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UTHET/CVC Cardiology Symposium 2026


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Add to Calendar UTHET/CVC Cardiology Symposium 2026 5/2/2026 8:00:00 AM 5/2/2026 3:00:00 PM America/Chicago For More Details: https://uthct.cloud-cme.com/CardiologySymposium2026 Description: To provide primary care physicians in East Texas with a comprehensive update on cardiovascular conditions that are commonly encountered in daily practice. The latest clinical trial evidence and clinical guidelines will be discussed along with case presentations illustrating how to incorporate the guidelines into clinical practice. W. T. Brookshire Conference Center false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Saturday, May 2, 2026, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM, W. T. Brookshire Conference Center, Tyler, TX

Target Audience
Specialties - Cardiology

Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (4.25 hours), Ethics Continuing Education (4.25 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (4.25 hours)

Overview
To provide primary care physicians in East Texas with a comprehensive update on cardiovascular conditions that are commonly encountered in daily practice. The latest clinical trial evidence and clinical guidelines will be discussed along with case presentations illustrating how to incorporate the guidelines into clinical practice.

Accreditation
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler is accredited by the Texas Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 


Additional Information

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no less than 20 days before the course will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date. Please send cancellation requests to University of Texas at Tyler, [email protected].

University of Texas at Tyler reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
University of Texas at Tyler is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.


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The University of Texas at Tyler adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

University of Texas at Tyler Continuing Medical Education adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Member Information
Role in activity
Nature of Relationship(s) / Name of Ineligible Company(s)
Ryan Switzer, RN
Director of Invasive Cardiology
UTHET
Tyler , TX
Course Director
Nothing to disclose
Brent Davis , MD
MD
Tyler CVC
Tyler, TX
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Christopher M. Legg, MAMFC
Rev. Christopher M. Legg, LPC
South Spring Baptist Church
Flint, TX
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Dario Manley , MD
Houston Methodist Debakey Cardiovascular Institute
Pearland, TX
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Frank Navetta, MD
Tyler CVC
Tyler, TX
Faculty
Speakers Bureau-Medtronic (Any division)
Gaurav Patel, MD, Interventional Cardiologist
Interventional Cardiologist
Tyler Cardiovascular Consultants
Tyler, TX
Faculty
Purveshkumar Patel, MD
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Robert Smith, MD
Faculty
Carla Wang-Kocik, MD
Dr.
East Texas Medical Center
Faculty
Detlef Wencker, MD
Faculty
Nothing to disclose

Saturday, May 2, 2026

UTHET/CVC Cardiology Symposium 2026

Sing-in, Breakfast, Vendors
8:00AM - 8:30AM
Welcome
8:30AM - 8:45AM
Gaurav Patel, MD, Interventional Cardiologist (Speaker)
Brent Davis , MD (Speaker)
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Spanning Fundamentals to the Fourth Pathway
8:45AM - 9:15AM
Carla Wang-Kocik, MD (Speaker)

Objectives:
1. Define the hemodynamic criteria and pathophysiology of PAH, including the classification system and clinical presentation
2. Review the three established therapeutic pathways and their corresponding medications
3. Introduce the fourth pathway and target Therapy
 
Questions & Answers
9:15AM - 9:20AM
Break & Vendors
9:20AM - 9:35AM
Beyond Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy (GDMT) in Heart Failure: The Expanding Role of LVAD Therapy in East Texas
9:35AM - 10:05AM
Detlef Wencker, MD

Objectives:
1. Describe when patients with advanced heart failure should be considered for LVAD therapy beyond guideline-directed medical management, including key clinical, hemodynamic, and prognostic indicators
2. Identify appropriate candidates for LVAD therapy and common referral triggers for community cardiologists, emphasizing timely referral to avoid end-organ dysfunction
3. Discuss the outcomes, risks, and quality of life implications of contemporary LVAD therapy, with a focus on implementing LVAD care pathways in East Texas
 
Questions & Answers
10:05AM - 10:10AM
Break & Vendors
10:10AM - 10:25AM
Multimodality Cardiac Imaging Update: A Real-World Case Based Review
10:25AM - 10:55AM
Dario Manley , MD (Speaker)

Objectives:
1. Illustrate how multimodality imaging complements clinical decision-making through real-life cases
2. Apply imaging selection principles in everyday practice, emphasizing strengths and limitations, and common pitfalls in real clinical scenarios
3. Highlight updates in cardiac imaging techniques and demonstrate how they change diagnosis, risk stratifications, and management
 
Questions & Answers
10:55AM - 11:00AM
Break & Vendors
11:00AM - 11:15AM
Renal Denervation: An Emerging Approach to The Management of Resistant Hypertension
11:15AM - 12:00PM
Robert Smith, MD (Speaker)
Frank Navetta, MD (Speaker)


Objectives:

1. Describe the pathophysiology 
2. Management Strategies: Outline evidence-based treatment options 
3. 2025 hypertension guideline update: What you need to know 
4. Definition, scope and current management of Resistant Hypertension
5. Renal denervation in the management of Resistant Hypertension
6. The future of renal/multiorgan denervation in cardiovascular disease

 

 

 
Questions & Answers
12:00PM - 12:05PM
Lunch & Vendors
12:05PM - 12:40PM
Preoperative cardiovascular evaluation and management
12:40PM - 1:10PM
Purveshkumar Patel, MD (Speaker)

Objectives:
1. Systematic cardiovascular risk assessment
2. Rational use of preoperative testing
3. Perioperative medication optimization
 
Questions & Answers
1:10PM - 1:15PM
The relationship between Brain reward systems and Consciousness **ETHICS**
1:15PM - 2:15PM
Christopher M. Legg, MAMFC (Speaker)

Objectives:
1. Describe how does this integration affect us as individuals, professionals and helpers.
2. Discuss how the integration impacts our patients.
3. Elaborate on what tools we should have at our disposal for this conversation.
 
Questions & Answers
2:15PM - 2:20PM
Closing Remarks
2:20PM - 2:30PM
Gaurav Patel, MD, Interventional Cardiologist (Speaker)
Brent Davis , MD (Speaker)

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