 10:50am | The prognostic value of Frank’s crease Abigail Matos Pagan, DNP, MS, APRN- RN, NHDP-BC, AACC |
| 11:25am | Update on Hypertension Guidelines Dr. José Rivera del Rio, MD, FACC |
| 12:00pm | Lunch |
| 01:10pm | MD PROGRAM Session D: Electrophysiology Fundamentals & Advances Live Case: 3D-Mapping + FARAPULSE Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) Operator: Hilton Franqui, MD, FACC / Francisco Perez, MD, FACC Non-thermal ablation Juan Sotomonte, MD, FACC Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion: The “Dual-Operator” Perspective Ricardo Perez, MD, FACC Newer Technologies in ICD Therapy (EV-ICD) Helder Hernandez, MD, FACC Leadless Pacing: Update 2026 Alfredo Lamela, MD |
| 03:00pm | Afternoon Break – Exhibitor Visit |
| 03:15pm | CARDIOVASCULAR TEAM APPLICATION DISCUSSION Moderator: Abigail Matos Pagan, DNP, MS, APRN- RN, NHDP-BC, AACC Miriam J. Nieto Vazquez, PhD, RN, AACC |
| 03:30pm | CVT Announcements & Adjourn |
| Hour | Title |
|---|---|
| 08:00am | Welcoming Remarks Miriam Nieto, PhD, AACC, RN- CVT Section Secretary |
| 08:30am | Partial Heart Transplant Raul Cota, MD, FACC |
| 09:00am | PAD: Risk and Management Darcy Diago, MD, FACC |
| 09:30am | Coffee Break & Exhibitor Visit |
| 09:50am | Stent Thrombosis Valentín J. Del Rio-Santiago, MD, FACC |
| 10:35am | Back to basic EKG Part I Marcos Velazquez, MD, FACC |
| 11:20am | Back to basic EKG Part II Marcos Velazquez, MD, FACC |
| 12:00pm | Lunch |
| 01:00pm | MD PROGRAM Session G: Fellows In-Training Moderator: Senior FITs Clinical Case – CCVPR The Hole Story: Left Ventricular Pseudoaneurysm from Infective Endocarditis Andres Garcia, MD Clinical Case – San Lucas Hospital Title: TBA Luis Colon, MD / Angel Ramos, MD Clinical Case – VACHCS Fix the Flow, Not the Valve: A Hemodynamic Strategy to Ebstein’s Anomaly Stephanie Ortiz, MD OR When Inferior Occlusion Myocardial Infarction Does Not Meet STEMI Criteria Diego Ortiz, MD Clinical Case – MMC Title: TBA Xavier Delgado, MD / Brian Torres, MD Clinical Case – MUSC Health Successful Outcomes with VT Ablation in Patients with Cardiac Amyloidosis Jomar Machuca, MD |
| 02:30pm | CARDIOVASCULAR TEAM APPLICATION DISCUSSION Moderators: Abigail Matos Pagan, DNP, MS, APRN- RN, NHDP-BC, AACC Miriam J. Nieto Vazque |
| 03:00pm | CVT Section Report Abigail Matos Pagan, DNP, MS, APRN- RN, NHDP-BC, AACC Miriam J. Nieto, PhD, RN, AACC |
Disclosure: This educational activity was submitted by the University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez Nursing Department for 12 CEU to the Puerto Rico Board of Nursing, Board of Radiographic and Radiotherapy Technology (sonography).
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| Hour | Title |
|---|---|
| 07:55am | Welcoming Remarks Valentín Del Río, MD, FACC President & Governor ACC PR Chapter Ricardo Santiago, MD, FACC President Scientific Program Committee |
| 08:00am | Session A: Arterial Hypertension: From the Basics to the Intervention Moderator: Rosella Marmorato Arterial Hypertension Guidelines: Review of the Basics María Peguero, MD Renovascular Denervation HTN: What you need to know? Rony Lahoud Can we use AI for better blood pressure control? Eugene Yang, MD |
| 09:00am | Discussion |
| 09:10am | Coffee Break – Exhibitor Visit |
| 09:25am | Session B: Interventional Cardiology I Moderator: Héctor Martínez How to diagnose coronary microvascular dysfunction Yader Sandoval Coronary Physiology – LIVE Case 1 – Live Streaming from Bayamon Heart and Lung Institute Ricardo Santiago Entering the world of CT-guided PCI Yader Sandoval |
| 10:15am | Discussion |
| 10:25am | Coffee Break – Exhibitor Visit |
| 10:40am | Session C: Valvular Heart Disease I Moderator: Ernesto Soltero Aortic Valve 2025: Which Valve for Which Patient? Thomas Beaver Transcatheter Management Options for Tricuspid Regurgitation Rony Lahoud Mitral Valve 2025: Equipoise Matters! Thomas Beaver Educational Lecture – Non-CME Lifetime Management – A journey for you patient with aortic stenosis Thomas Beaver |
| 12:00pm | Discussion |
| 12:10pm | Satellite Symposium Non-CME followed by
LIVE Case 2 Live Case Integration Streaming from Bayamón Heart and Lung Institute Improving Patient Outcomes with Modern PCI: The impact of IVUS on Clinical Decision-Making Panel: Carla Rosario Jonathan Cordero Diego González Sponsored by BOSTON SCIENTIFIC |
