Echocardiography and Structural Heart Symposium, 41st Annual
Agenda
Friday, September 27 - 7 Cat. 1
6:30 a.m. | Registration, Continental Breakfast and Visit Exhibits |
7:15 a.m. | Welcome and Opening Remarks Barry Katzen, M.D. |
Aortic Valve Disease | |
7:30 a.m. | Exploring Valvular Heart Disease: Guidelines, Updates and Diagnostic Insights Patrick T. O’Gara, M.D. |
7:50 a.m. | Insights from the Sonographer's Desk: Mastering Aortic Stenosis Evaluation with Tips and Tricks Jorge Hernandez, B.S., RDCS, RVS |
8:10 a.m. | Deciphering Low-Gradient Aortic Stenosis: Comparing TAVR and SAVR Outcomes, and Are We Overtreating Aortic Stenosis? Linda D. Gillam, M.D., MPH, MACC, FAHA, FASE |
8:30 a.m. | Navigating Tough Choices: SAVR vs. TAVR Decision Dilemmas Bernardo Lopez Sanabria, M.D. |
8:50 a.m. | Optimal Management of Aortic Valve Disease: Exploring the Surgical Approach, Considerations for TAVR, and When SAVR Prevails Tom C. Nguyen, M.D. |
9:10 a.m. | Break and Visit Exhibits |
Multimodality Imaging for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Structural Heart Disease | |
9:40 a.m. | Ultrasound Unveiled: Exploring Aortic Regurgitation Assessment and Valvular Heart Disease Quantification from a Sonographer's Perspective Paula Montana De La Cadena, M.D. |
10:00 a.m. | Revisiting the Fundamentals with Forward Vision: Quantitative Assessment of Aortic Regurgitation in Patient Evaluation and Surgical Referral Decision-making. A Critical Examination of Current Guidelines for Potential Updates Nadira Hamid, M.D. |
10:20 a.m. | Exploring Heart Failure: A Unique Case Beyond the Valve Dilemma Elliott J. Elias, M.D., MPH, FACC, FASE |
10:40 a.m. | Beyond Echo: Harnessing CMR's Adjunctive Power in Cardiomyopathies Omar Khalique, M.D. |
11:00 a.m. | Diastology Demystified: From Simple to Complex Cases Socrates V. Kakoulides, M.D. |
11:20 a.m. | Lunch and Visit Exhibits |
Evaluation of Prosthetic Heart Valves | |
12:35 p.m. | Unveiling Prosthetic Heart Valves: Structures, Mechanisms and Varieties, and Defining Expectations from Our Surgeons Patrick T. O’Gara, M.D. |
12:55 p.m. | Exploring Post-Procedural Gradients: A Review of Normal and Abnormal Findings Following TAVR/SAVR and MVR/TMVR Linda D. Gillam, M.D., MPH, MACC, FAHA, FASE |
1:15 p.m. | Sonographer's Insight: Navigating Prosthetic Disease Evaluation on Echocardiograms Muhamed Saric, M.D., Ph.D. |
1:35 p.m. | Mitral Stenosis: Mastery Achieved or Ongoing Challenge? Exploring Calcific Mitral Valve Disease and Rheumatic Stenosis Linda D. Gillam, M.D., MPH, MACC, FAHA, FASE |
1:55 p.m. | TMVR Advancements: Utilizing Multimodality Imaging for Viv, ViR, Vimac and Native Valves – Diagnosis, Workup, Treatment Optimization, Selection Criteria and Referral Guidelines TBD |
2:15 p.m. | Break and Visit Exhibits |
Tricuspid Valve Disease | |
2:45 p.m. | COAPT and Now Trilluminate – Why Did One Do Better Than the Other? Is TR Just Too Much to Handle? Patrick T. O’Gara, M.D. |
3:05 p.m. | Unlocking the Tricuspid Valve: Anatomy, Imaging and Quantification in TR Assessment Nadira Hamid, M.D. |
3:25 p.m. | Guiding Sonographers: Mastering Tricuspid Regurgitation Evaluation Elliott J. Elias, M.D., MPH, FACC, FASE |
3:45 p.m. | Tricuspid Clip in Focus: Managing TR Complexity Through Three Varied Cases Ramon Quesada, M.D. |
4:05 p.m. | Insights into Right Ventricular Assessment: Leveraging Multimodal Imaging in Echocardiography Omar Khalique, M.D. |
4:25 p.m. | Surgeon's Perspective on Tricuspid Valve Disease TBD |
4:45 p.m. | Adjourn |
Saturday, September 28 - 7 Cat. 1
