Texas Heart Institute 1st Annual Perioperative Mechanical Circulatory Support Symposium & Cutting-Edge Critical Care Echo Workshop 2023

Advanced Mechanical Circulatory Support, Critical Care Echocardiography & Perioperative Cardiac Care

Texas Heart Institute 1st Annual Perioperative Mechanical Circulatory Support Symposium & Cutting-Edge Critical Care Echo Workshop 2023 is a specialized educational program focused on the rapidly evolving fields of mechanical circulatory support (MCS), critical care echocardiography, and perioperative cardiovascular management. This comprehensive course combines expert-led lectures, multidisciplinary case discussions, hands-on echocardiography training, and practical workshops designed to improve the management of critically ill cardiac patients requiring advanced circulatory support.

Featuring 42 videos and 1 PDF, the symposium emphasizes collaborative decision-making among cardiologists, intensivists, cardiac surgeons, anesthesiologists, sonographers, and advanced practice providers involved in the care of patients receiving temporary and durable mechanical circulatory support. Participants gain practical experience in diagnosing and managing perioperative complications, advanced hemodynamic instability, refractory shock, right ventricular failure, and echocardiography-guided interventions.

A unique highlight of the program is its highly interactive workshop format, utilizing small-group learning, hands-on critical care echocardiography training, ultrasound-guided procedures, and real-world MCS case scenarios.

Course Overview

Mechanical circulatory support technologies such as LVADs, RVADs, ECMO, and temporary support devices have transformed the treatment of advanced heart failure and cardiogenic shock. However, successful outcomes require expertise in perioperative management, hemodynamic assessment, complication recognition, and echocardiographic monitoring.

This symposium provides a comprehensive review of perioperative MCS management, focusing on patient selection, device-related complications, advanced critical care echocardiography, and multidisciplinary approaches to complex cardiovascular care.

Attendees learn how to integrate advanced imaging, hemodynamic assessment, and evidence-based interventions into the care of patients with severe cardiac dysfunction and refractory shock.

Learning Objectives

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

• Analyze the most common complications associated with temporary mechanical circulatory support devices.
• Identify patient factors associated with adverse LVAD outcomes.
• Implement interventions to prevent and manage perioperative LVAD complications.
• Develop systematic approaches to diagnosing and treating right ventricular failure.
• Recognize indications for RVAD initiation and support strategies.
• Apply advanced critical care echocardiography techniques in complex cardiac patients.
• Utilize ultrasound-guided procedures in critically ill cardiovascular patients.
• Compare cardiologist-performed comprehensive echocardiography with intensivist-performed critical care echocardiography.
• Improve multidisciplinary decision-making in perioperative MCS management.
• Optimize patient outcomes through timely diagnosis and intervention.

Key Topics Covered

Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS)

• Temporary mechanical circulatory support
• Durable LVAD therapy
• RVAD support
• ECMO fundamentals
• Patient selection and candidacy
• Device management strategies
• Hemodynamic optimization

LVAD Management

• LVAD physiology
• Perioperative management
• Device complications
• Bleeding and thrombosis
• Right ventricular dysfunction
• Long-term outcomes

Right Ventricular Failure

• Diagnosis of RV failure
• Echocardiographic assessment
• Hemodynamic evaluation
• RVAD indications
• Treatment algorithms

Critical Care Echocardiography

• Advanced CCE techniques
• Bedside cardiac ultrasound
• Shock assessment
• Hemodynamic monitoring
• Ventricular function analysis
• Device-related imaging

Refractory Shock

• Cardiogenic shock
• Mixed shock states
• Advanced diagnostic approaches
• Echocardiographic-guided management
• MCS escalation strategies

Ultrasound-Guided Procedures

• Vascular access
• Hemodynamic procedures
• Procedural safety
• Ultrasound-guided interventions

Multidisciplinary Care

• Team-based decision making
• Cardiology and critical care collaboration
• Surgical and procedural coordination
• Advanced practice provider-driven care models

Perioperative Complications

• Device-related complications
• Surgical complications
• Hemodynamic instability
• Emergency management protocols

Workshop Highlights

Cutting-Edge Critical Care Echo Workshop

• Small-group interactive training
• 1:4 instructor-to-learner ratio
• Hands-on echocardiography scanning
• Advanced shock assessment
• Real-world ICU scenarios
• Procedural ultrasound guidance

MCS Case-Based Learning

• Complex perioperative cases
• Echocardiographic interpretation
• Device troubleshooting
• Clinical decision-making exercises

Patient Education Sessions

• Perioperative complication awareness
• LVAD patient management
• Long-term support considerations

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• Cardiologists
• Cardiac Intensivists
• Critical Care Physicians
• Cardiac Anesthesiologists
• Cardiac Surgeons
• Heart Failure Specialists
• Echocardiographers
• Sonographers
• Cardiology Fellows
• Critical Care Fellows
• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants
• Advanced Practice Providers involved in MCS care

Why This Course Stands Out

✔ Specialized focus on mechanical circulatory support

✔ Advanced critical care echocardiography training

✔ Hands-on workshop experience

✔ Small-group learning format

✔ Real-world MCS case discussions

✔ Expert faculty from Texas Heart Institute

✔ Comprehensive LVAD and RVAD management

✔ Refractory shock assessment and treatment

✔ Ultrasound-guided procedural training

✔ Multidisciplinary cardiovascular care approach