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2025 Cardiology Symposium

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2025 Cardiology Symposium

Location

DoubleTree Biltmore Hotel
115 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803

Dates & Times

Oct 10, 2025 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Presented by Asheville Cardiology Associates and Mission Heart
In collaboration with Asheville Heart and Mission Health Partners

Despite progress, cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the US. This conference is designed to provide an update on advances in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease. It is directed at primary care providers, cardiologists, nurses, advanced care practitioners, and other interested health professionals.

This year our faculty will include cardiovascular experts who will cover a range of rapidly evolving clinical topics including: coronary and structural heart disease, arrhythmia management, novel strategies for the care of patients with heart failure and lipid disorders, as well as evolving surgical strategies for patients with heart disease. We look forward to seeing you and come ready with questions and cases!

Agenda
7:30 AMRegistration
8:00-8:20 AMWelcome/Course Overview/Emcee | Vinay Thohan, MD, FACC, FASE and Dave Serfas, MD
8:20-8:50 AMSport Participation/Athletes Heart | Aaron Pulver, MD, MBA, MPH
8:50-9:20 AMThe Master Athlete, Running into Trouble? | Rhoda Brosnan, MD, FACC
9:20-9:45 AMHFpEF and HFrEF: Basics for primary care | Matthew Riesbeck, DO
9:45-10:10 AMNot Your Usual Patient with Heart Failure | Vinay Thohan MD, FACC, FASE
10:10-10:20 AMQuestions
10:20-10:45 AMBreak
10:45-11:15 AMUpdates in Primary Cardiovascular Prevention | Sarah Cicotto, MD
11:15-11:40 AMGet Low! What You Need to Know: Advances in Lipid Lowering Therapy | Laura K. Sleater, PharMD
11:40 AM-12:05 PMCommon Dilemmas in Anticoagulation Management | Krista Luck, PharmD, CACD, CPP
12:05-12:15 PMQuestions
12:15-1:15 PMLunch
1:15-1:45 PMECMO and Acute Mechanical Circulatory Support: The Ultimate Pause Button | Hyde Russell, MD
1:45-2:15 PMEverything the General Practitioner Needs to Know About Atrial Fibrillation Ablation (at least most of everything) | Michael Manogue, MD
2:15-2:40 PMUpdates in Structural Heart/Valvular Interventions and When Do I Refer My Patient? | Michael Chenier MD, MPH
2:40-3:05 PMUpdate on Acute Coronary Syndrome and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention | Scott Willis, MD
3:05-3:15 PMQuestions
3:15-3:45 PMCoronary Calcium Score and Advanced Cardiac Imaging | Johnathan Davidson, MD
3:45-4:10 PMBreak
4:10-4:40 PMBicuspid aortic valve-associated aortopathy: insights from the clinic to the laboratory and back. | Tom Gleason, MD
4:40-5:00 PMSummary | Vinay Thohan MD, FACC, FASE
5:00 PMReception


In Collaboration With:

Asheville Cardiology Associates and Mission Heart

and

Asheville Heart


Audience

Primary Care Providers, including Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners; as well as Nurses and other interested health professionals

Objectives

check Provide updated, evidence-based information to enhance cardiovascular care for the primary care providers
check Review risk stratification and preventive cardiology approaches for patient care
check Review practical guidelines for directed treatment for office based care
check Review emerging innovations and trends in cardiovascular care

Fees

Cancellation Policy

Early Registration Fee - MD

$125.00

Early Registration Fee - Non-MD

$75.00

Registration Fee - MD

$150.00

Registration Fee - Non-MD

$90.00

Available Credits

CEU .700

The Mountain Area Health Education Center designates this entire live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 0.70 CEUs as established by the National Task Force on the Continuing Education Unit.

Contact Hours 7.000

MAHEC designates this live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 7.00 Contact Hours.

ABIM MOC 7.000


This program's CME activities have been recognized for a maximum of 7.00 American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC 2) medical knowledge points. To claim points, go directly to the ABIM.org site and log in to your account for a record of your MOC participation.

Nursing Contact Hours 7.000

7.00 Nursing Contact Hours Activity # AP 008-2475

Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the North Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM 7.000

Accreditation: The Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) is accredited by the Southern States CME Collaborative to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation: MAHEC designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Speakers

Rhoda B. Brosnan, MD, FACC
Michael Chenier, MD, MPH
Johnathan Davidson, MD
Sarah E. E Ciccotto, MD
Tom Gleason, MD
Krista K. Luck, PharmD, CACD, CPP
Michael Manogue, MD
Aaron Pulver, MD, MPH, MBA
Matthew Riesbeck, DO
Hyde Russell, MD
Vinay Thohan, MD, FACC, FASE
Scott Willis, MD

Sessions

2025 Cardiology Symposium Presented by Asheville Cardiology Associates and Mission Heart

10/10 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Additional Resources

Cancellation Policy

MAHEC has a pay-up-front policy for all CE programs. The only exceptions will be for pre-approved programs where an individual payment plan is appropriate. Registrations received without accompanying payment will not be processed and participants who have not paid the course fee will not be admitted into the program.

Unless otherwise noted in course materials, the following cancellation policy applies to all programs:

  • Cancellations must be in writing (fax, email, or mail).
  • Cancellations received more than 2 weeks prior to the event will receive 100% refund.
  • Cancellations received between two weeks and two full business days prior to the first day of the event are refunded at 70% of the registration fee subject to a minimum $25 cancellation fee.
  • No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received less than two full business days prior to the event.
  • No vouchers will be issued in lieu of a refund.
  • Transfers/substitute(s) are welcome (please notify us in advance of the program).
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