6:30 a.m. | Registration, Continental Breakfast and Visit Exhibits |
7:25 a.m. | Welcome and Opening Remarks Elliott J. Elias, M.D., MPH, FACC, FASE Damian F. Chaupin, M.D. |
Mitral Valve Disease | |
7:30 a.m. | Sonographer's Spotlight: Mastering Mitral Regurgitation Evaluation – A Favorite in Valvular Heart Disease Assessment Elliott J. Elias, M.D., MPH, FACC, FASE |
7:50 a.m. | Differentiating Primary and Secondary MR: Key Variations in Disease Progression and Treatment Strategies for Surgical and Transcatheter Therapies Stephen H. Little, M.D. |
8:10 a.m. | Pushing Boundaries: Complex Case Management Without Surgery and TEER. Are We Pushing the Limits or Simply Getting Better? Lowie Van Assche, M.D. |
8:30 a.m. | Optimizing Mitral Valve Treatment: A Surgeon's Insights on Repair, Replacement and Surgical Situations of Superiority over Transcatheter Therapy Tom C. Nguyen, M.D. |
8:50 a.m. | Break and Visit Exhibits |
Diastology and Interesting Cases | |
9:20 a.m. | Sonographer's Corner: Tackling the Challenges of Diastolic Dysfunction – Insights from Complex Cases Stephen H. Little, M.D. |
9:40 a.m. | A Compelling Case: Exploring Stroke in a Young Patient with Surprising Discoveries Along the Way Jessen Jacob, M.D. |
10:00 a.m. | Mastering Global Longitudinal Strain Evaluation: Tips and Tricks for Enhanced Accuracy Socrates Kakoulides, M.D. |
10:20 a.m. | TEE Perspectives: Essential Mitral and Tricuspid Views Demystified for Sonographers Ana Victoria Soto-Quintela, M.D., FACC, FASE |
10:40 a.m. | Paravalvular Leak: Quantification, Assessment with Multimodal Imaging, Closure Timing, Techniques and Surgical Considerations Nish Patel, M.D. |
11:00 a.m. | Risk Stratification for Mount Kilimanjaro Ascents: A Guide for Decision-making on Patient Eligibility Eli Friedman, M.D. |
11:20 a.m. | Cardiac Shunts Unveiled: Imaging Insights and Treatment Strategies for ASDs, VSDs and PFOs Muhamed Saric, M.D., Ph.D. |
11:40 a.m. | Lunch and Visit Exhibits |
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and More | |
12:55 p.m. | Revisiting the Debate: Artificial Intelligence vs. Clinical Echocardiographer Damian F. Chaupin, M.D. |
1:15 p.m. | Comprehensive Evaluation for LAA Occluder Device: Pre- and Post-Implant Imaging Considerations and Patient Selection Criteria Stephen H. Little, M.D. |
1:35 p.m. | MRI vs. Echocardiography for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Is Echocardiography Still Necessary? Omar Khalique, M.D. |
1:55 p.m. | Harmonizing Guidelines with Patient-Centered Care: Case Studies in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Management Eli Friedman, M.D. |
2:15 p.m. | Fine-Tuning Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Evaluation: Insider Tips and Tricks from Our Echo Studies Angelina Luxardo, RDCS, RDMS |
2:35 p.m. | Scan with Me: Left Atrial Strain, TTE Tricuspid Valve 3D Image Acquisition: Live Scanning with a Sonographer TBD |
2:55 p.m. | Break |
3:15 p.m. | Echo Evaluation in Critically Ill Patients: Using Case Studies to Diagnose Acute Pulmonary Emboli and Cardiac Tamponade Christos George Mihos, D.O. |
3:35 p.m. | Insights into the Standard Echocardiographic Views Through Multimodal Imaging: Ventricles, Pericardium, Valves and Atria Angelique Ryan, RDCS, RDMS |
3:55 p.m. | Sonographer's Corner: How Do I Optimize My Stress Echo Protocol? Morgan Harper, RCS, RVS |
4:15 p.m. | Comprehensive Echo Quiz: Testing Knowledge on Cardiac Anatomy, Doppler Physics, Valvular Assessment, Hemodynamics and More! Muhamed Saric, M.D., Ph.D. |
4:35 p.m. | Adjourn |
NOTE: Schedule subject to change.
