Category: Annual Meeting
Physicians Scientific Meeting 2023
Transformative Life Saving Therapies: Health, Economics and Clinical Practice
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 |
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:
- Updates in atrial fibrillation management
- Appropriate use of antiarrhythmic therapies
- Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Therapies
- Transcatheter Mitral Valve Therapies
- Pre-procedural planning with cardiac CT for structural heart disease
- Updates in TAVR management
- Improving quality of life of patients with cardiovascular diseases
- Cardiac emergencies in pregnancy
- Coronary artery disease in women
- Management of stable coronary artery disease: Controversy Regarding Revascularization
- Heart failure: cardiogenic shock management
Review the importance of precision in determining the type of cardiac amyloidosis
Hospital or Practice Administrator
Medical Liaison
$250.00
*On-Site Registration add $50.00
Registration are closed
Royal Sonesta San Juan Hotel
5961 Ave. Isla Verde, Carolina, 00979
CONVENTION Room Rate
$299.00 plus taxes per night in single or double occupancy
To make room reservations:
- Contact the hotel at 787-791-6100 and then press 0, and refer to the group name American College of Cardiology.
- Make the reservation through our website by clicking on the Group link– American College of Cardiology
- Upon booking a credit card will be required to charge a Non-refundable deposit of one night with taxes.
- Cut-off Date – April 6, 2023. Any reservation requested after April 6, 2023,will be subject to availability and it will be at a higher rate than the one contracted for the Convention.
CVT Scientific Meeting 2023
Transformative Life Saving Therapies: Health, Economics and Clinical Practice
Accreditation valid only for Registered Nurses
7:00am | Registration and Breakfast at the Exhibits |
7:30am | Welcome |
7:45am |
Valvular Heart Disease: types and Presentation
Lissette Soto, RN, CCRN |
8:15am |
Post-Open Heart Patient Management: The team Approach Experience
Amarilys Solis-Soto, FNP |
8:45am |
New Drugs to Reduce LDL-C levels
Cristina M. Garcia-Segarra, PharmD. |
9:30am | COFFEE BREAK / EXHIBITS |
10:00am |
Dealing with Post -PCI Bleeding in ICU
Sheila Ferrer, MSN |
10:45am |
STEMI Management and Challenges from the field
Dr. José Escabí |
11:30am | LUNCH / EXHIBITS |
1:00pm |
Care of the older Patients with CAD
Miriam Nieto, DNP |
1:45pm |
Did you say, “Sudden Cardiac Death”?
Edwin Negrón, MSN |
2:30pm | COFFEE BREAK / EXHIBITS |
3:00pm |
INOCA vs MINOCA
Abigail Matos, DNP |
4:00pm |
Evaluation
Carmen G. Osorio, CNS |
4:30pm | Meet & Greet the Speakers at Cocktails at Exhibits |
7:00am | Registration and Breakfast at the Exhibits |
7:30am | Welcome |
7:45am |
Arrhythmias and Cardiomyopathies
Jose Torres, MSN |
8:30am |
After the Open-Heart procedure: What to Expect? A Nurse Anesthetic Review
Karen Haddock, CRNA |
9:30am | COFFEE BREAK / EXHIBITS |
10:00am |
Arterial blood gases in Post Open Heart Patients Workshop: Cases and Practice
Pedro M. Ilarraza, RRT |
11:30am | LUNCH / EXHIBITS |
1:00pm |
Cardio-Oncology as an emergent
Dr. Norma Arroyo Hematology/Oncologist |
1:45pm |
Women and Cardiovascular Diseases
Dr. Hidelisa Borges, Cardiologist |
2:30pm | COFFEE BREAK / EXHIBITS |
3:00pm |
PICS (Post-Intensive Care Syndrome)
Carmen G. Osorio, CNS |
3:30pm |
ESI and Chest Pain Evaluation
Carmen G. Osorio, CNS |
4:00pm |
Evaluation Presentation of the New President and Treasurer Carmen G. Osorio, CNS |
7:30pm |
GALA DINNER / ACCPR DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN AWARD
*Only for member in Good Standing |
Accreditation valid only for Registered Nurses
American Association of Critical Care Nurses For Registered Nurses Only
Approved for 11.5 hrs CNE hours
CVT Member
Puerto Rico Chapter
In Good Standing
Accreditation valid only for Registered Nurses
FREE
Nurses and Technicians
(Non-Member
Puerto Rico Chapter)
Accreditation valid only for Registered Nurses
$150.00
*On-Site Registration add $25.00
Hospital or Practice Administrator
Medical Liaison
Accreditation valid only for Registered Nurses
$250.00
*On-Site Registration add $50.00
Registration are closed
Royal Sonesta San Juan Hotel
5961 Ave. Isla Verde, Carolina, 00979
CONVENTION Room Rate
$299.00 plus taxes per night in single or double occupancy
To make room reservations:
- Contact the hotel at 787-791-6100 and then press 0, and refer to the group name American College of Cardiology.
- Make the reservation through our website by clicking on the Group link– American College of Cardiology
- Upon booking a credit card will be required to charge a Non-refundable deposit of one night with taxes.
- Cut-off Date – April 6, 2023. Any reservation requested after April 6, 2023,will be subject to availability and it will be at a higher rate than the one contracted for the Convention.
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ACC.21 Moving to All Virtual

