Cardiology Update at Puerto Vallarta: A Focus on Prevention

January 21-26, 2024
In-Person or Livestream | Marriott Casamagna, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

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Credit Types: ABIM MOC (24.75), AMA PRA Category 1™ (24.75), Nursing (24.75), Price: $750-$975 | Register by 12/24 to Save $100

Program

Sunday, January 21, 2024
4:30 p.m.
Pre-Course Registration (Vallarta Ballroom Foyer)
5:30 p.m.
Creating A Culture of Innovation and Heart Disease Prevention, Detection and Management: A Synergy With Enormous Potential
Angela Fink, C-ANP, Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, MD
6:00 p.m.
Sports Cardiology in 2024: Challenging Cases
Moderators: Thomas Allison, PhD, Jane Linderbaum, APRN, CNP
7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Hors devours and Beverages
Monday, January 22, 2024
7:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast - Visit Exhibits (Vallarta Ballroom Foyer)
7:25 a.m.
Welcome and Course Overview
Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, MD
Exercise, Sports, and Cardiovascular Health
Moderator: Thomas Allison, PhD
7:45 a.m.
Is There A Different Protocol for CV Screening for Recreational (Amateur) versus Elite (Professional) Athletes?
Darrell Newman, MD
8:05 a.m.
CV Outcomes Among Athletes With Cardiac Conditions Predisposing to Sudden Death
Michael Ackerman, MD, PhD
8:25 a.m.
Active Pause with a Teaching Point
8:30 a.m.
Risks of a Lifetime of Exercise: How Real and Meaningful? How Much Is Too Much?
Kathryn Larson, MD
8:50 a.m.
Returning to Play after Myocardial Infarction
Thomas Allison, PhD
9:10 a.m.
Panel Discussion
9:30 a.m.
Refreshment Break - Visit Exhibits
Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death
Moderator: Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, MD
10:00 a.m.
From PVCs, to VT to VF: Who Is Really At Risk?
Guru Kowlgi, MBBS
10:20 a.m.
Does Regular Physical Activity – and What Type - Protect Against Sudden Cardiac Death?
Moderator: Ray Squires, PhD
10:20 a.m.
Management of HCM: Preventing SCD and Improving Quality of Life
Steve Ommen, MD
10:40 a.m.
Preventing Sudden Death in Adults With CV Disease: Medical Therapy and ICD
Guru Kowlgi, MBBS
11:00 a.m.
Active Pause with a Teaching Point
11:25 a.m.
Screening the Family, Including the Role of Molecular Autopsy
Michael Ackerman, MD, PhD
11:45 a.m.
Case Presentations
Michael Ackerman, MD, PhD, Guru Kowlgi, MBBS, Steve Ommen, MD
Moderator: Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, MD
12:10 p.m.
Panel Discussion
12:30 p.m.
Adjourn
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Social Reception (Beach front) Attendees, guests, and faculty invited.
7:30 p.m.
Salsa 101 on the Patio
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
7:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast - Visit Exhibits
Risk Assessment
Moderator: Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, MD
7:30 a.m.
Overview of Risk Stratification: Tools in the Toolbox
Randal Thomas, MD, MS
7:50 a.m.
Imaging in CV Prevention: From CAC to Plaque Burden Using CTA
Michael Blaha, MD
8:10 a.m.
Role of Biomarkers in Risk Assessment
Vlad Vasile, MD, PhD
8:30 a.m.
Panel Discussion
8:45 a.m.
Active Pause with a Teaching Point
8:50 a.m.
Do You Want To See Your Clinician or Would You Rather See Dr. ChatGPT?
Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, MD
9:10 a.m.
Refreshment Break - Visit Exhibits
Management of Core Cardiovascular Risk Factors I
Moderator: Stephen Kopecky, MD
9:30 a.m.
The 5 Most Important Things To Do When Managing Hypertension
Gary Schwartz, MD
9:50 a.m.
Diabetes Medications and CVD Risk Reduction
Kyla Lara-Breitinger, MD
10:10 a.m.
I Don’t Want To (Or Can’t) Take A Statin. What To Do?
Stephen Kopecky, MD
10:30 a.m.
Panel Discussion
10:50 a.m.
Refreshment Break - Visit Exhibits
Management of Core Cardiovascular Risk Factors II
Moderator: Stephen Kopecky, MD
10:55 a.m.
Cardiometabolic Patient: Evaluation and Management
Michael Blaha, MD
11:15 a.m.
Weight Loss Overview: Behavioral, Medical, and Surgical Options
Kyla Lara-Breitinger, MD
11:35 a.m.
Motivational Interview 101: What Clinicians Need To Know
Scott Breitinger, MD
12:15 p.m.
Panel Discussion
12:30 p.m.
Adjourn
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Annual Volleyball Tournament - Lopez vs Allison teams (Beach front, on the left side of the property) Preceded by a quick clinic by Dr. Allison and practice 10 minutes of tips on proper technique. This event is open to all Interested Attendees, Faculty, and Exhibitors
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
7:00 a.m.
Special Breakfast Discussions – High Top Discussion (Foyer)
Cardiac Rehabilitation for Special Populations
Ray Squires, PhD
Familial Hyperlipidemia
Stephen Kopecky, MD
Establishing a Cardiometabolic Clinic
Michael Blaha, MD, Kyla Lara-Breitinger, MD
Prevention in Different Populations I
Moderator: Jane Linderbaum, APRN, CNP
7:30 a.m.
Sleep Disturbances as a CV Risk Factor and Potential Therapeutic Target
Anna Svatikova, MD, PhD
7:50 a.m.
Valvular Heart Disease: Prevention of Cardiac Events
Hector Michelena, MD
8:10 a.m.
When Statins Are Not Enough
Stephen Kopecky, MD
8:30 a.m.
Panel Discussion
8:45 a.m.
Active Pause with a Teaching Point
8:50 a.m.
The Future of Preventive Cardiology
Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, MD
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Breakouts
Rotate as you desire.
Sports Cardiology – Ask Us About Your Cases (Mexico-Cozumel) This will not be livestreamed. This session will be repeated Thursday.
Thomas Allison, PhD, Darrell Newman, MD
Diet and Weight Loss (Main Ballroom) This will be livestreamed. This session will be repeated Thursday.
Kyla Lara-Breitinger, MD
Cardiology Team Model Care – Top 10 Questions From Cardiologists and APPs (Salon los Cabos) This will not be livestreamed.
Angela Fink, C-ANP, Stephen Kopecky, MD, Jane Linderbaum, APRN, CNP
Unique Prevention Strategies and Concerns
Moderator: Thomas Allison, PhD
10:30 a.m.
The Epidemic of Atrial Fibrillation and HFpEF
Bernard Gersh, MB, ChB, DPhil
10:50 a.m.
When BP Becomes Difficult to Control: How To Manage Resistant Hypertension
Gary Schwartz, MD
11:10 a.m.
Active Pause with a Teaching Point
11:15 a.m.
Skin as a Window to See the Heart
Julio Sartori Valinotti, MD
11:35 a.m.
Vitamins and Supplements: Have Any Winners Ever Emerged?
Anna Svatikova, MD, PhD
11:55 a.m.
Panel Discussion
12:20 p.m.
Adjourn
2:00 p.m.
Volleyball on the Beach: The Re-match.
Thursday, January 25, 2024
7:00 a.m.
Special Breakfast Discussions – High Top Discussion (Foyer)
