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Innovation Stage
Expo, #26057
Check out ACC's Innovation Stage — a unique theater that provides an opportunity to enjoy a 30-minute focused discussion in a relaxed setting.
Quick Links: Saturday, March 29 • Sunday, March 30 • Monday, March 31
Saturday, March 29
9:45 – 10:15 a.m.
4201. Partnering For Progress: Implementing AI to Transform the Care Journey For Patients With Cardiac Amyloidosis
Sponsored by AstraZeneca
This session focuses on collaborative development of innovative AI-based programs for identifying and tracking patients with amyloidosis and generating structured clinical workflows for treatment and management. The presentation will delve into key considerations for implementation, partnership, and scalability, with the goal of inspiring cardiology colleagues by showcasing practical examples and encouraging them in their own initiatives.
Speakers
Leticia A. Funari Ferri, MD, MSc, PhD, MBA
US Medical Head, ATTR
AstraZeneca
Faraz S. Ahmad, MD, MS
Associate Director
Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute Center for AI
Northwestern Medicine
Assistant Professor, Medicine (Cardiology) and Preventive Medicine (Biostatistics and Informatics)
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, IL
10:45 – 11:15 a.m.
4202. Transforming Heart Failure Management: Using ZOLL Heart Failure Management System (HFMS) to Reduce Heart Failure Readmissions
Sponsored by ZOLL
This program will focus on best practices for building a clinical workflow and implementing ZOLL HFMS into the established treatment pathway for patients with pulmonary fluid congestion. The speaker will share experience from his center's experience with patient selection, managing alerts and implementing care changes to reduce HF readmissions.
Speaker
Timothy Malinowski, Jr., MS, APRN, AGPCNP-BC
12:30 – 1 p.m.
4203. Long-Term Outcomes and Real-World Impact of Cardiac Myosin Inhibition on Adults With Symptomatic NYHA Class II-III Obstructive HCM
Sponsored by Bristol Myers Squibb
Join this session to review data from long-term and real-world studies on the impact of cardiac myosin inhibition in adult patients with symptomatic NYHA Class II-III obstructive HCM.
Speaker
Matthew Gold, MD
1:30 – 2 p.m.
4204. Title to be announced
Sponsored by GE Healthcare
2:30 – 3 p.m.
4205. Access to Cardiovascular Care Powered by Breakthrough Artificial Intelligence: India
Sponsored by Siemens Healthineers
Sunday, March 30
11 – 11:30 a.m.
4207. Evolut 5-Year Low Risk In-Depth Analysis and Lifetime Management Considerations
Sponsored by Medtronic
Join us as we dive into the latest TAVR verses SAVR 5-year low-risk results and hear lifetime management and index valve discussions from structural heart experts.
Speakers
Anita Asgar, MD
Michael Reardon, MD
Deepak Talreja, MD
12:30 – 1 p.m.
4208. Equity in Action: The Evolut Evidence and Advantage For Women With Aortic Stenosis
Sponsored by Medtronic
Join us for an exciting multidisciplinary team discussion on identifying sex-specific differences in diagnosing aortic stenosis and treatment considerations with supporting evidence from the SMART trial.
Speakers
Elana Koss, MD
Rachel Bond, MD
Amit Vora, MD
2:30 – 3 p.m.
4209. Decoding a Silent Threat: How Aldosterone Raises Your Risk For Hypertension and Heart Disease
Sponsored by AstraZeneca
Explore the pivotal role of aldosterone dysregulation within the hypertension landscape and its implications on cardiovascular health, even independent of blood pressure. Despite medical interventions, many continue to experience uncontrolled hypertension, leading to increased mortality, cardiovascular, and kidney complications. This presentation reveals cutting-edge insights into the pathogenic effects of aldosterone excess, such as cardiac remodeling and vascular inflammation, contributing to heart failure, cardiovascular disease, and chronic kidney disease. Be part of the conversation to ignite a transformative dialogue on redefining hypertension management.
Speakers
Florian Rader, MD
Medical Director, Hypertension Center
Cedars Sinai Smidt Heart Institute
Monday, March 31
10:15 – 10:45 a.m.
4210. AI-Driven Plaque Quantification: A Paradigm Shift in CAD Management
Sponsored by HeartFlow
This session explores how AI-driven plaque quantification is transforming coronary artery disease (CAD) management. Experts will discuss how advanced imaging and AI tools are reshaping diagnosis, risk stratification, and treatment decisions, offering a paradigm shift in personalized care.
Speaker
Allen J. Taylor, MD, FACC, FAHA
Chairman of Cardiology
MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute
12:15 – 12:45 p.m.
4211. Getting to the Heart of the Matter: Gene Therapy For Cardiac Disease
Sponsored by Lexeo Therapeutics
Cardiac diseases due to a genetic cause are common, but underrecognized culprits of potentially devastating outcomes. Opportunities exist to improve upon current treatments by targeting the underlying cause. Advancements in genetic medicine and delivery technologies have paved a path for cardiac gene therapy to get to the heart of the matter.
Join Drs. Eric Smith and Eric Adler to for an exciting discussion on the potential of gene therapy in arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM) and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Also hear about Lexeo's clinical progress, including new data updates, from their HEROIC-PKP2 gene therapy trial for PKP2-ACM and SUNRISE-FA gene therapy trial for Friedreich ataxia cardiomyopathy.
Speakers
Eric Smith, MD
Eric Adler, MD
Information current as of Feb. 10, 2025.
Innovation Stage presentations are not part of ACC.25, as planned by its Program Committee, and do not qualify for continuing medical education (CME), continuing nursing education (CNE) or continuing education (CE) credit.
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