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2025 Interventional Cardiology

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Interventional Cardiology

8:00 AM

Session I: Stable CAD and Renal Denervation

Ajay Kirtane, MD

8:00 AM

Opening Remarks

Ramzan Zakir, MD

8:05 AM

Top Clinical Trials in Interventional Cardiology 2024-2025

Sunil Rao, MD

8:15 AM

Stable Angina: Is There Benefit Beyond Symptom Relief and The Emerging Role of a Coronary Sinus Reducer

Sripal Bangalore, MD

8:25 AM

Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction: A Case-Based Discussion

Megha Prasad, MD

8:35 AM

Renal Denervation: Patient Selection and Technical Aspects

Ajay Kirtane, MD

8:45 AM

Questions and Answers/Panel Discussion

8:55 AM

Session II: Intravascular Imaging and Physiology

Ziad Ali, MD

8:55 AM

Coronary CTA: Diagnosis to PCI Planning

Ankitkumar Patel, MD

9:05 AM

Advances in Physiology in the Cath Lab

Rajiv Tayal, MD

9:15 AM

Case-Based Approach Utilizing IVUS/OCT to Improve Outcomes

Khady Fall, MD

9:25 AM

Advances in Imaging and Incorporating AI Algorithms

Ziad Ali, MD

9:35 AM

Questions and Answers/Panel Discussion

9:45 AM

Break/Exhibits

10:00 AM

Session III: Acute Coronary Syndrome

Sunil Rao, MD

10:00 AM

What’s New with the 2025 ACS Guidelines?

Sunil Rao, MD

10:10 AM

Complete Revascularization: Intervene on Non-Culprit or Stage

Sripal Bangalore, MD

10:20 AM

How I Approach Hemodynamic Compromise: A Case-Based Approach

Anja Oksnes, MD

10:30 AM

Optimizing STEMI Management, Thrombectomy, and Reducing Infarct Size

Rajiv Jauhar, MD

10:40 AM

Questions and Answers/Panel Discussion

10:50 AM

Session IV: Shock

Haroon Faraz, MD

10:50 AM

Basics of Mechanical Support and Case Selection

Aditya Mehra, MD

11:00 AM

Hemodynamic Support in High-Risk PCI

Haroon Faraz, MD

11:10 AM

Prediction LV Recovery Utilizing AI Algorithms

11:20 AM

Current and Future of Management of Cardiogenic Shock

Rajiv Tayal, MD

11:30 AM

Questions and Answers/Panel Discussion

11:30 AM

The Importance of a Shock Team

Sripal Bangalore, MD

12:45 PM

Session V: Complex And High-Risk Interventional Procedures (CHIP)

Manish Parikh, MD

12:45 PM

Left Main Bifurcation PCI: Technical Tips and Tricks

Manish Parikh, MD

12:55 PM

The Importance of a Heart Team

Sergio Waxman, MD

1:05 PM

Left Main PCI: When to Intervene and When to Defer

Daniel Kiss, MD

1:15 PM

CTO Revascularization: Has My Algorithm Changed?

Margaret McEntegart, MD

1:25 PM

Questions and Answers/Panel Discussion

1:35 PM

Session VI: Calcium Modification and Drug-Eluting Technology

Joseph DeGregorio

1:35 PM

Imaging in Calcified Disease

Evan Shlofmitz, MD

1:45 PM

Let’s Take a Step Back: Insights from Eclipse

Ajay Kirtane, MD

1:55 PM

Enough: IVL is Safe and Effective

Joseph DeGregorio, MD

2:05 PM

Atherectomy Is Here to Stay: It has been a ROLLERCOASTER!

Ramzan Zakir, MD

2:15 PM

Drug-Coated Balloons: ISR and Beyond

Ziad Ali, MD

2:25 PM

Return of Bioabsorbable Scaffolds?