| 12:40pm | Lunch |
| 01:30pm | Session D: Congenital Heart Disease Congenital Heart Disease – High Yield Topics Stacey Fisher Let’s Talk about Atrial Septal Defects in Adults Ari Cedars ACHD Imaging: The Basics for the General Cardiologist Guillermo Torres Contemporary Management of Obstructive HCM: Putting It All Together in the Era of Novel Drug Therapies José Madrazo |
| 02:50pm | Discussion |
| 03:00pm | Coffee Break – Exhibitor Visit |
| 03:15pm | Session E: Electrophysiology Moderator: Ricardo Pérez Feliciano What You Need to Know about the ACC/AHA/ACC/HRS Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Atrial Fibrillation Mina Chung How I Manage Device-Detected AF and Anticoagulation Indications Helder Hernandez Surgical Options for Atrial Fibrillation in the Era of PFA Ablation Thomas Beaver Tackling the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Challenge: A Call to Action Mina Chung LIVE Case 3 Live Case Integration – Leadless Pacemaker Streaming from Bayamón Heart and Lung Institute Francisco Pérez |
| 04:35pm | Discussion |
| 04:45pm | Day Conclusion – Adjourn Valentin Del Rio, MD FACC |
| Hour | Title |
|---|---|
| 07:55am | Welcoming Remarks Valentín Del Río, MD, FACC President & Governor ACC PR Chapter Ricardo Santiago, MD, FACC President Scientific Program Committee |
| 08:00am | Session F: Preventive Cardiology / Obesity: Integrated Management Moderator: Carla Rodríguez The Obesity Epidemic: Cardiovascular benefits and new perspectives beyond weight loss Paola Mansilla Cardiovascular Risk Prediction – PREVENT or not to PREVENT Eugene Yang The Renaissance in Lipids Therapeutics Pamela Morris |
| 09:20am | Discussion |
| 09:30am | Coffee Break – Exhibitor Visit |
| 09:45am | Session G: Fellows In Training Moderator: Stephanie Ortiz / Jeandelize Soto / Raúl Cota Survival Against The Odds: Aborted Sudden Cardiac Death in a Young Female with Left Ventricular Non-Compaction Cardiomyopathy and Congenital Long QT Syndrome Enrique Leal Alvarez – FIT – UPR Fire Spreading Within: From Urological Infection to Dual Valve Crisis Christian Camacho – San Lucas Hospital Be mindful of the elusive inferior occlusive myocardial infarction without STEMI criteria Maria del Mar Burgos – VACHCS Updated In-hospital ACS Guidelines at MMC: A Qualitive Improvement Initiative Joseph Maldonado – MMC |
| 10:35am | Coffee Break – Exhibitor Visit |
| 10:50am | Session H: Cardiovascular Potpourri I Moderator: Francisco Merced Unmet needs and the future of intervention for aortic regurgitation Duane Pinto Pre-TAVR Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease: Treat or Not To Treat? Catalin Toma Transcatheter Options for Tricuspid Regurgitation Pedro Villablanca Educational Lecture Non-CME Screening and Indications in TEER DMR – Best Practices Konstantinos Koulogiannis |
| 12:10pm | Discussion |
| 12:20pm | Satellite Symposium Non-CME
Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction in Stable Angina
/ Chronic Coronary Syndrome Yader Sandoval Sponsored by ABBOTT |
| 12:50pm | Lunch |
| 01:40pm | Session I: Pulmonary Embolism / Pulmonary HTN Moderator: Orlando Rodríguez Update in Pulmonary HTN: Definition, Classification, Diagnosis, Risk Assessment and Treatment Stacey Fisher Updates in Pulmonary Emboli: Where are we now? Belinda Rivera Interventions in Acute and Chronic PE Catalin Toma After The Clot: What Now? (Post-PE complications) Belinda Rivera Master Lecture: Dr. José Eugenio López Moderator: Eduardo Partida JR The Case for Hospital Response Teams: from STEMI to PERT Orlando Rodriguez |
| 03:20pm | Discussion |
| 03:30pm | Coffee Break – Exhibitor Visit |
| 03:45pm | State of the Chapter Valentin Del Rio National ACC Update Pamela Morris, MD FACC |
| 04:00pm | Session K: FIT Jeopardy 2025 Moderator: Hilton Franqui |
| 04:35pm | FIT Poster and Oral Presentations Competition
Winner Announcement Ari Cedars |
| 04:40pm | Day Conclusion – Adjourn Valentin Del Rio, MD |
Sponsorship Statement
This activity is sponsored by The Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc. and the “American College of Cardiology Puerto Rico Chapter”.
Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc., and American College of Cardiology Puerto Rico Chapter. The Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), Provider’s No. 0007249, to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc, is accredited by the Puerto Rico Board of Licensing and Medical Disciplines, provider’s No. 016-DC26-JLDM.
Credit Designation
The Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc designate this educational activity for a maximum of 14.0 Category 1 Credits™. Health should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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All persons who are in a position to control the educational content of a sponsored activity are expected to disclose to the participants any relevant financial relationship(s) they have with the commercial supporters and/or providers of commercial services and/or manufacturers of any commercial products discussed during the educational activity. All conflicts of interest have been identified and resolved prior to the release of this activity.
Target Audience
This program is designed for physicians.
Need Assessment
The Puerto Rico Chapter of the American College of Cardiology, on its 35th Meeting, will provide the most updated information regarding the management of basic and complex cardiovascular diseases and practice improvement. A well-balanced scientific program has been developed, emphasizing appropriateness of care in patients with progressive and cardiovascular diseases and other relevant conditions carrying significant morbidity and mortality in our population. Also, will highlight the application of current guidelines, existing and new technologies, and breakthroughs in the management and prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the program the participant should be able to:
1. Review current management of arterial hypertension, as per latest guidelines.
2. Understand the role of denervation and stenting in managing renovascular hypertension.
3. Learn about new evidence involving the use of Artificial Intelligence in diagnosing and treating arterial hypertension.
4. Focus on early recognition and management of puncture-related complications in the cath lab.
5. Review data of the use of antiplatelet monotherapy after stenting.
6. Learn about how the new transcatheter valve therapies available can be useful treating mitral and tricuspid pathologies.
7. Review the diagnosis and current management of pulmonary hypertension.
8. Learn about how to properly treat acute and chronic pulmonary embolism.
9. Review the latest guidelines regarding management of atrial fibrillation.
10. Discuss the best approach to prevent sudden cardiac arrest and its complications.
11. Obtain a better understanding of how diabetes mellitus and sleep disorders can increase cardiovascular risk: a focus on preventive strategies.
12. Learn about how to effectively manage lipids: a guide for everyday cardiologist.
13. Understand how the new weight loss management strategies (invasive and non-invasive) can improve cardiovascular health in obese patients.
| Hour | Title |
|---|---|
| 08:00am | Welcoming Remarks Abigail Matos Pagan, DNP, ANPC, RN- CVT Section President |
| 08:15am | Trends in cardiovascular practice beyond 2025 Abigail Matos Pagan, DNP, APRN, NHDP-BC, AACC, RN Miriam J. Nieto, PhD, AACC, RN |
| 08:45am | Role of CVT supporting patients with obesity Miriam J. Nieto, PhD, AACC, RN |
| 09:20am | Landscape of CV therapies: Novelty drugs Dr. Kyle Melin, PharmD |
| 10:15am | Coffee Break & Exhibitor Visit |
| 10:50am | Hemodynamic assessment of critical patients by ECO/Doppler For CVT’s Dr. Jorge Martinez, MD, FACC |
| 11:40am | Amyloidosis Dr. Juan Nieves Rivera, MD, FACC |
| 12:15pm | Lunch |
| 01:30pm | Cardio-Oncology Dr. José Rivera del Rio, MD, FACC |
| 02:00pm | Chest Pain Dr. Ismael Ortiz, MD, FACC |
| 03:00pm | LVAD Dr. Francisco Merced, MD, FACC |
| 03:30pm | Peripheral vasopressors: what is the protocol? Kevin Torres, MSN, CCRN, CMC, CV-BC, CVT, RN |
| 04:00pm | CVT Announcements & Adjourn |
| Hour | Title |
|---|---|
| 08:00am | Welcoming Remarks Miriam Nieto, PhD, AACC, RN- CVT Section Secretary |
| 08:30am | The heart in weather extremes Abigail Matos Pagan, DNP, APRN, NHDP-BC, AACC, RN |
| 09:00am | Pregnancy and Hypertension Management Carla Rodríguez, MD, FACC |
| 09:30am | Coffee Break and Exhibitor Visit |
| 09:45am | Case studies by FIT |
| 10:35am | Cardiac Olympics Part I Kevin Torres, MSN, CCRN, CMC, CV-BC, CVT, RN |
| 11:20am | Update in ACLS- AHA Elba Caballero Cardona, MSN, RN CAMC |
| 12:00pm | Lunch |
| 01:30pm | Cardiac Olympics Finals Kevin Torres, MSN, CCRN, CMC, CV-BC, CVT, RN |
| 02:30pm | Is there a killer in you? Research report Adela Bauzá, Andrea Borrero UPRM Nursing students |
| 03:00pm | CVT Section Report Abigail Matos, DNP, APRN, NHDP-BC, AACC, RN Miriam J. Nieto, PhD, AACC, RN |
| Disclosure: This educational activity was submitted by the University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez Nursing Department for 12 CEU to the Puerto Rico Board of Nursing, Board of Radiographic, Radiotherapy Technology (sonography) and Pharmacists. | |
Disclosure: This educational activity was submitted by the University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez Nursing Department for 12 CEU to the Puerto Rico Board of Nursing, Board of Radiographic and Radiotherapy Technology (sonography).
