16th Annual Cardiovascular Update Conference
February 6th and 7th from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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  • 2026 International Criteria For ECG Interpretation in Athletes
    Electrocardiographic (ECG) interpretation in athletes continues to evolve as clinicians attempt to balance two competing priorities: 1) identifying occult cardiovascular disease; and 2) minimizing false-positive screening results that cause unnecessary downstream testing and sport restriction.
  • HTI-5 Final Rule Released: ONC Health IT Certification Program, Information Blocking Updates, More
    The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) released the Health Data, Technology and Interoperability: ONC Deregulatory Actions to Unleash Prosperity (HTI-5) final rule, building on the HTI-5 proposed rule from December 2025, to streamline the ONC Health IT Certification Program, update information blocking regulations and support AI-enabled FHIR-based interoperability.
  • Is TTE-Guided Permanent Pacemaker Implantation Feasible Without Fluoroscopy?
    Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE)-guided permanent pacemaker implantation without fluoroscopy was feasible in patients with adequate supine acoustic windows, according to a prospective, single-center study recently published in JACC: Advances.
  • Black Adults in Disadvantaged Neighborhoods Less Likely to Be Diagnosed With AFib
    Among individuals living in more disadvantaged neighborhoods, non-Hispanic Black adults were less likely to be diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFib) than non-Hispanic White adults, according to a cohort study of Medicare Advantage and commercially insured individuals published Oct. 23 in JAMA Network Open.
  • Can Echocardiographic Evaluation of Severe MR Be More Efficient?
    Certain criteria from the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) guidelines, such as pulmonary vein systolic reversal and left ventricle (LV) remodeling parameters, are "highly specific" for diagnosing severe mitral regurgitation (MR) even when less than four criteria are present, according to a recent study published in JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging.