Add to Calendar UPenn Medicine HFpEF Symposium 2023 3/24/2023 8:00:00 AM 3/25/2023 7:20:00 PM America/New_York For More Details: https://upenn.cloud-cme.com/HFpEF2023 Description: The virtual link and in-person conference information has been sent out. Please contact [email protected] if you have not received this information.While the incidence of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) has decreased, that of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) continues to rise, accounting for ~50% of heart failure hospitalizations. Patients with HFpEF suffer mentally an... Smilow Center and Online false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Friday, March 24, 2023, 8:00 AM - Saturday, March 25, 2023, 7:20 PM, Smilow Center and Online, Philadelphia, PA

Course Overview

The virtual link and in-person conference information has been sent out. Please contact [email protected] if you have not received this information. 

While the incidence of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) has decreased, that of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) continues to rise, accounting for ~50% of heart failure hospitalizations. Patients with HFpEF suffer mentally and physically, similar to their HFrEF counterparts, and are markedly limited in terms of their functional capacity and quality of life. Yet in contrast to HFrEF, there are few effective pharmacologic treatments for HFpEF, despite numerous clinical trials.

To address this urgent need, many clinicians and researchers have focused on this important medical and societal issue. Improved strategies now exist to diagnose this condition, and multifaceted treatment options can help to alleviate some of the morbidity of the disease. This symposium will highlight diagnostic strategies and review the evidence base for pharmacologic therapies. Treatment of comorbid conditions found in HFpEF patients will also be discussed. Additional didactics highlighting the sources of exertional intolerance in HFpEF patients will be presented, with an emphasis on cardiopulmonary exercise testing.

The topics chosen for this conference represent the state-of-the-art in HFpEF management, incorporating the expertise of numerous disciplines including cardiology, pulmonology, radiology, sleep medicine, and endocrinology. The meeting is intended to provide an in-depth summary of HFpEF management to practicing clinicians across numerous disciplines, including Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants.

 


Target Audience
Specialties - FAMILY MEDICINE, INTERNAL MEDICINE, INTERNAL MEDICINE - Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology

Learning Objectives

After completing this activity, participants should be able to:


  1. Review the diagnostic criteria for HFpEF, including when to use advanced imaging or hemodynamic assessment
  2. Discuss HFpEF mimickers, including amyloidosis, sarcoidosis, and inherited cardiomyopathies
  3. Discuss the role of non-cardiac structures (such as the arterial system and other organs) in the pathogenesis and treatment of HFpEF
  4. Describe the electrophysiologic manifestations of HFpEF and their treatments
  5. Discuss novel therapies that are on the horizon for HFpEF
  6. Review the potential causes of exertional intolerance in HFpEF patients.

Registration
ATTENTION YOUNG INVESTIGATORS!
Young investigators (currently in training or within 5 years of completion of the terminal degree) are invited to submit an expanded abstract on original research related to HFpEF within two categories: (1) Clinical/Translational Research, and (2) Basic Research. Investigators whose abstracts are selected will present in front of a panel of judges during a 10-minute presentation followed by 5 minutes of questions. A monetary prize will be awarded to the top presenter in each category during the reception on the final day of the symposium. The date range for submissions is September 1 – January 31, 2023. The categories are Basic Research and Clinical/Translational Research.
 
LIVE AND VIRTUAL PRESENTATIONS
Penn Medicine HFpEF Symposium 2023 will be held Friday-Saturday, March 24-25, 2023 by in-person or live-stream (virtual) attendance. The live and virtual presentations will follow the scheduled agenda in real time (EDT).
 
IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE:
Arthur H. Rubenstein Auditorium at the Smilow Center for Translational Research, 3400 Civic Center Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19104
 
The fees to attend in-person are as follows: $250 for physicians and industry attendees, $100 for Non-US Based physicians, $100 for nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other healthcare professionals, $50 for Non-Penn residents and fellows. There is no fee for residents, fellows, students and Penn Medicine employees, faculty and staff to attend.
 
All pre-registered, in-person attendees will receive access to the conference, attendee booklet, continental breakfast, lunch and breaks. Registration also includes access to view the presentations online for one year. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, walk-ins are discouraged. Please be sure to register in advance.
 
LIVE-STREAM (VIRTUAL) ATTENDANCE:
Attendees who are registered to attend virtually will receive an email including the link to join the symposium 48 hours in advance. All virtual attendees will be required to sign into the meeting using your first name, last name, and email address in order to be marked as attended and receive credit.
 
The fees to attend virtually are as follows: $100 for physicians and industry attendees, $50 for nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other healthcare professionals. There is no fee for residents, fellows, students and Penn Medicine employees, faculty and staff to attend.
 
All pre-registered virtual attendees will receive an email that includes a link with instructions to sign-in 48 hours preceding the symposium, as well as the attendee booklet (downloadable PDF). Registration also includes access to view the presentations online for one year.

Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, Penn Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
 
DESIGNATION OF CREDIT
PHYSICIANS: Penn Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 15.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ . Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
ABIM MOC: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 15.5 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
 
Amount of Credit
Available by Day:
Friday – 7.75
Saturday – 7.75
Total = 15.5
 
NURSES: This program provides 15.5 contact hours.
 
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS: AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. PAs may receive a maximum of 15.5 Category 1 credits for completing this activity.

Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (15.00 hours), ABIM MOC Part 2 (15.00 hours), NCPD Hours (ANCC) (15.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance / Participation (15.00 hours)

Additional Information
Cancellation Policy: In order to process refunds for course withdrawals, cancellations must be received in writing by March 10, 2023 (subject to a service charge equivalent to 10% of the registration fee, but no less than $25.00). No refunds will be issued thereafter. The University reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course due to unforeseen circumstances.
 
In the event of cancellation or postponement, the University will refund registration fees but is not responsible for related costs or expenses to participants, including cancellation fees assessed by hotels, airlines, and travel agencies.