Penn Medicine Current Advances in Heart and Vascular Care 2025 (Videos + PDFs)

Comprehensive Cardiovascular Medicine, Vascular Disease, Advanced Heart Failure & Artificial Intelligence Update

Overview

Penn Medicine Current Advances in Heart and Vascular Care 2025 is a multidisciplinary cardiovascular education program that delivers the latest evidence-based updates in cardiology, vascular medicine, structural heart disease, electrophysiology, sleep medicine, advanced heart failure, and emerging healthcare technologies. Designed to improve clinical outcomes through practical and guideline-driven education, the course focuses on contemporary strategies for diagnosing and managing complex cardiovascular disorders.

Held on March 1, 2025, at The Alloy KOP, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, this program brings together leading experts from Penn Medicine to review recent advances in cardiovascular care, innovative treatment approaches, and emerging technologies that are shaping the future of patient management.

Participants gain practical insights into pericardial disease, aortic interventions, mitral valve therapies, atrial fibrillation, advanced heart failure, sleep-disordered breathing, ECG interpretation, and artificial intelligence applications in cardiovascular medicine.

This educational package includes 7 video lectures, 7 subtitle files, and 9 downloadable PDF presentations, providing a concise yet highly relevant update for cardiovascular specialists and internal medicine clinicians.

Course Highlights

• 7 Video Lectures (MP4)
• 7 Subtitle Files (VTT)
• 9 Downloadable PDF Presentations
• Evidence-Based Cardiovascular Updates
• Advanced Heart Failure Education
• Structural Heart Disease Reviews
• Aortic Disease & Endovascular Repair
• ECG Interpretation Workshops
• Atrial Fibrillation Management
• Sleep Medicine & Cardiovascular Health
• Artificial Intelligence in Cardiology

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Discuss the clinical impact of pericarditis and contemporary treatment strategies.
• Evaluate endovascular repair options for thoracic and abdominal aortic disease.
• Review indications, outcomes, and expectations of mitral valve repair.
• Differentiate STEMI from Occlusive Myocardial Infarction (OMI) using 12-lead ECG analysis.
• Assess the role of CPAP and upper airway stimulation therapies in cardiovascular patients.
• Recognize advanced heart failure and identify patients requiring specialist referral.
• Interpret atrial fibrillation patterns on electrocardiography.
• Discuss emerging applications of artificial intelligence in cardiovascular medicine.

Major Topics Covered

Pericardial Disease & Pericarditis

The course reviews contemporary diagnosis and management of pericardial disorders.

Topics Include

• Acute pericarditis
• Recurrent pericarditis
• Pericardial inflammation
• Diagnostic evaluation
• Anti-inflammatory therapies
• Long-term management strategies

Faculty discuss recent advances that have improved outcomes in recurrent and treatment-resistant disease.

Aortic Disease & Endovascular Repair

A major focus of the symposium is modern aortic intervention.

Covered Topics

• Thoracic aortic aneurysms
• Abdominal aortic aneurysms
• Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)
• Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR)
• Patient selection
• Procedural outcomes

Participants review minimally invasive approaches that continue to replace traditional surgical strategies in selected patients.

Mitral Valve Disease & Repair

Structural heart disease remains a rapidly evolving field.

Topics Include

• Mitral regurgitation
• Degenerative mitral valve disease
• Surgical mitral valve repair
• Transcatheter mitral therapies
• Patient selection
• Long-term outcomes

Faculty discuss the benefits and expectations of contemporary mitral valve interventions.

ECG Interpretation: STEMI vs OMI

One of the most practical sessions focuses on advanced ECG interpretation.

Discussion Areas

• STEMI recognition
• Occlusive myocardial infarction (OMI)
• High-risk ECG patterns
• Emergency cardiac diagnosis
• Reperfusion decision-making
• Acute coronary syndrome evaluation

Participants learn strategies to improve identification of patients requiring urgent intervention.

Atrial Fibrillation

The conference reviews modern approaches to diagnosing and managing atrial fibrillation.

Topics Include

• ECG recognition of AF
• Rhythm assessment
• Stroke prevention
• Rate versus rhythm control
• Contemporary treatment strategies

Faculty provide practical guidance for clinicians managing one of the most common cardiovascular conditions.

Advanced Heart Failure

The symposium highlights the importance of early recognition and referral.

Covered Topics

• Advanced heart failure presentation
• Risk stratification
• Referral criteria
• Multidisciplinary management
• Advanced therapies
• Specialist evaluation pathways

Participants learn how earlier intervention may improve outcomes in patients with progressive heart failure.

