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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 and 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 and vascular disease.
| 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM | Registration |
| 8:00 AM - 8:20 AM | Welcome/Course Overview/Emcee | Vinay Thohan, MD |
| 8:20 AM - 8:55 AM | The Mysteries of Pulmonary Hypertension in Your Practucese | Matthew Riesback, MD |
| 8:55 AM - 9:30 AM | Updated on Lipid Therapy: What You Need to Know About The New Lipid Guidelines | William Pomeroy, MD |
| 9:30 AM - 10:05 AM | Wonderful World of Vascular Surgery | Kyle Staton, MD |
| 10:05 AM - 10:25 AM | Break |
| 10:25 AM - 11:00 AM | Updated on Management of Atrial Fibrillation in the Era of Pulsed Field Ablation | Michael O'Quinn, MD |
| 11:00 AM - 11:40 AM | Watchman or Anticoagulation Controversies and Opportunities | Rhoda Brosnan, MD and Josh Leitner, MD |
| 11:40 AM - 12:15 PM | Cardiac Case Review: Focus on Electrocardiogram Interpretation | Vinay Thohan, MD |
| 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM | Lunch |
| 1:15 PM - 1:50 PM | Pediatric Cardiology Primer for the Primary Care Physican | Brad Friedman |
| 1:50 PM - 2:25 PM | How to Work Up Hypertension and Why Renal Denervation is Important | Lucius Howell, MD |
| 2:25 PM - 3:00 PM | Perspectives in Coronary Revacularization | Hyde Russell, MD |
| 3:00 PM - 3:20 PM | Break |
| 3:20 PM - 3:55 PM | Let's Talk About Peroperative Clearance | Cecil Rambarat, MD |
| 3:55 PM - 4:30 PM | TAVR Therapy in 2026: What Are We Doing, What Have We Learned | William Abernnethy, MD |
| 4:30 PM - 4:45 PM | Summary | Vinay Thohan, MD |
| 4:45 PM - 5:00 PM | Closing and Gathering for Questions |
In Collaboration With:
Audience
Primary Care Providers, Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses and Other Interested Health Care Professionals
Objectives
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Provide updated, evidence-based information to enhance cardiovascular care for the primary care providers |
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Review risk stratification and preventive cardiology approaches to patients with cardiac and vascular disease |
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Review practical guidelines for directed treatment for office-based care |
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Review emerging innovations and trends in patients with cardiovascular illness |
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 008-2505
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.
Sessions
Cardiovascular Symposium 2026
10/3 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
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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 two weeks prior to the event will receive 100% refund.
- Cancellations received between two weeks and five 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 five 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).