Individualized Exercise Programs for Challenging Scenarios
Ray Squires, PhD
Lipid Management Challenges
Stephen Kopecky, MD
Valve Disease – Questions and Conundrums
Jane Linderbaum, APRN, CNP, Hector Michelena, MD
Prevention of Stroke and PAD
Moderator: Thomas Allison, PhD
7:30 a.m.
PAD Evaluation and Management for Busy Clinicians
Ana Casanegra, MD
7:50 a.m.
Stroke Prevention: Neuro Perspective
Eugene Scharf, MD
8:10 a.m.
Anticoagulation Management Pearls and Pitfalls
Ana Casanegra, MD
8:30 a.m.
Panel Discussion
8:50 a.m.
Active Pause with a Teaching Point
8:55 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.
Breakouts
Rotate as you desire.
Sports Cardiology – Ask Us About Your Cases (Main Ballroom) This will be livestreamed.
Thomas Allison, PhD, Nadia Elfessi, PA-C, Darrell Newman, MD
Team Based CV Care – Triage, Transitions, Triumphs (Salon los Cabos) This will not be livestreamed.
Angela Fink, C-ANP, Stephen Kopecky, MD
Diet and Weight Loss (Mexico-Cozumel) This will not be livestreamed.
Kyla Lara-Breitinger, MD
9:50 a.m.
Refreshment Break - Visit Exhibits
10:10 a.m.
Pragmatic Trials in Preventive Cardiology: The Future Way to Gather Evidence
Xiaoxi Yao, PhD
10:30 a.m.
Active Pause with a Teaching Point
10:35 a.m.
Special Topics in CV Prevention
Moderator: Stephen Kopecky, MD
10:35 a.m.
Present and Future of Digital Health in Cardiology
Steve Ommen, MD
10:55 a.m.
Depression/Anxiety Assessment: Should It Be Part of Our Prevention Practice? If So, How To Do It and What To Do About It?
Scott Breitinger, MD
11:15 a.m.
Erectile Dysfunction and HRT: Risk Factor or Symptoms?
Tobias Kohler, MD, MPH
11:35 a.m.
Alcohol and CV Disease: What Is your Best Advice in 2024?
Joseph Murphy, MD
11:55 a.m.
The Intersection of Planet Health and CVD Prevention
Bernard Gersh, MB, ChB, DPhil
12:15 p.m.
Panel Discussion
12:30 p.m.
Adjourn
Friday, January 26, 2024
7:00 a.m.
Special Breakfast Discussions – High Top Discussion (Foyer)
Women’s Health
Thais Coutinho, MD, Vesna Garovic, MD
Educational Programs and Telehealth Post Pandemic
Jane Linderbaum, APRN, CNP, Steve Ommen, MD
Strength Training
Tobias Kohler, MD, MPH, Darrell Newman, MD
Clinical Evaluations of Cardiovascular Disease
Moderator: Stephen Kopecky, MD
7:30 a.m.
Women’s Heart Disease in 2024
Thais Coutinho, MD
7:50 a.m.
Pregnancy-Related CV Risk Factors: Relevance, Prevention, and Follow-up
Vesna Garovic, MD
8:10 a.m.
Aortic Disease: Preventing Surveillance
Thais Coutinho, MD
8:30 a.m.
Active Pause with a Teaching Point
8:35 a.m.
Troponins Are Positive. Is This An MI, Injury, Leak, or Just An Error?
Guy Reeder, MD
8:55 a.m.
The Present and Future of Cardiac Rehabilitation
Ray Squires, PhD
9:30 a.m.
Panel Discussion
9:30 a.m.
Refreshment Break - Visit Exhibits
Coronary Artery Disease Management
Moderator: Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, MD
9:55 a.m.
CV Surgery Is Indicated, What Is New?
Kevin Greason, MD
10:20 a.m.
Chronic Coronary Disease – Optimal Medical Therapy
Joseph Murphy, MD
10:40 a.m.
Antiplatelet Therapy After PCI and/or ACS
Guy Reeder, MD
11:00 a.m.
Surgical Coronary Revascularization: Challenging Cases
Kevin Greason, MD
11:20 a.m.
Panel Discussion
11:40 a.m.
Adjourn
Credit Types Offered
  • ABIM MOC
    24.75
  • AMA PRA Category 1
    24.75
  • Nursing
    24.75

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