* Meeting agenda subject to change. Talks selected from abstracts TBA on Sep 26
November 3, 2022
TBA in Downtown Chicago
Chicago, IL
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Welcome and Networking Dinner
Pre-conference cocktail reception and dinner with A-CURE faculty and attendees
November 4, 2022
TBA in Downtown Chicago
In-person: Chicago, IL
Virtual: Access link will be provided to registered attendees via email
All meeting times are Central Daylight Time (UTC-5)
7:00-8:00 a.m.
Breakfast & Check-in
Location: TBA
8:00 a.m.
Welcome and Introductory Comments & Opening Video
8:00-8:20 a.m.
Opening Lecture
Dan Burkhoff, MD, PhD (Cardiovascular Research Foundation)
Annual Update: The State of the Field in Cardiac Unloading
8:20-9:50 a.m.
Session I
Advances in Basic and Preclinical Science of Acute Unloading and Myocardial Recovery
Discussion leaders: A-CURE faculty
8:20-8:35 a.m.
TBA
Topic: LV Unloading and Reverse Remodeling in an Ovine Model of Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
8:35-8:50 a.m.
TBA (MIT/MGH)
Topic: Hybrid Flows in ECMO+IABP vs ECMO+Impella in a Swine model of Cardiogenic Shock
8:50-9:05 a.m.
Talk Selected from Abstract Submissions
Topic: TBD
9:05-9:20 a.m.
Talk Selected from Abstract Submissions
Topic: TBD
9:20-9:35 a.m.
Best in Research Award
Runner-up from Abstract Submissions
Topic: TBD
9:35-9:50 a.m.
Young Investigator Award
Top-ranked from Abstract Submissions
Topic: TBD
9:50-10:00 a.m.
Session I – Open Floor Q&A
10:00-10:15 a.m.
Break
10:15-12:00 p.m.
Session II
Clinical Science and Evidence for Cardiac Unloading and Recovery
Discussion leaders: A-CURE faculty
On-going Trials
10:15-10:30 a.m.
William O’Neil, MD (Henry Ford Hospital)
Topic: Impact of CMR-derived Infarct Size on LV Remodeling: the Roll-in DTU Experience
10:30-10:45 a.m.
Ralf Westenfeld, MD (Univ. Dusseldorf)
Topic: PROTECT Kidney Trial – BOLD-MRI Study
10:45-11:00 a.m.
TBA
Topic: VENUS-HF: Device Therapy in Acute Decompensated Heart Failure
Emerging Trials
11:00-11:15 a.m.
Benedikt Schrage, MD (UKE Hamburg)
Topic: UNLOAD-ECMO Randomized Controlled Trial for LV Unloading with VA-ECMO in Cardiogenic Shock
11:15-11:30 a.m.
Alex Nap, MD (UMC Amsterdam)
Topic: UNLOAD-HF Randomized Controlled Trial for LV Unloading in Acute Heart Failure
11:30-11:45 a.m.
Mir Babar Basir, DO (Henry Ford Hospital)
Topic: CERAMICS – Best Practices for MCS Escalation and Management in AMI-Cardiogenic Shock
11:45-12:00 p.m.
Session II – Open Floor Q&A
12:00-12:50 p.m.
Lunch Break
Location: TBA
12:50-1:50 p.m.
Live Poster Session
Location: TBA
Link: Access link will be provided to registered attendees via email
1:50-2:35 p.m.
Keynote Lecture
Biykem Bozkurt, MD, PhD
(Editor-in-Chief, JACC:Heart Failure; Baylor College of Medicine)
Topic: Decompensated Heart Failure, Taking the Acute out of Decompensation
2:35-3:00 p.m.
Panel Discussion
TBA
Panelists: TBA
3:00-3:15 p.m.
Break
3:15-5:00 p.m.
Session III
Frontiers in Surgical and Clinical Applications of Unloading
Discussion leaders: A-CURE faculty
3:15-3:30 p.m.
TBA
Topic: Prevention and Treatment of Post-Cardiotomy Cardiogenic Shock by MCS
3:30-3:45 p.m.
TBA
Topic: pVAD Bridging and Optimization before durable LVAD Implantation
3:45-4:00 p.m.
TBA
Topic: pVAD Use in High Risk Non-cardiac Surgery
4:00-4:15 p.m.
Talk Selected from Abstract Submissions
Topic: TBD
4:15-4:30 p.m.
Talk Selected from Abstract Submissions
Topic: TBD
4:30-4:45 p.m.
Talk Selected from Abstract Submissions
Topic: TBD
4:45-5:00 p.m.
Session III – Open Floor Q&A
5:00 p.m.
Closing Comments, Audience Feedback, and Adjourn
[How to claim CME Credits]
5:00-7:00 p.m.
Cocktail Reception & Poster Viewing
Location: TBA
Note: Topics and session time may change. Talks selected from abstract submission will be announced Sep 26.