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(On-site Registration – registration fee add $50)
| Hour | Title |
|---|---|
| 07:50am | Welcoming Remarks Valentín Del Río, MD, FACC President & Governor ACC PR Chapter Ricardo Santiago, MD, FACC President Scientific Program Committee |
| 08:00am | Session A: Transcatheter Therapies for Aortic Stenosis LIVE Case 1 – TAVR Live Streaming from Bayamon Heart and Lung Institute Pedro Colón, MD Aortic Valve Calcium Score: An alternative to Doppler echocardiography in the diagnosis and outcomes of patients with severe stenosis Ismael Ortíz, MD Guidelines vs. Practice: Is it prime time for TAVR in low-risk patients? Héctor Martínez, MD Treatment decisions in Aortic Stenosis: How does performance and durability impact valve choice in 2024 Alejandro López, MD Optimal antithrombotic therapy after TAVR: What are the Gaps in knowledge? Eric Avilés, MD |
| 09:35am | Coffee Break – Exhivitor Visit |
| 09:50am | Session B: Carotid Artery Disease LIVE Case 2 – Carotid Stenting Live Streaming from Bayamon Heart and Lung Institute Damian Grovas, MD Carotid Artery Stenting (CAS): Technique and Selection Criteria Edwin Perez, MD Carotid Artery Revascularization: Technique and Selection Criteria Ivan Dominguez, MD TransCarotid Artery Revascularization – Technique and Selection Criteria Jorge Weber, MD Live Debate: Is TCAR better than carotid artery stenting? Edwin Perez, MD Is carotid artery stenting better than TCAR? Ivan Dominguez, MD Is CEA better than TCAR and CAS? Jorge Weber, MD |
| 11:20am | Coffee Break – Exhibitor Visit |
| 11:35am | Session C: Advanced Cardiac Imaging + Cardio-Oncology Session Role of Cardiac CT in Cardio-Oncology Juan Lopez-Mattei, MD Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging is Essential in Cardio-Oncology Lauren A. Baldassarre, MD Cardiac Masses: The Role of Cardiovascular Imaging in the Differential Diagnosis Juan Lopez-Mattei, MD Advanced Cardiac Imaging Techniques to Assess Immunotherapy Related Cardiotoxicity Lauren A. Baldassarre, MD |
| 12:50pm | Lunch Symposium |
| 01:50pm | Session D: Coronary Artery Disease
LIVE Case 3 – Coronary Lithotripsy and Bifurcation PCI Live Streaming from Bayamon Heart and Lung Institute Ricardo Santiago, MD José Rodríguez Escudero, MD Darshan Doshi, MD Antiplatelet Therapy after PCI – Is single antiplatelet therapy an option? Orlando Rodriguez, MD Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL): A giant leap in the management of calcium Darshan Doshi, MD Protected PCI in Complex High-Risk Patients: Update on Impella ECP the World’s Smallest Heart Pump Amir Kaki, MD |
| 03:45pm | Session E: Fellows In Training I
Walking on collaterals: Unveiling Discrepancies in Gender-Based Variances in Peripheral Artery Disease Maria Rodriguez Santiago, MD FIT – CCVPR Everyone Deserves a Last Hurrah: A case of Interventricular Septal Rupture Raul Cota Ley, MD FIT – HESLP Valve-in-Valve Using Edwards Sapien 3 Following Failed Evolut R Implantation in a Degenerated Surgical Bioprosthesis Juan Rivera Torres, MD FIT – VACHCS |
| 04:30pm | Day Conclusion – Adjourn Valentin Del Rio, MD |
| Hour | Title |
|---|---|
| 07:50am | Welcoming Remarks Valentín Del Río, MD, FACC President & Governor ACC PR Chapter Ricardo Santiago, MD, FACC President Scientific Program Committee |
| 08:00am | Session F: Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Fibrillation Management: 2024 Update Hilton Franqui, MD First Line ablation for Persistent AF: Are we there? Mohamed Kanj, MD LAA closure devices for all patients: Is that appropriate? Francisco Pérez, MD Current State of the Art of Pulsed Field Ablation in AF ablation Mohamed Kanj, MD |
| 09:10am | Coffee Break – Exhibitor Visit |
| 09:25am | Session G: Cardio-OB + ACHD Session
Controversies in the Management of Pregnant Patients with Heart Disease: Anticoagulation, Mode of Delivery and Medication Use Katherine Economy, MD Anne Valente, MD When to refer to an adult congenital heart specialist? Anne Valente, MD Cardiovascular Disease Medications in Pregnancy Carla Rodriguez, MD Valve procedures in pregnancy – who, how and when? Katherine Economy, MD Anne Valente, MD “Putting It All Together”: Interactive Case-Based Discussion Katherine Economy, MD Anne Valente, MD Carla Rodríguez, MD |
| 10:45am | Coffee Break – Exhibitor Visit |
| 11:00am | Session H: Heart Failure + Cardiogenic Shock
Heart Failure Management: 2024 Expert Consensus Decision Pathway Adrian da Silva, MD Right Time, Right Therapy: The Changing Landscape of Advanced Heart Failure Therapies Himabindu Vidula, MD Challenges in the Evaluation and Management of Obese Patients with Heart Failure: Is there a chance to tip the scale? Adrian da Silva, MD Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction is still Heart Failure Juan Nieves, MD |
| 12:05pm | Lunch Symposium |
| 01:05pm | Session I: Fellows In Training JEOPARDY |
| 01:45pm | Session J: Fellows In Training II
