UPMC Hamot Cardiovascular Update 2025

Comprehensive Clinical Update in Contemporary Cardiovascular Medicine

Overview

The UPMC Hamot Cardiovascular Update 2025 is a comprehensive cardiovascular education program presented by the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute. This annual conference delivers practical, evidence-based updates on the latest diagnostic techniques, therapeutic strategies, clinical guidelines, landmark trials, and emerging technologies in cardiovascular medicine.

Held on May 9, 2025, the program combines expert-led lectures, case-based discussions, and multidisciplinary panel sessions to provide clinicians with clinically relevant knowledge that can be immediately applied in both outpatient and inpatient settings.

The curriculum spans a broad range of cardiovascular topics, including cardiac arrhythmias, structural heart disease, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, carotid artery disease, perioperative cardiovascular management, chronic kidney disease in cardiac patients, and patient-centered end-of-life decision-making.

Course Specifications

Format

• 11 Video Lectures (.mp4)
• 11 Audio Recordings (.mp3)
• 11 Subtitle Files (.vtt)
• 1 PDF Course Material

Total Size

• 13.74 GB

Course Date

May 9, 2025

Educational Level

Intermediate to Advanced

Organizer

UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute

Learning Objectives

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

• Evaluate and manage common and complex cardiac arrhythmias.
• Apply evidence-based treatment strategies in patients with cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney disease.
• Implement current guidelines for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
• Assess and manage carotid artery disease using contemporary recommendations.
• Evaluate indications for structural heart interventions including TAVR and ASD closure.
• Develop perioperative cardiovascular management strategies.
• Navigate complex end-of-life care decisions in cardiac patients.
• Integrate findings from recent landmark cardiovascular clinical trials into practice.
• Improve multidisciplinary collaboration and patient-centered care.

Core Topics Covered

Cardiac Arrhythmias

Comprehensive updates on diagnosis and treatment of rhythm disorders.

Topics Include

• Atrial Fibrillation
• Atrial Flutter
• Bradyarrhythmias
• Ventricular Arrhythmias
• Syncope Evaluation
• Anticoagulation Strategies
• Electrophysiology Advances

Participants review current guideline-directed approaches to rhythm management.

Cardiovascular Disease and Chronic Kidney Disease

A dedicated focus on managing patients with overlapping cardiovascular and renal disease.

Topics Include

• Cardio-Renal Syndrome
• Risk Stratification
• Medication Selection
• Renal Considerations in Heart Failure
• CKD and Arrhythmia Management

Emphasis is placed on balancing cardiovascular benefits with renal safety.

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Review of modern approaches to HCM diagnosis and treatment.

Topics Include

• Diagnostic Evaluation
• Genetic Considerations
• Risk Stratification
• Sudden Cardiac Death Prevention
• Contemporary Medical Therapy
• Septal Reduction Strategies

Participants learn current guideline recommendations and evolving treatment options.

Structural Heart Disease

A major component of the conference focuses on structural interventions.

Topics Include

• Structural Heart Disease Evaluation
• Patient Selection
• Multidisciplinary Heart Team Approach
• Emerging Technologies
• Procedural Outcomes

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)

Topics Include

• Severe Aortic Stenosis
• TAVR Indications
• Patient Selection
• Procedural Planning
• Long-Term Outcomes

Review of the expanding role of transcatheter valve therapies.

Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Management

Topics Include

• Diagnostic Evaluation
• Hemodynamic Assessment
• Device-Based Closure
• Follow-Up Strategies

Carotid Artery Disease

Contemporary approaches to cerebrovascular risk reduction.

Topics Include

• Screening Strategies
• Medical Management
• Carotid Stenting
• Surgical Considerations
• Stroke Prevention

Participants learn how current evidence influences treatment decisions.

Perioperative Cardiovascular Management

Practical guidance for clinicians managing cardiac patients undergoing procedures.

Topics Include

• Risk Assessment
• Preoperative Evaluation
• Anticoagulation Management
• Postoperative Monitoring
• Multidisciplinary Coordination

End-of-Life Care in Cardiovascular Disease

A unique and increasingly important topic.

Topics Include

• Shared Decision-Making
• Advanced Care Planning
• Device Deactivation
• Palliative Care Integration
• Ethical Considerations

Focus is placed on patient-centered care and communication.

Landmark Cardiovascular Clinical Trials

Review of the most influential recent studies in cardiovascular medicine.

Topics Include

• Heart Failure Trials
• Structural Heart Studies
• Lipid Management Research
• Arrhythmia Studies
• Prevention Strategies

Participants learn how new evidence impacts everyday clinical practice.

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Innovations

Topics Include

• Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging
• New Pharmacologic Therapies
• Emerging Interventional Technologies
• Precision Cardiovascular Medicine

Educational Features

Expert Faculty

Presentations are delivered by specialists from the UPMC cardiovascular team and invited experts.

Case-Based Learning

Real-world clinical cases help translate evidence into practical patient care.

Multidisciplinary Perspective

The conference integrates viewpoints from cardiology, cardiac surgery, internal medicine, and primary care.

Practice-Focused Content

Sessions are designed to provide actionable clinical strategies for immediate implementation.

Target Audience

Physicians

• Cardiologists
• Family Physicians
• Internists
• Cardiothoracic Surgeons
• Hospitalists
• Emergency Physicians

Advanced Practice Providers

• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants

Allied Health Professionals

• Nurses
• Pharmacists
• Cardiovascular Technologists

Trainees

• Cardiology Fellows
• Internal Medicine Residents
• Medical Students

Why This Course Stands Out

Broad Cardiovascular Coverage

Covers prevention, arrhythmias, structural heart disease, perioperative care, and complex decision-making.

Guideline-Focused Updates

Emphasizes current recommendations and recent evidence.

Practical Clinical Relevance

Designed to improve decision-making in both primary care and specialty cardiology settings.

Structural Heart Emphasis

Includes contemporary discussions on TAVR and ASD management.

Multidisciplinary Approach

Brings together expertise from cardiology, surgery, primary care, and advanced practice providers.

4. Topics

• 01 Five Arrhythmias You Should Know
• 02 Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
• 03 The 2025 Update on Carotid Artery Disease
• 04 To Save a Life or Allow Natural Death…How Do We Know What the Cardiac Patient Wants
• 05 Perioperative Management A Chance to Cut Is a Chance to Collaborate!
• 06 Interesting Cases Pulmonary Embolism Clot-in Transit
• 07 VADs in 2025
• 08 Atrial Fibrillation and Chronic Kidney Disease
• 09 TAVR Where Are We Now
• 10 Year in Review Top Five Studies With a Primary Care Focus
• 11 Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)