Manish Parikh, MD

2:35 PM

Questions and Answers/Panel Discussion

2:45 PM

Special Session on Complications and Case Presentations

Margaret McEntegart

2:45 PM

How To Escape Disaster

Margaret McEntegart, MD

2:52 PM

IVUS REGRET

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2:59 PM

IVUS Regret

Jorge W. Naranjo, MD

3:06 PM

Perfecting Left Main Bifurcation PCI: Defeating In-Stent Restenosis in Proximal LCx

Haroon Faraz MD

3:13 PM

Perfecting Left Main Bifurcation PCI: Defeating In-Stent Restenosis in Proximal LCx

Apurva Sharma MD,

3:20 PM

Award for Best Case Presentation

3:25 PM

Closing Remarks

Joseph DeGregorio, MD

3:30 PM

Adjourn

Interventional Cardiology Tract: Saturday, September 14, 2024FACULTY:
7:00 AM8:00 AMBreakfast Symposium: Modern PCI in the Drug-Coated Balloon EraModerator: Ramzan Zakir, MD
7:00 AM7:10 AMAGENT DCB: Case Intro/The Need for Treating Complex ISR Lesions with a Drug Delivery SystemAjay Kitarne, MD
7:10 AM7:25 AMIVUS Guided PCI for the Treatment of ISRZiad Ali, MD
7:25 AM7:40 AMCracking the Calcium CodeManish Parikh, MD
7:40 AM7:45 AMCase Conclusion using Imaging and Vessel PrepAjay Kirtane, MD
8:00 AM9:00 AMSession I: Management of Stable CAD & Renal DenervationModerator: Ajay Kirtane, MD
Panelists: Sripal Bangalore, MD; Megha Prasad, MD; Ramzan Zakir, MD; Kimberly Skelding, MD; Manish Parikh, MD
8:00 AM8:05 AMWelcome and Opening RemarksRamzan Zakir, MD
8:05 AM8:15 AMManagement of Stable Angina: Insights from Orbita 2 and IschemiaSripal Bangalore, MD
8:15 AM8:25 AMDiagnosis and Management of Microvascular Angina and MINOCAMegha Prasad, MD
8:25 AM8:35 AMUpdates on DAPT and MonotherapyBinita Shah, MD
8:35 AM8:45 AMRenal Denervation: Patient Selection and Technical AspectsAjay Kirtane, MD
8:45 AM9:00 AMQuestions and Answers/Panel Discussion
9:00 AM10:25 AMSession II: Intravascular Imaging and PhysiologyModerator: Ziad Ali, MD
Panelists: Ankit Patel, MD; Jon George, MD; Manish Parikh, MD; Raj Tayal, MD; Jordan Safirstein , MD
9:00 AM9:10 AMCoronary CTA: Diagnosis to PCI PlanningAnkit Patel, MD
9:10 AM9:20 AMIntravascular Imaging: The Data Speaks for Itself Jon George, MD
9:20 AM9:30 AMCase-Based Approach Utilizing IVUS/OCT to Improve OutcomesAkiko Maehara, MD
9:30 AM9:40 AMVulnerable Plaque: Identification and MangagementManish Parikh, MD
9:40 AM9:50 AMBeyond IVUS/OCT: Deep OCT & NIRS ImagingZiad Ali, MD
9:50 AM10:00 AMFFR Angio vs. Catheter-Based AngioRaj Tayal, MD
10:00 AM10:10 AMQuestions and Answers/Panel Discussion
10:10 AM10:25 AMBreaks/Exhibits
10:25 AM11:15 AMSection III: Acute Coronary SyndromesModerator: Sripal Bangalore, MD
Panelists: Sergio Waxman, MD; Ramzan Zakir, MD; Srihari Naidu, MD; Haroon Faraz, MD; Jafar Raza, MD
10:25 AM10:35 AMSTEMI: Access, Pharmacology, Thrombectomy, and SSO2Sergio Waxman, MD
10:35 AM10:45 AMTiming of Complete Revascularization in ACSSripal Bangalore, MD
10:45 AM10:55 AMUpdate on on STEMI-DTURamzan Zakir, MD
10:55 AM11:05 AMManagement of Cardiogenic Shock in STEMI Patients: Implications from DanGer ShockSrihari Naidu, MD
11:05 AM11:15 AMQuestions and Answers/Panel Discussion
