Success With Failure: A Practical Update on Advanced Heart Failure & MCS
Schedule
Sat Jan 17 2026 at 08:00 am to 05:00 pm
UTC-08:00Location
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach | Honolulu, HI
About this Event
Success With Failure: A Practical Update on Advanced Heart Failure & Mechanical Circulatory Support
Location: 'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
Come join us for an exciting CME program discussing the latest advancements in heart failure and mechanical circulatory support. Whether you're a healthcare professional or simply interested in learning more about this cutting-edge technology, this event is for you!
This 1-day live course will provide a concise review of clinical knowledge and essential professional skills to facilitate the surgical and medical management of patients with advanced heart failure, including those who are being assessed for and who have received durable mechanical circulatory support, heart transplant or other interventional procedures. The course consists of focused presentations covering a broad array of topics for both inpatient and outpatient management with an emphasis on a practical approach to patient care, implementing best practices and clinical problem solving.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your knowledge and network with experts in the field. Register now to secure your spot!
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT:
The California Heart Center Foundation is accredited by the California Medical Association (CMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The California Heart Center Foundation takes responsibility for the content, quality and scientific integrity of this CME activity.
The California Heart Center Foundation designates this educational activity for a maximum of 7.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit (s) β’. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This credit may also be applied to the CMA Certification in Continuing Medical Education.
Agenda
π: 08:00 AM
Welcome and Overview
Host: Jon Kobashigawa, MD
π: 08:10 AM
Get with the Guidelines: Key Updates in HFrEF and HFpEF
Host: Josef Stehlik, MD
π: 08:30 AM
On an Island: Managing Cardiogenic Shock
Host: Jonathan Neyer, MD
π: 08:50 AM
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy - What Clinical &Real-World Trial Data Tells us
Host: Robert Cole, MD
π: 09:10 AM
Clinical Pearls in Pulmonary Hypertension
Host: Antoine Hage, MD
π: 09:30 AM
Panel Q &A
π: 09:45 AM
BREAK
π: 10:00 AM
Heart Transplant Patient Candidacy β When to Refer?
Host: Debleena Dutt, MD
π: 10:20 AM
Emerging Concepts in Immunosuppression
Host: Jon Kobashigawa, MD
π: 10:40 AM
Psychosocial/Economic Considerations in Transplantation and MCS - Panel
Info: Chantal Brinkley, NP, Carla McMillan, Bernice Coleman, PhD, Linda Olanisa, LCSW
π: 11:10 AM
Panel Q &A
π: 11:25 AM
LUNCH BREAK
π: 12:30 PM
Indications for MCS as Destination Therapy:Patient & Device Selection Matters
Host: Dominic Emerson, MD
π: 12:50 PM
Risk Factors and Outcomes for MCS as Destination Therapy
Host: Emma Birks, MD
π: 01:10 PM
Recovery from VADs: How to Predict Who Will Succeed
Host: Josef Stehlik, MD
π: 01:30 PM
Durable MCS Considerations in the ACHD Patient
Host: Rose Tompkins, MD
π: 01:50 AM
Panel Q & A
π: 02:05 PM
BREAK
π: 02:20 PM
MCS in the High-Risk Surgical Patient
Host: Val Jeevanandum, MD
Quality of Life & Ethical Considerations in Withdrawal of MCSDurable Support
Host: Savitri Fedson, MD
π: 03:00 PM
Considerations for Temporary Support to Durable Support
Host: Pedro Catarino, MD
π: 03:20 AM
Complex Cases: When to Say Yes, When to Say No, When to Say When
Host: Angela Velleca, Carmelita Runyan
Info: Panel: Val Jeevanandum, Savitri Fedson, Pedro Catarino, Josef Stehlik, Emma Birks
π: 04:10 PM
The Future of Durable Mechanical Circulatory Support
Host: Nir Uriel, MD
π: 04:35 PM
Advances in Total Artificial Heart Technology
Host: O.H. Frazier, MD
π: 05:00 PM
Final Thoughts & Adjourn
Where is it happening?
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach, 2490 KalΔkaua Ave, Honolulu, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 150.00
