Penn Medicine Current Advances in Heart and Vascular Care 2026

1. Overview
The Penn Medicine Current Advances in Heart and Vascular Care 2026 course provides a comprehensive update on the latest innovations and clinical strategies in cardiovascular medicine. The program explores minimally invasive solutions, artificial intelligence applications, and specialized management approaches for complex conditions like amyloidosis, hypertension, and pregnancy-related cardiac risks.
Course Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026, 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM, The Alloy KOP, a Hilton DoubleTree Hotel, King of Prussia, PA
2. Learning Objectives

Recognize effective prevention strategies to reduce cardiovascular risk.
Describe the role of lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] in cardiovascular disease.
Summarize recent research findings on the impact of vaping on cardiovascular health.
Identify patient populations that may benefit most from weight management interventions.
Describe non-cardiac manifestations of amyloidosis.
Review ways to manage hypertension and peripartum cardiomyopathy.
Discuss ethical considerations and future trends in AI-drive patient care.
Review the implications and patient selection criteria for a combined procedure.

3. Target Audience

Best for cardiologists and cardiovascular surgeons who want updates on minimally invasive solutions, cardiac risk assessment, and novel therapies.
Specialties – EMERGENCY MEDICINE, FAMILY MEDICINE, INTERNAL MEDICINE, INTERNAL MEDICINE – Cardiovascular Disease, INTERNAL MEDICINE – Interventional Cardiology, INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY AND DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY, PEDIATRICS – Pediatric Cardiology, VASCULAR SURGERY

4. Topics

Amyloidosis- Diagnosis, Progression, and Patient Outcomes

Aneurysm Management and Repair- Minimally Invasive Solutions

Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare- Innovation Meets Patient Care

Cardiac Risk Factors and Tools for Risk Assessment

Cardiac Risk in Pregnancy- Evidence-Based Strategies for Clinicians

Cardiology Insights- How Weight Loss Improves Heart Function

Case Review- A Hole Lot of Trouble- A Post-MI VSD

Opening Remarks-Greeting

Optimizing Atrial Fibrillation Treatment- A Dual-Procedure Approach

Protecting the Protectors- A Cardiovascular Screening Initiative for First Responders

Renal Denervation- A New Path for Hypertension Care

Understanding Lp(a)- The Silent Heart Risk

Vaping and Heart Health- What the Research Shows