UCSF 41st Annual Advances in Heart Disease 2024

UCSF 41st Annual Advances in Heart Disease 2024

December 6–8, 2024 | San Francisco & Virtual

The UCSF 41st Annual Advances in Heart Disease is a premier three-day continuing medical education (CME) course designed for healthcare professionals seeking the latest updates in cardiovascular medicine. Now in its 41st year, this comprehensive program delivers cutting-edge, evidence-based insights to enhance clinical practice and improve patient care.

Key Features

• Hybrid Format: Attend in person or join live online from anywhere.

• 30-Day Replay Access: All sessions are recorded and available for on-demand viewing.

• Expert Faculty: Led by distinguished UCSF cardiologists and national leaders in cardiovascular care.

Course Topics

• New guidelines and therapies for:

  • Coronary artery disease

  • Heart failure and arrhythmias

  • Lipid and blood pressure management

  • Pulmonary hypertension

  • Diabetes and cardiovascular risk

• Contemporary issues:

  • GLP-1 agonists and cardiovascular outcomes

  • Mechanical circulatory support

  • Stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation

  • Cardio-renal syndromes

  • Erectile dysfunction and vascular health

  • Diversity in sex- and race-based outcomes

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

• Apply the latest clinical trial evidence to the management of cardiovascular disease

• Implement best practices for device therapy, ablation, and structural interventions

• Integrate risk stratification tools and preventive strategies into daily practice

• Navigate complex cases involving comorbidities such as diabetes, renal disease, or COVID-19 sequelae

• Improve diagnostic accuracy in evaluating chest pain, palpitations, and shortness of breath

Target Audience

• Cardiologists

• Internists

• Family physicians

• Hospitalists

• Nurse practitioners and physician assistants

• Fellows-in-training

Accreditation

• Offers up to 18.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

• Suitable for maintenance of certification and licensure requirements