Unmasking a rare cause of decompensated HFpEF: A timely diagnosis of congenital heart disease in a middle-aged man Héctor Sepulveda Alemañy, MD FIT – CCVPR The great masquerade: A rare case of masked Yamaguchi Syndrome Darcy Diago Blanco, MD FIT – HESLP Breaking Ground: Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Repair – A Landmark First Case Presentation Luis Molinary Jiménez, MD FIT – VACHCS Effective management of AICD-associated endocarditis with AngioVac and laser lead extraction Alexandra Lackey, MD FIT Florida |
| 02:25pm | Coffee Break – Exhibitor Visit |
| 02:40pm | Session K: Cardiovascular Potpourri
Novel Percutaneous Approach to Massive PE Amir Kaki, MD Use of Intravascular Imaging for Left Main Interventions Darshan Doshi, MD Transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement: The new TAVR! Hemal Gada, MD |
| 03:45pm | Session L: National ACC Feature and Updates
Master Lecture: Dr. José Eugenio López Escalation Strategies for Cardiogenic Shock: Do we have what it takes in Puerto Rico? Amir Kaki, MD State of the Chapter Valentin Del Rio, MD National ACC Update Himabindu Vidula, MD |
| 04:30pm | Day Conclusion – Adjourn Valentin Del Rio, MD |
Sponsorship Statement
This activity is sponsored by The Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc. and the American College of Cardiology Puerto Rico Chapter.
Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc., and American College of Cardiology Puerto Rico Chapter. The Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), Provider’s No. 0007249, to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc is accredited by the Puerto Rico Board of Licensing and Medical Disciplines, provider’s No. 016-DC26-JLDM.
Credit Designation
The Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc designate this educational activity for a maximum of 12.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Faculty Disclosure Policy
It is the policy of Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc to ensure independence, balance, objectivity, scientific rigor and integrity in all of its sponsored educational activities.
All persons who are in a position to control the educational content of a sponsored activity are expected to disclose to the participants any relevant financial relationship(s) they have with the commercial supporters and/or providers of commercial services and/or manufacturers of any commercial products discussed during the educational activity. All conflicts of interest have been identified and resolved prior to the release of this activity.
Target Audience
This program is designed for physicians.
The Puerto Rico Chapter of the American College of Cardiology, on its 34th Meeting, will provide the most updated information regarding the management of basic and complex cardiovascular diseases and practice improvement. A well-balanced scientific program has been developed, emphasizing appropriateness of care in patients with progressive and cardiovascular diseases and other relevant conditions carrying significant morbidity and mortality in our population. Also, will highlight the application of current guidelines, existing and new technologies, and breakthroughs in the management and prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the program the participant should be able to:
Provide a better understanding on how to treat arterial hypertension, including resistant hypertension with medical therapy and renal denervation.
| 8:00am | Welcome Remarks Abigail Matos Pagan, DNP, ANPC, RN- CVT Section President |
| 8:15am | Focus on Prevention to lower cardiovascular disease global burden Abigail Matos, DNP, AACC, RN Miriam Nieto, PhD, AACC, RN |
| 8:45am | Stroke prevention in subclinical AFib Dr. Karen Rodríguez, MD, FACC |
| 9:20am |
Micronutrients for heart health: what is the evidence TBA |
| 9:50am |
Back to Lp(a) in CVD: Update TBA |
| 10:15am |
Coffee Break and Exhibit Viewing |
| 10:35am |
New Echocardiographic Methods TBA |
| 11:15am |
Artificial Intelligence in Cardiology Ariel Gonzalez, MD |
| 12:00pm | Lunch |
| 1:30pm |
UPDATE on Robotics for cardiac interventions Ismael Ortiz, MD, FACC |
| 2:00pm |
Where are we on the anti-obesity WAR to benefit CV Health Miriam Nieto, PhD, AACC, RN |
| 2:30pm |
Differences in Pharmacologic Treatment for Obesity: New Evidence Kyle Melin, PharmD, BCPS |
| 3:30pm |
Therapies to treat inflammation Kyle Melin, PharmD, BCPS |
| 8:00am | Welcome Remarks Miriam Nieto, PhD, AACC, RN- CVT Section Secretary |
| 8:30am | Commotio Cordis or sudden cardiac dysrhythmia Abigail Matos, DNP, ARNP, AACC, RN |
| 9:00am | Recent advances in congenital heart defects Carla Rodriguez, MD, FACC |
| 9:30am | Fluids or vasopressors in unstable hemodynamics Kevin Torres, MSNs, CCRN, CMC, RN |
| 10:00am | Coffee Break and Exhibit Viewing |
| 10:30am | Review of Guidelines: Cardiac Surgery Advance Life Support Kevin Torres, MSNs, CCRN, CMC, RN |
| 11:00am |
Focus update on the Guidelines for Heart Failure Francisco Merced, MD, FACC |
