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May, 2027
HILTON AMERICAS-HOUSTON
Breakout
Sessions
Attendees can attend the Breakout Sessions 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 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
From Acute Shock to Long-Term Strategy: Bridging Therapies for Better Outcomes
Join us for a three-part, industry-sponsored session exploring evidence-based shock management and exit strategies, multidisciplinary collaboration between heart failure and structural heart specialists—including integration of technologies such as the CardioMEMS™ HF System—and an interactive, hands-on device experience. ​​​​​
Cardiogenic Shock Management: Ideals and Aspirations of an Academic Center, with the Soul of a Community Hospital
8:00 -9:00 AM
Cardiogenic shock demands rapid coordination, clear pathways, and team‑based expertise. This session explores practical protocols, collaborative structures, and real‑world lessons learned from building a high‑functioning shock program. With a focus on balancing innovation and accessibility, this session highlights a roadmap to delivering cutting‑edge cardiogenic shock management while honoring the heart and soul of community‑based medicine. Howie Tran, MD
Structural Strategies to Stabilize Shock – A Case‑Based Discussion
9:05 – 10:05 AM
This collaborative session will explore how cross‑disciplinary teamwork is improving patient selection, refining treatment strategies, and driving better outcomes. Through case‑based discussion and real‑world examples, the presenters will highlight how timely intervention and device therapies are bridging specialty boundaries to deliver more personalized, efficient care. The session will conclude with an open audience Q&A. Marwan Jumean, MD & Arvind Bhimaraj, MD
Hands-on Demo Session
10:10– 12:00 PM CT
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