CARDIAC CARE PRESENTATIONS AND OBJECTIVES
0900-0930 - Durable VADs in the ED: A primer for the ED Resuscitationist - Matthew Aronson, MD (ACMC EM and ACC)
- Appreciate the evidence-based role of durable mechanical circulatory support devices in the advanced heart failure patient
- Understand modern LVAD physiology and basic parameters that are monitored in the LVAD
- Describe an approach to the management of the undifferentiated hemodynamically unstable LVAD patient
0930-1000 - Chest Pain Risk Stratification: a 15-year Journey & Look to the Future - Simon Mahler, MD (Wake Forest EM)
- Understand the challenges of ED chest pain risk stratification
- Learn of recent advances in chest pain risk stratification
- Explore potential future approaches.
1000-1030 - Occlusion Myocardial Infarction, AI, and the Future of ACS in EM - H. Pendell Meyers, MD (CMC EM)
- Evaluate the evolving paradigm shift of acute coronary syndrome
- Explore the most recent STEMI equivalent guidelines
- Explore the emerging role of artificial intelligence for ECG interpretation of acute coronary occlusion myocardial infarction.
1030-1100 - Weathering the Storm: Ventricular Dysrhythmias - Nicklaus Ashburn, MD (Wake Forest EM)
- Learn the causes of ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation
- Explore the clinical trials that informed best practices for managing recurrent and refractory ventricular tachycardia. (Ashburn)
1100-1130 - "Not a STEMI" ECGs that Cardiology Swipes Left On - Kathy Kopec, DO (CMC EM)
- Review 3 cases of ECGs that are concerning from an emergency medicine toxicology standpoint but are unlikely to excite the cardiology team
- Explore key diagnostics factors and treatment options for these cases.
1130-1200 - Shock Management: Pearls and Pitfalls - Daniel Grahf, MD (ACMC EM)
- Explore an evidence-based approach to complexities, pearls, and pitfalls of shock management strategies and to further hone tools and skills to best manage these patients. (Grahf)
1200-1300 - Panel Q&A session at the conclusion of the Symposia
DISCLOSURES
None of the Planning Committee members have any relevant financial relationships to disclose.
None of the other planning committee members or faculty have any relevant financial relationships to disclose.
None of the Planning Committee members have any relevant financial relationships to disclose.
None of the other planning committee members or faculty have any relevant financial relationships to disclose.