| 11:30am |
Gender Differences in arrythmias Helder Hernandez, MD, FACC |
| 12:00pm | Lunch |
| 1:30pm |
Advances in drugs, ablation, and devices for cardiac arrhythmias Hilton Franqui, MD, FACC |
| 2:00pm |
Advances in Heart Failure Transplantation Juan J. Nieves, MD, FACC |
| 2:30pm |
Physiologic process at end of life: when and what to do Sandra Zapata, MSN, RN |
| 3:00pm |
Interprofessional and family communication at end of life Sandra Zapata, MSN, RN |
| 3:30pm |
CVT Section updates Abigail Matos, DNP, AACC, RN Miriam Nieto, PhD, AACC, RN |
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
Royal Sonesta San Juan Hotel
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| 7:45am |
Welcoming Remarks Valentín Del Río Santiago, MD FACC President & Governor ACC PR Chapter Ricardo Santiago Trinidad, MD FACC President Scientific Program Committee |
| 8:00am | SESSION 1: ATRIAL FIBRILLATION MANAGEMENT LIVE CASE #1 – Left Atrial Appendage Closure Suleyka Olivero, MD & Luarde Montano, MD – Bayamon Heart and Lung Institute Management of Subclinical and Device-Detected Atrial Fibrillation Miguel Leal, MD Anticoagulation after LAAO Helder Hernández, MD Updates in the Management of Atrial Fibrillation Miguel Leal, MD Artificial intelligence and wearable technology in the monitoring of cardiac arrhythmias Francisco Pérez Gil, MD Q & A |
| 10:00am | Break & Exhibit Viewing |
| 10:30am | SESSION 2 – CLINICAL EP Management of Long QT Syndrome Héctor Banchs, MD Screening and Causes of Sudden Cardiac Death in Young Adults and Athletes Mark Link, MD Treatment of arrhythmias in congenital heart disease James Daniels, MD Antiarrhythmic Therapy Do’s and Don’ts James Daniels, MD Q & A |
| 12:00pm | Lunch |
| 1:30pm | SESSION 3: ABLATION LIVE CASE #2 – Atrial Fibrillation Cryoablation Francisco Pérez, MD & José Marcial, MD – Bayamon Heart and Lung Institute Cryoablation vs radiofrequency ablation pulmonary vein isolation James Daniels, MD The future of cardiac ablation technology Ricardo Pérez, MD Current Trends in Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation Daniel Arzola, MD Q & A |
| 3:30pm |
Closing remarks Valentín Del Río Santiago, MD FACC |
| 3:30pm | Welcome Reception at Exhibit Hall |
Sponsorship Statement
This activity is sponsored by The Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc. and the American College of Cardiology Puerto Rico Chapter.
Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc., and the American College of Cardiology Puerto Rico Chapter. The Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), Provider’s No. 0007249, to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc is accredited by the Puerto Rico Board of Licensing and Medical Disciplines, provider’s No. 016-DC23-JLDM.
Credit Designation
The Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc designates this educational activity for a maximum of 5.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ subject to approval. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Faculty Disclosure Policy
It is the policy of Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc to ensure independence, balance, objectivity, scientific rigor and integrity in all of its sponsored educational activities.
All persons who are in a position to control the educational content of a sponsored activity are expected to disclose to the participants any relevant financial relationship(s) they have with the commercial supporters and/or providers of commercial services and/or manufacturers of any commercial products discussed during the educational activity. All conflicts of interest have been identified and resolved prior to the release of this activity.
Target Audience
This program is designed for physicians.
Cardiac electrophysiology has grown exponentially; we have moved from the implantation of very large and poorly powered pacemakers to the deployment of transvenous MRI-compatible miniaturized leadless capsules capable of pacing for decades, from the implantation of large epicardial defibrillating paddles around the heart to the implantation of totally subcutaneous systems, from performing electrophysiologic studies with primitive bipolar catheters to having almost automated three-dimensional mapping systems capable of obtaining over 2000 arrhythmia points in just over 5 minutes.
Despite these advances, many patients live with cardiac arrhythmias and present to emergency rooms, internists, general cardiology, and electrophysiology offices with complex situations requiring rapid recognition and treatment. This year’s summit’s objective is to inform all of us about the diagnosis and up-to-date management of conditions like supraventricular arrhythmias, ventricular tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, and cardiac device management. As usual, we will review all recently updated guidelines on these topics and have sessions on the basic knowledge for the electrocardiographic diagnosis of arrhythmias.