Sleep Apnea & Cardiovascular Disease

Sleep-disordered breathing has become increasingly important in cardiovascular medicine.

Topics Include

• Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
• CPAP therapy
• Upper airway stimulation
• Cardiovascular complications of sleep disorders
• Treatment outcomes
• Patient selection

Faculty discuss how managing sleep disorders may positively influence cardiovascular health.

Artificial Intelligence in Cardiovascular Medicine

The course explores emerging technologies that are reshaping patient care.

Topics Include

• Artificial intelligence applications
• Machine learning in cardiology
• Predictive analytics
• ECG interpretation tools
• Imaging enhancement
• Clinical decision support systems

Participants gain insight into how AI may improve diagnostic accuracy and workflow efficiency.

Educational Features

✔ Evidence-based cardiovascular medicine updates

✔ Structural heart disease education

✔ Advanced ECG interpretation training

✔ Aortic intervention reviews

✔ Heart failure recognition and referral guidance

✔ Atrial fibrillation management updates

✔ Sleep medicine and cardiovascular health integration

✔ Artificial intelligence applications in clinical cardiology

✔ Practical and clinically relevant content

✔ Expert Penn Medicine faculty

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• Cardiologists
• Vascular Surgeons
• Internal Medicine Physicians
• Cardiology Fellows
• Heart Failure Specialists
• Electrophysiologists
• Primary Care Physicians
• Emergency Medicine Physicians
• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants
• Advanced Practice Providers
• Healthcare Professionals Involved in Cardiovascular Care

Why This Course Stands Out

✔ Concise, high-yield cardiovascular update

✔ Covers both cardiac and vascular disease management

✔ Includes practical ECG interpretation education

✔ Focuses on emerging technologies and AI

✔ Reviews advanced heart failure referral strategies

✔ Integrates sleep medicine with cardiovascular care

✔ Evidence-based and guideline-driven content

✔ Led by nationally recognized Penn Medicine experts

✔ Applicable to both specialists and general clinicians

✔ Emphasizes real-world clinical decision-making

Topics:

• 7:00 AM – 7:30 AM Registration & Continental Breakfast
• 7:15 AM – 7:30 AM Sign into the Virtual Platform
• 7:30 AM – 7:35 AM Opening Remarks/Greeting W. Clay Warnick, MD
• 7:35 AM – 8:00 AM Endovascular Repairs: Thoracic and Abdominal Aortas Daniel Lee, MD, MS
• 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM Mitraclip Procedure: Benefits and Expectations Brian Fulton, MD
• 8:30 AM – 8:50 AM Panel Discussion with Q&A Moderator: Steven Weiss, MD
• 8:50 AM – 9:30 AM Keynote: Acute and Recurrent Pericarditis: An Evolving Landscape Jonathan Salik, MD
• 9:30 AM – 9:45 AM Q&A with the Keynote Speaker Moderator: W. Clay Warnick, MD
• 9:45 AM – 10:00 AM Break & Visit Exhibits
• 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Paradigm Shift: STEMI to OMI Douglas Ader, DO, PA-C
• 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM Panel Discussion with Q&A Moderator: Steven Back, MD
• 10:45 AM – 11:15 AM Sleep Apnea: CPAP Devices & Upper Airway Stimulation Therapy Jenny Fang Ma, MD
• 11:15 AM – 11:30 AM Panel Discussion with Q&A Moderator: Mian A. Jan, MD
• 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM Lunch
• 12:00 PM – 12:40 PM Advanced Heart Failure Management: Early Recognition & Referral Adrian Pearson, DO
• 12:40 PM – 1:00 PM Panel Discussion with Q&A Moderator: Timothy J. Boyek, MD
• 1:00 PM – 1:15 PM Break & Visit Exhibits
• 1:15 PM – 1:45 PM EKG Workshop: Recognition of Atrial Fibrillation Amanulla Khaji, MD, Ashley Malenke, MHS, PA-C and Jane M. O’Neill, MSN, CRNP
• 1:45 PM – 2:25 PM Advancements in Artificial Intelligence Saurabh Jha, MD
• 2:25 PM – 2:50 PM Panel Discussion with Q&A Moderators: Nicole DiFabrizio, MSN, RN, PCCN-K, Amanulla Khaji, MD and W. Clay Warnick, MD
• 2:50 PM – 3:00 PM Final Remarks W. Clay Warnick, MD
• 3:00 PM Adjourn