As planning for a hybrid ACC.21 kicked into high gear last year, the College was hopeful that delaying the meeting until the Spring would allow an opportunity for ACC and its membership to safely reconnect in Atlanta, GA, for the 70th Annual Scientific Session & Expo. Unfortunately, with the continued presence of COVID-19 and a sudden, sharp increase in ongoing travel restrictions imposed by health care institutions, academic medical centers and exhibitor companies, the decision has had to be made to transition the meeting from a hybrid model to entirely virtual.
While we are saddened that we will need to wait another year before seeing everyone in person, plans for ACC.21 are continuing but as an all virtual experience! Building on the success of last year’s meeting, ACC.21 will be a world-class program delivered through an innovative digital platform built for learning, collaboration, and networking. ACC.21 will also offer a robust virtual Expo with both exhibits and education from our signature Learning Destinations and, last but not least, more opportunities for you to engage and interact with your colleagues from around the world.
Thank you for all that you do every day to serve your patients and your communities and we look forward to reconnecting virtually with all of you in May.
Sincerely,

ACC.21

The American College of Cardiology is excited to announce new dates for the 70th Annual Scientific Session & Expo in Atlanta, GA. The three-day meeting will now take place from May 15 – 17, 2021, providing an engaging and interactive forum to reFocus on Science and reConnect with Patient Care.
ACC.21 is THE opportunity to reImagine Global Heart Health with a focus on the latest science, innovation and practice-changing updates in care in a safe environment being planned with the latest health and safety guidelines in place.
In tandem with ACC.21 in Atlanta, ACC is planning a robust and engaging ACC.21 Virtual that will allow colleagues who are unable to attend in person to participate real-time with a global audience.
Registration for ACC.21 and ACC.21 Virtual will open in October 2020. Stay tuned for more information as planning continues!
VIRTUAL ACC.20 World Congress of Cardiology
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- Post date March 17, 2020

VIRTUAL ACC.20 World Congress of Cardiology

Dear Colleagues,
As we were planning for ACC.20/WCC in Chicago we noted that American College of Cardiology’s (ACC) Annual Scientific Session is always evolving to make the most out of new technologies, educational formats, new science and more. Specifically, we said: “No meeting is the same as the one before [and] this year is no exception.”
We weren’t kidding. No one expected that a global pandemic would force the first-ever cancellation of an ACC Annual Scientific Session. This was absolutely the right decision given the need for cardiovascular clinicians around the world to be on the front lines helping patients and their communities address COVID-19. Over the last week the ACC has been hard at work creating a virtual experience that leverages new technologies, educational formats, and more to bring ACC.20/WCC science and education directly to cardiovascular clinicians and other key stakeholders worldwide.
The free “ACC.20/WCC Virtual” experience will kick off on Saturday, March 28 and will offer three days of science and learning. The meeting will feature “live” access to 23 education sessions including Late-Breaking Clinical Trials, Featured Clinical Research, Young Investigator Awards, and Keynotes. You’ll hear from ACC President Richard J. Kovacs, MD, FACC, and incoming ACC President Athena Poppas, MD, FACC. We will also be honoring our Distinguished Awardees and new Fellows of the ACC (FACC) and Associates of the ACC (AACC). More details on other exciting activities, as well as how to get involved, will be coming over the next week and posted to the ACC.20/WCC website.
We encourage you to mark your calendars and join us in real-time for all the events and engage in conversations on social media (#ACC20 / #WCCardio) and ACC’s Member Hub. Not able to attend? The sessions and presentations will be archived for future viewing. More details on other exciting activities, including abstracts and educational sessions on demand, as well as how to get involved, will be coming over the next week and posted to the ACC.20/WCC website.
This is new and unchartered territory for us all. A meeting the size of ACC.20/WCC is years in the making and we were all excited about Chicago as our local stage for bringing the global cardiovascular community together ‒ live and in person. However, the show must go on and to quote William Shakespeare: “All the world’s a stage.” We are excited about the opportunity to use this bigger and broader stage to provide the important, practice-changing science and education that is even more necessary now than ever before.
The ACC’s Mission is to transform cardiovascular care and improve heart health – it is a privilege to help deliver on this mission with ACC.20/WCC Virtual. We are truly learning at the speed of now! See you online!
Sincerely,
Andrew M. Kates, MD, FACC
ACC.20/WCC Chair
Pamela Bowe Morris, MD, FACC
ACC.20/WCC Vice Chair
CANCELED ACC.20 World Congress of Cardiology
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ACC.20 World Congress of Cardiology

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ACC.20 World Congress of Cardiology
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