Breakout
Sessions
Breakout Sessions will be held in the Houston Shock Theater
Session 1: Thursday | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Shock with the Experts: Drs. Daniel Burkhoff, Ismael Salas, Marwan Jumean, Bindu Akkanti
An interactive, case-based session led by a multidisciplinary shock team, highlighting real-world shock cases and the interplay between patient and device physiology. The session will include detailed discussion of live clinical scenarios, depiction of the cardiac cycle, and hands-on demonstration of device cannulation.
Session 2: Thursday | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Journey Through Shock
This course is designed to provide you with invaluable insights and practical skills related to understanding and managing cardiogenic shock in various healthcare settings
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Session 3: Friday | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Right Support for the Right Patient: IABP in Practice
Fellows present real world IABP cases that highlight support selection in context, focusing on hemodynamic targets and overall clinical strategy.
Decode the IABP Matrix: Waveforms, Numbers, and Timing
This session demystifies IABP waveform interpretation by translating on-screen measurements and timing cues into practical bedside meaning. Participants will learn how to connect key numbers with therapy goals. The aim is to help clinicians move from uncertainty to making effective, confident decisions in real time.
Houston, We Have a Problem: IABP Troubleshooting Tips and Bedside Myths
This session highlights real-world bedside IABP tips through patient case presentations. It also clears up common passed-down myths related to challenging clinical scenarios, with practical takeaways to help clinicians avoid common pitfalls and act with confidence at the bedside.
Open Session Hands-On: IABP Tips Lab and Q&A
Drop in for IABP tips and open Q&A facilitated by real-world experts.
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Session 5: Saturday | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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