OBJECTIVES
TARGET AUDIENCE
This activity has been designed for internists, cardiology fellows, cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, cardiovascular surgeons involved in managing cardiovascular diseases, and other physicians interested in the cardiology field.
$100.00
October 15-17, 2023 | Washington, D.C.
The American College of Cardiology’s (ACC) 2023 Legislative Conference will take place October 15-17 at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill! Registration is now open for comped attendees. Don’t miss this annual opportunity to learn more about the major issues impacting the practice of cardiology and meet with your members of Congress on Tuesday, October 17.
This year’s conference occurs during an important time as Congress is considering policies that would stabilize the Medicare payment system, address health care workforce shortages, decrease health care delivery inequities across the nation and more. National attention on these issues, among others, further underscores the importance of continuing ACC’s advocacy work on behalf of clinicians, patients and the entire medical community.
The conference will commence on Sunday, October 15, with an exclusive HeartPAC donor event, featuring political experts who will provide insight into the dynamics of this Congress and how that will impact next year’s elections. This event has a separate registration process – please contact Ryan Moore (rmoore@acc.org) to register or for more information.
On Monday, October 16, there will be educational sessions featuring leaders in cardiology and top advocates briefing attendees on the hot-button issues that impact cardiovascular professionals across the country.
On Tuesday, October 17, conference participants will join pre-arranged meetings with members of Congress and their staff to discuss ways to improve cardiovascular care and health policy.
This is your chance to ensure the voice of cardiology is heard on Capitol Hill. Detailed information on how to register is below.
Conference Registration:
Click here to complete the online registration form.
Together, we can help shape health policy and show Congress how ACC is leading the transformation of patient care. We hope to see you in October!
Sincerely,
The ACC Advocacy Team
American College of Cardiology
| 7:45am |
Welcoming Remarks
Héctor J. Martínez González, MD FACC President & Governor ACC PR Chapter Karen Rodríguez Maldonado, MD FACC President Scientific Program Committee |
| 8:00am |
SESSION 1: Heart Failure and Clinical EP Moderators: Héctor Banch, MD & Gisela Puig, MD The impact of normal sinus rhythm in atrial fibrillation management: new insights from CABANA, EAST AF-net Jared Bunch, MD Antiarrhythmic therapy Do’s and Don’ts Hilton Franqui, MD An Update on Cardiogenic Shock 2023 B. Hadley Wilson, MS Novel stratification for reducing heart failure admissions: risk stratification in ED John Spertus, MD Q & A |
| 9:30am |
SESSION 2: FIT’S Case Presentations I Moderators: Erica Otero, MD, Richard Silva, MD & Brian González, MD Heart Failure with reduced ejection fraction, a rare initial presentation of patient with undiagnosed AL amyloidosis Pablo Cantero Schaffer, MD Apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in a transplanted heart Víctor Molina López, MD Evolving indications for TAVR: a case of mixed aortic valve disease successfully managed with TAVR Andrea San Antonio, MD Q & A |
| 10:10am | Break & Exhibit Viewing |
| 10:40pm |
SESSION 3 – Coronary Artery Disease I: Strategic management Moderators: Sharlene Medina, MD & Carla Rosario, MD Bifurcation and left main PCI – optimizing outcomes Sunil Rao, MD Revascularization for Left Main CAD: Is PCI an Option in 2023? David Cohen, MD When and how to do PCI for high SYNTAX Score Sunil Rao, MD Atypical chest pain, could be INOCA? Colleen Harrington, MD Q & A |
| 12:00pm | Satellite Symposium followed by Lunch |
| 1:30pm | FELLOWS IN TRAINING JEOPARDY: QUESTIONS & ANSWERS |
| 2:00pm |
SESSION 4: Special topics I: Cardiac amyloidosis Moderators: William Borges, MD & Juan Nieves, MD AL and TTR amyloidosis: a similar appearance with very different outcomes and treatment Rodney Falk, MD Unraveling the puzzle: the importance of precision in determining the type of cardiac amyloidosis Rodney Falk, MD Cardiac MRI for evaluation of non-ischemic cardiomyopathies: Current and upcoming techniques José Maldonado, MD Cardiac Amyloidosis: AL versus TTR potpourri of cases Rodney Falk, MD Q & A |
| 3:30pm | Break & Exhibit Viewing |
| 4:00pm |
SESSION 5: Special topics II: Cardiovascular diseases in women Moderators: Melissa Ruiz, MD & Maria Ramos, MD Pregnancy complicated by valvular heart disease Colleen Harrington, MD Acute cardiovascular complications in pregnancy Colleen Harrington, MD Q & A |
| 5:00pm | Closing remarks |
| 5:00pm | Welcome Reception at Exhibit Hall |
| 7:45am |
Welcoming Remarks Héctor J. Martínez González, MD FACC President & Governor ACC PR Chapter Karen Rodríguez Maldonado, MD FACC President Scientific Program Committee |
| 8:00am |
