OVERVIEW

3rd Annual Virginia Statewide Advanced Heart Failure Symposium is organized by VCU Health and will be held on Oct 24, 2026 at Richmond Marriott, Richmond, Virginia, United States of America.

Description:
The Commonwealth of Virginia is host to four outstanding heart transplant programs for those in need of surgical treatment for advanced heart failure. However, before they even get to the point of transplantation, their heart condition takes them on a medical journey.

Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Review latest updates in heart failure treatments, including standard treatments, cardiogenic shock and LVAD management
  • Identify evolving heart failure diagnostic strategies and implement appropriate use of testing
  • Analyze complex heart failure cases to demonstrate strategies for long-term and outpatient care
  • Apply best practices for working with interprofessional teams for successful patient outcomes

KEY DATES

Registrations Open
14 Sep, 2026
Registrations Open
Event Start Date
24 Oct, 2026
Event Start Date
Event End Date
24 Oct, 2026
Event End Date
Credits

Joint Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Partners for Advancing Clinical Education (Partners) and Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Surgery.  Partners is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physician Continuing Education
Partners designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing Continuing Professional Development
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Nursing Continuing Professional Development activity is 4.75 contact hours.

Pharmacy Continuing Education
Partners designates this continuing education activity for 4.75 contact hour(s) (0.475 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.

PA Continuing Medical Education
Partners has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 4.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Interprofessional Continuing Education
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 4.75 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

  • 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • 4.75 Contact Hours
  • 0.475 CEUs
  • 4.75 AAPA
  • 4.75 IPCE
  • TARGET AUDIENCE

    PhysicianNursingPharmacistPhysician AssistantCardiology FellowsCardiothoracicAdvanced Practice CliniciansNurse PractitionersCardiovascular SurgeonsPerfusionistsAdvanced Practice Providers Other Healthcare ProfessionalsRegistered Nurse

    SPECIALITIES

    Pediatric CardiologyCardiothoracic SurgeryCardiologyInterventional Cardiology

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    CONFERENCE VENUE

    LocationRichmond Marriott
    500 East Broad Street

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