11:15 AM12:00PMSection IV: Complex and High Risk Interventional ProceduresModerator: Margaret McEntegart, MD
Panelists: Aditya Mehra, MD; Raj Tayal, MD; Haroon Faraz, MD; Dimitrios Karmpaliotis, MD; Sheila Sahni, MD
11:15 AM11:25 AMFundamentals of Hemodynamic Support in Cardiogenic ShockAditya Mehra, MD
11:25 AM11:35 AMLarge-Bore Access and Alternative Access ManagementRaj Tayal, MD
11:35 AM11:45 AMMechanical Support of High Risk PCIHaroon Faraz, MD
11:45 AM12:00 PMAdventure in Complex PCIDimitrios Karmpaliotis, MD
12:00 PM 12:45 PMLunch Symposium (Sponsored by Shockwave: NON-CME)Moderator: Jordan Safirstein, MD
12:00 PM12:10 PMLunch Buffet
12:15 PM12:18 PMIntroductionJordan Safirstein, MD
12:18 PM12:28 PMHistory of IVL and Unique MOAZiad Ali, MD
12:28 PM12:36 PMIntroducing Shockwave E8: The New Peripheral IVL WorkhorsRamzan Zakir, MD
12:36 PM12:44 PMIVL Facilitated Large Bore AccesDaniel Kiss, MD
12:44 PM12:50 PMCalcium Modification in Complex Coronary PCIRajiv Tayal, MD
12:50 PM1:00 PMQuestions and Answers/Panel Discussion
1:00 PM2:00 PMSection V: Complex and High Risk Interventional Procedures IIModerator: Manish Parikh, MD
Panelists: Kimberly Skelding, MD; Margaret McEntegart, MD; Richard Kovach, MD; Dan Kiss, MD; Leonard Lee, MD
1:00 PM1:10 PMLM Case-Based ApproachDan Kiss, MD
1:10 PM1:20 PMLM Bifurcation: Tips and TricksManish Parikh, MD
1:20 PM1:30 PMThe Heart TeamKimberly Skelding, MD
1:30 PM1:40 PMUpdates on CTO RevascularizationMargaret McEntegart, MD
1:40 PM1:50 AMReducing Radiation ExposureRichard Kovach, MD
1:50 PM2:00 PMQuestions and Answers/Panel Discussion
2:00 PM  3:15 PMSection VI: Management of Severely Calcified Lesions & DCB’sModerator: Ramzan Zakir, MD
Panelists: Joe Degregiorio, MD; Arber Kodra, MD; Ziad Ali, MD; Ajay Kirtane, MD; Sheila Sahni, MD
2:00 PM2:10 PMImaging in Calcfiied DiseaseAkiko Machara, MD
2:10 PM2:20 PMManagement of Severely Calcified Disease: A Paradigm Shift to IVL? Joe Degregiorio, MD
2:20 PM2:30 PMAtherectomy is Here to Stay: When and HowArber Kodra, MD
2:30 PM2:40 PMCalcified Nodules and Eccentric CalciumZiad Ali, MD
2:40 PM2:50 PMDrug-Coated Balloons: In-Stent Restenois and BeyondAjay Kirtane, MD
2:50 PM3:00 PMQuestions and Answers/Panel Discussion
3:00 PM3:15 PMBreak/Exhibits
3:15 PM4:30 PMSession VII: Structural HeartModerator: Phillippe Genereux, MD
Panelists: Matthew Saybolt, MD; Hemal Gada, MD; Mark Russo, MD; Ramin Hastings, MD; Konstantinos Koulogiannis, MD
3:15 PM3:25 PMUpdates in Transcatheter Aortic Intervention: AS, AI, and Which Valve WhenMatthew Saybolt, MD
3:25 PM3:35 PMMitral Valve Interventions: Beyond the Clips of the HeartHemal Gada, MD
3:35 PM3:45 PMTricuspid Therapies: EVOQUE, CLASP, and What Lies AheadMark Russo, MD
3:45 PM3:55 PMThe Future of Catheter-Based TreatmentPhillippe Genereux, MD
3:55 PM4:05 PMCase-Based Examples of Imaging in the Structural LabKonstantinos Koulogiannis, MD
4:05 PM4:15 PMValve-in-Valve, PVL, and Novel Techniques in the Structural LabRamin Hastings, MD
4:15 PM4:25 PMQuestions and Answers/Panel Discussion
4:25 PM4:30 PMClosing RemarksJordan Safirstein, MD
4:30 PM4:30 PMAdjourn
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