SESSION 6 – Investing in quality of life Moderators: Francisco Merced, MD & Maria Peguero, MD Hearing the patient’s voice:use QOL outcomes in clinical trials John Spertus, MD Leadless pacemakers: what is the evidence, and will they replace traditional systems? Jared Bunch, MD Investing in research to improve quality of care John Spertus, MD Atrial fibrillation, cognitive dysfunction, and dementia: mechanisms or risks and opportunities for prevention Jared Bunch, MD Q & A |
| 9:30am |
SESSION 7 – FIT’S CASE PRESENTATIONS II Moderators: Erica Otero, MD, Richard Silva, MD & Brian González, MD Giant left atrial appendage: A guiding plan Omar Torres, MD Cryptogenic Stroke? Not so Cryptogenic after all Steven Garcia, MD When You Hear Hoofbeats…Think Drug-Induced Lupus: Cardiac Tamponade as The Presenting Manifestation of Hydralazine-Induced Lupus Susan McIlvaine, MD Surviving a VT storm in a patient presenting with refractory shock therapies: Search for the Calm Porfirio Diaz, MD Q & A |
| 10:10am | Break & Exhibit Viewing |
| 10:40am |
SESSION 8: Coronary Artery Disease II: Impact in Clinical Practice Moderators: José Rodríguez Escudero, MD & Jonathan Vázquez, MD STEMI around the world and the ACC GHATI global heart attack treatment initiative B. Hadley Wilson, MD Antiplatelet Therapy for PCI: 25 Years of Progress David J. Cohen, MD Stable Coronary Artery Disease: Controversy Regarding Revascularization Sunil Rao, MD |
| 11:50am | Satellite Symposium followed by Lunch |
| 1:20pm |
SESSION 9 – MASTER LECTURE: DR. JOSE EUGENIO LOPEZ Moderator: Arturo Medina, MD The Cardiovascular Future and the New Frontiers B. Hadley Wilson, MD |
| 1:50pm |
SESSION 10: Structural Heart Disease I: Strategic management Moderators: Migdoel Cruz, MD & Ernesto Soltero, MD TAVR: The Future in a Nutshell — The Next 10 Years Hemal Gada, MD Pre-procedural planning with cardiac CT for structural heart disease José Maldonado, MD TAVR: The Cusp Overlap Technique and the Transformation of Self-Expanding TAVR Hemal Gada, MD Q & A |
| 3:00pm | Break & Exhibit Viewing |
| 3:30pm |
SESSION 11: Structural heart disease II & Economics Moderators: Eric Avilés, MD & Edwin Pérez, MD Mitral: Are We Close to Multiple Transcatheter Repair and Replacement Platforms? — Elusion and Illusion Hemal Gada, MD Cost effectiveness of percutaneous valve therapy: Insights from major trials David J. Cohen, MD Tricuspid: The Forgotten Valve — Promise and Futility in Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Therapies Hemal Gada, MD Q & A |
| 4:40pm |
STATE OF THE CHAPTER Héctor J. Martínez González, MD FACC – President & Governor ACC PR Chapter National ACC Update Hadley Wilson, MD, FACC – President ACC |
| 5:00pm | Closing remarks |
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33rd Anniversary Dinner ACC PR Chapter Member – Free with one (1) guest Non Member – $150.00 per person Non Transferable Semi Formal Attire Gentlemen – suit and tie Ladies – Cocktail dress |
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Sponsorship Statement
This activity is sponsored by The Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc. and the American College of Cardiology Puerto Rico Chapter.
Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc., and American College of Cardiology Puerto Rico Chapter. The Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), Provider’s No. 0007249, to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc is accredited by the Puerto Rico Board of Licensing and Medical Disciplines, provider’s No. 016-DC23-JLDM.
Credit Designation
The Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc designate this educational activity for a maximum of 13.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Faculty Disclosure Policy
It is the policy of Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc to ensure independence, balance, objectivity, scientific rigor and integrity in all of its sponsored educational activities.
All persons who are in a position to control the educational content of a sponsored activity are expected to disclose to the participants any relevant financial relationship(s) they have with the commercial supporters and/or providers of commercial services and/or manufacturers of any commercial products discussed during the educational activity. All conflicts of interest have been identified and resolved prior to the release of this activity.
Target Audience
This program is designed for physicians.
The Puerto Rico Chapter of the American College of Cardiology, on its 33rd Meeting, will provide the most updated information regarding the management of basic and complex cardiovascular diseases and practice improvement. A well-balanced scientific program has been developed, emphasizing appropriateness of care in patients with progressive and cardiovascular diseases and other relevant conditions carrying significant morbidity and mortality in our population. Also, will highlight the application of current guidelines, existing and new technologies, and breakthroughs in the management and prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the program the participant should be able to:
Review the importance of precision in determining the type of cardiac amyloidosis
$250.00
*On-Site Registration add $50.00
Royal Sonesta San Juan Hotel
5961 Ave. Isla Verde, Carolina, 00979
CONVENTION Room Rate
*Rates do not include applicable state and local taxes
To make room reservations:
