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

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

3. Target Audience

4. Topics

1. Amyloidosis- Diagnosis, Progression, and Patient Outcomes

2. Aneurysm Management and Repair- Minimally Invasive Solutions

3. Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare- Innovation Meets Patient Care

4. Cardiac Risk Factors and Tools for Risk Assessment

5. Cardiac Risk in Pregnancy- Evidence-Based Strategies for Clinicians

6. Cardiology Insights- How Weight Loss Improves Heart Function

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

8. Opening Remarks-Greeting

9. Optimizing Atrial Fibrillation Treatment- A Dual-Procedure Approach

10. Protecting the Protectors- A Cardiovascular Screening Initiative for First Responders

11. Renal Denervation- A New Path for Hypertension Care

12. Understanding Lp(a)- The Silent Heart Risk

13. Vaping and Heart Health- What the Research Shows