Connected Care: Innovating the Future of Cardiovascular Device Management

Charlotte, NC US
February 28, 2026

Join us at the Cardiac Device Symposium, a premier event designed for cardiac device clinicians, electrophysiology allied health professionals, and physicians dedicated to the care of patients with CIEDs. Discover the latest best practices, explore emerging technologies, and identify future areas of opportunity. This symposium offers an exceptional opportunity to expand your knowledge and connect with leading experts and peers in the field. Don’t miss out on this dynamic platform to advance your expertise and network with fellow professionals.

Highlights: CE credits, hands-on new technology sessions, difficult case workshops, networking sessions, device jeopardy, and more!

Target Audience

This activity is designed for an audience of physicians, physician associates, nurses, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

  • Discuss the latest guidelines and best practices for cardiovascular device management.
  • Facilitate expert-led discussions addressing current controversies and challenges in the field of device management.
  • Foster networking and collaboration among healthcare professionals through interactive sessions and shared learning experiences.

Commercial Support
There is no commercial support for this activity.

 

This activity has been approved to be recognized as an HRS Synchrony Program.

Course summary
Course opens: 
12/12/2025
Course expires: 
12/31/2026
Event starts: 
02/28/2026 - 7:00am EST
Event ends: 
02/28/2026 - 3:30pm EST
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
0

Morning Sessions 7:00 am - 9:25 am

7:00 am - 8:00 am

Breakfast/Nametag Pickup

Lobby/Kitchen

8:00 am - 8:10 am

Welcome
Satish Misra, MD

Auditorium

8:10 am - 8:55 am

Respecting the Patient and the Profession: CIED Management in Patients with Advanced Illness
David Hayes, MD

Auditorium

8:55 am - 9:25 am

Round Table Discussion: Controversies and Ethical Considerations for CIED Patients at End-of-Life
Panelists: David Hayes, MD; Niraj Varma, MD; Natalie Bradford, MD

Auditorium

9:25 am - 9:40 am

Break

 

Early Morning Breakout Sessions 9:40 am - 10:40 am

Breakout Room A: Workflow and Optimization

9:40 am - 9:50 am

Configuring for Success: Best Practices in CIED Alert Management and Optimization
Prashant Bhave, MD

Location TBA

9:50 am - 9:55 am

Q & A

 

9:55 am - 10:05 am

Cutting Through the Clutter: Strategies for Reducing Alert Burden
Rachel Morton, RN

Location TBA

10:05 am - 10:10

Q & A

 

10:10 am - 10:20 am

Beyond the Storm: Innovations in VT Clinic Care and Device Management
Satish Misra, MD

Location TBA

10:20 am - 10:25 am

Q& A

 

10:25 am - 10:35 am

Atrial Fibrillation and Device Diagnostics: From Detection to Decision-Making
Michael Zimmerman, MD

Location TBA

10:35 am - 10:40 am

Q & A

 

Breakout Room B: Heart Failure in the Device Clinic of the Future

9:40 am - 9:55 am

Fine-Tuning Resynchronization: Practical Strategies for the CRT Optimization Clinic
Evan Robertson, RN, CCDS

Location TBA

9:55 am - 10:00 am

Q & A

 

10:00 am - 10:15 am

The Evolving Landscape of Device Therapy: Navigating Novel Technologies
Niraj Varma, MD

Location TBA

10:15 am - 10:20 am

Q & A

 

10:20 am - 10:35 am

Reimagining the Cardiac Device Clinic in the Era of Remote Heart Failure Monitoring
Meghan Emig, MPAS, PA-C

Location TBA

10:35 am - 10:40 am

Q & A

 

Breakout Room C: New Technology Demo

9:40 am - 10:40 am

Learning Stations for Hands-On Training:
-Leadless Pacing Simulator
-ILR Implant
-Extraction Simulator

Lobby

Breakout Room D: Programming & Troubleshooting

9:40 am - 10:05 am

Complex Cases in the Device Clinic
Warren Holshouser, MD

Auditorium

10:05 am - 10:10 am

Q & A

 

