OVERVIEW

We are pleased to announce details of the 2024 UPMC Heart Valve Symposium!  This is a complimentary, virtual, ACCME accredited event.  We are excited to build off last year’s success by expanding the program to include 4 recorded, expert panel moderated live cases, exciting cardiologist vs. surgeon debates, and a breakout session designed for heart valve disease patients and their support networks.  We are delighted to welcome Adam Pick, Founder of www.heartvalve.com, as our keynote speaker.

2024 UPMC Heart Valve Symposium

Saturday, 4.20.24

8:00am—3:00pm EST

Virtual via Zoom

Registration is complimentary for all

Register now at: https://cce.upmc.com/UPMC-heart-valve-symposium-2024

New for 2024 Programming:

• Recorded, Expert Panel Moderated Live TAVR, LAAO, TEER, and PE from UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC Harrisburg
• Cardiologists and surgeons in interactive debates:
• TAVR vs. Mechanical Valve vs. Ozaki Procedure in low-risk patients
• TEER vs. Robotic-Assisted Mitral Valve repair
• Special populations including heart valve disease in women, tricuspid and pulmonary valve interventions
• What Next in Emerging Research, Technology and Clinical Trials for Heart Valve Disease
• Keynote Address: The Role of Social Media in Patient Advocacy: Adam Pick: Patient Advocate, Author, and www.heartvalvesurgery.com Founder
• Patient Break Out Session: Open to All Heart Valve Disease Patients, Families, and Support Networks

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Who Should Attend:

• Primary Care Physicians and Internists
• Cardiologists
• Cardiothoracic Surgeons
• Cardiac Anesthesiologists
• Advanced Practice Providers and Nurses
• Trainees and Students
• Medical Device Technology and Innovation Professionals
• Basic, Translational, and Clinical Research Professionals investigating Heart Valve Disease
• Patient Break Out Session: Open to All Heart Valve Disease Patients, Families, and Support Networks

For question or assistance with registration, please contact Angela Kinnunen at kinnuenae@upmc.edu.

For more information please visit the official event page.