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Dining
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Travel Information
The drive time between the Loews Coral Gables Hotel and Miami International Airport (MIA) is around 20 minutes and covers a distance of around 5 miles.
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Symposium Directors
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Cardiologist
Medical Director of Cardiac and Structural Imaging
Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute
Miami, Florida
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Cardiologist
Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute
Miami, Florida
Faculty
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Medical Director of Sports Cardiology
Baptist Health Medical Group Cardiology
Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute
Miami, Florida
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Dorothy and Lloyd Huck Chair
Department of Cardiovascular Medicine
Medical Director Cardiovascular Service Line
Morristown Medical Center/Atlantic Health System
Morristown, New Jersey
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Assistant Professor of Medicine
Assistant Director of Structural Heart Echocardiography
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
New York, New York
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Cardiovascular Sonographer
Baptist Health South Florida
Miami, Florida
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Lead Cardiac Sonographer, Diagnostic Center
Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute
Miami, Florida
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Cardiologist
Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute
Baptist Health Medical Group
Miami, Florida
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Medical Director, Diagnostic Center
Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute
Baptist Health Medical Group
Miami, Florida
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Director, Division of Cardiovascular Imaging
Saint Francis Hospital and Catholic Health System of Long Island
Director, Cardiovascular Imaging Research and Education
DeMatteis Cardiovascular Institute
Roslyn, New York
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President, American Society of Echocardiography
Director, Cardiovascular Fellowship Program
Director of Structural Heart, Houston Methodist Hospital System
John S. Dunn Chair in Clinical Cardiovascular Research and Education
Professor of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University
Department of Cardiology, Houston Methodist Hospital
Houston, Texas
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Interventional Cardiologist
Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute
Miami, Florida
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Cardiovascular Sonographer
Baptist Health Medical Group
Baptist Health South Florida
Miami, Florida
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Director, Echocardiography Laboratory
Columbia University Division of Cardiology
Mount Sinai Medical Center
Miami Beach, Florida
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Cardiologist
Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute
Miami, Florida
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Chief Medical Executive
Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute
Director of Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery
Barry T. Katzen Endowed Chair
Professor of Surgery
Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Miami, Florida
Watkins Family Distinguished Chair in Cardiology
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Professor of Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Boston, Massachusetts
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Medical Director, Structural Heart, Complex PCI & Cardiac Research
Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute
Miami, Florida
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Sonography Student
Miami Dade College
Miami, Florida
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Director, Noninvasive Cardiology & Echo Lab
Professor of Medicine
New York University Langone Health
New York, New York
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Clinical Cardiologist and Advanced Structural
Echocardiographer at MyCardiologist CVAUSA
Co-chair, Echocardiography Operations Committee
Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute
Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine
Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Miami, Florida
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Interventional Cardiologist and Structural Heart Interventionalist
Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute
Miami, Florida
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Interventional Cardiologist
Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute
Miami, Florida
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