10:10 am - 10:40

Hands-On with Programmers

Lobby

10:40 am - 10:55 am

Break

 

Late Morning Breakout Sessions 10:55 am - 11:55 am

Breakout Room A: Workflow and Optimization

10:55 am - 11:05 am

Configuring for Success: Best Practices in CIED Alert Management and Optimization
Prashant Bhave, MD

Location TBA

11:05 am - 11:10 am

Q & A

 

11:10 am - 11:20 am

Cutting Through the Clutter: Strategies for Reducing Alert Burden
Rachel Morton, RN

Location TBA

11:20 am-11:25 am

Q & A

 

11:25 am - 11:35 am

Beyond the Storm: Innovations in VT Clinic Care and Device Management
Satish Misra, MD

Location TBA

11:35 am - 11:40 am

Q & A

 

11:40 am - 11:50 am

Atrial Fibrillation and Device Diagnostics: From Detection to Decision-Making
Michael Zimmerman, MD

Location TBA

11:50 am - 11:55 am

Q & A

 

Breakout Room B: Heart Failure in the Device Clinic of the Future

10:55 am - 11:10 am

Fine-Tuning Resynchronization: Practical Strategies for the CRT Optimization Clinic
Evan Robertson, RN, CCDS

Location TBA

11:10 am - 11:15 am

Q & A

 

11:15 am - 11:30 am

The Evolving Landscape of Device Therapy: Navigating Novel Technologies
Niraj Varma, MD

Location TBA

11:30 am - 11:35 am

Q & A

 

11:35 am - 11:50 am

Reimagining the Cardiac Device Clinic in the Era of Remote Heart Failure Monitoring
Meghan Emig, MPAS, PA-C

Location TBA

11:50 am - 11:55 am

Q & A

 

Breakout Room C: New Technology Demo

10:55 am - 11:55 am

Learning Stations for Hands-On Training:
-Leadless Pacing Simulator
-ILR Implant
-Extraction Simulator

Lobby

Breakout Room D: Programming & Troubleshooting

10:55 am - 11:20 am

Complex Cases in the Device Clinic
Warren Holshouser, MD

Auditorium

11:20 am - 11:25 am

Q & A

 

11:25 am - 11:55 am

Hands-On with Programmers

Lobby

11:55 am - 12:50 pm

Networking Lunch

 

12:50 pm - 1:05 pm

Break

 

Afternoon Sessions 1:05 pm - 3:30 pm

1:05 pm - 1:50 pm

Device Clinic Jeopardy!
David Hayes, MD

Auditorium

1:50 pm - 2:05 pm

Break

 

2:05 pm - 2:50 pm

Delivering Connected Care: Real-World Application of the 2023 Guidelines for Management of the Remote Device Clinic
Niraj Varma, MD

Auditorium

2:50 pm - 3:20 pm

Round Table Discussion: Future Considerations for Remote Device Management
Panelists: Niraj Varma, MD; David Hayes, MD; Natalie Bradford, MD

Auditorium

3:20 pm - 3:30 pm

Closing Remarks
Satish Misra, MD

Auditorium

Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute
1237 Harding Place
Location: Auditorium
Charlotte, NC 28204
United States

Travel

Recommended Hotels

The Westin Charlotte (4 stars)

601 South College Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
833-320-8451

Sheraton Charlotte Hotel (3.9 stars)
555 S. McDowell St Tower
Charlotte, NC 28204
704-372-4100

Le Meridien Charlotte (4 stars)
North Tower, 555 S. McDowell St Tower
Charlotte, NC 28204
704-372-9610

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare and Atrium Health. AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare 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.

 

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 5.75 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

 

 

Physicians
AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

Nursing
Credit being awarded: 5.75 ANCC contact hours

 

Physician Associates
AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 5.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

 

 

Nurse Practitioners
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Accreditation Standards of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) through the joint providership of AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare and Atrium Health.  AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare is accredited by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners as an approved provider of nurse practitioner continuing education. Provider number: 030803. This activity is pending approval of up to 5.75 contact hours of accredited education.

Price

Cost:
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