--- title: "2025 Annual Meeting" description: "" url: "https://kentuckyacc.org/annual-meeting/meeting-archives/2025-annual-meeting" date: "2026-06-17T03:34:20+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- # 2025 Annual Meeting ![KYACC 2025 Annual Conference](https://kentuckyacc.org/_resources/images/meetings/2025/banner.jpg) ## 2026 Annual Meeting Sponsors [ ![](https://kentuckyacc.org/media/yootheme/cache/3d/sponsor-3da179cc.png) ](https://www.cognitoforms.com/AgentisManagement1/KYACCSponsorshipApplicationForm)Become a '26 Sponsor [ ![](https://kentuckyacc.org/media/yootheme/cache/3d/sponsor-3da179cc.png) ](https://www.cognitoforms.com/AgentisManagement1/KYACCSponsorshipApplicationForm)Become a '26 Sponsor [ ![](https://kentuckyacc.org/media/yootheme/cache/3d/sponsor-3da179cc.png) ](https://www.cognitoforms.com/AgentisManagement1/KYACCSponsorshipApplicationForm)Become a '26 Sponsor [ ![](https://kentuckyacc.org/media/yootheme/cache/3d/sponsor-3da179cc.png) ](https://www.cognitoforms.com/AgentisManagement1/KYACCSponsorshipApplicationForm)Become a '26 Sponsor [ ![](https://kentuckyacc.org/media/yootheme/cache/3d/sponsor-3da179cc.png) ](https://www.cognitoforms.com/AgentisManagement1/KYACCSponsorshipApplicationForm)Become a '26 Sponsor [ ![](https://kentuckyacc.org/media/yootheme/cache/3d/sponsor-3da179cc.png) ](https://www.cognitoforms.com/AgentisManagement1/KYACCSponsorshipApplicationForm)Become a '26 Sponsor The KY-ACC annual conference is the premier educational and networking opportunity for cardiologists and cardiovascular team members in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. It draws approximately 300 attendees each year including cardiologists, fellows-in-training, physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, pharmacists, technicians, and cardiology practice managers. The KY-ACC Annual Scientific Meeting, one of the largest state chapter meetings in the nation, will feature leading national and local experts who will present sessions on clinical and professional issues and innovations in cardiology. The day will conclude with FIT Jeopardy—don’t miss this exciting event as the best and brightest fellowsin- training from around Kentucky face off to test their knowledge in a winner-take-all match. [ VIEW THE AGENDA ](#agenda) [ VIEW THE PHOTO GALLERY ](https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCx1QB) | SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2025 | |---| | **07:00 AM** | Registration Opens | | **07:30 AM - 09:00 AM** | Technology Showcase, Exhibitors, and Breakfast | | **08:00 AM - 08:30 AM** | Speed Dating | | **08:30 AM - 09:00 AM** | WIC Breakfast & Exhibitors Speaker: [Michele Friday](https://kentuckyacc.org/annual-meeting/meeting/bios#michele-friday), MD [ Download Presentation](https://kentuckyacc.org/_resources/documents/meetings/2025/presentations/SAT-0830-Friday.pdf) [ Watch the Recording](https://player.vimeo.com/video/1127262617 "2025 KY-ACC Annual Meeting") | | **09:00 AM - 09:20 AM** | Governor's Address Speaker: [Dinesh K. Kalra](https://kentuckyacc.org/annual-meeting/meeting/bios#dinesh-kalra), MD [ Download Presentation](https://kentuckyacc.org/_resources/documents/meetings/2025/presentations/SAT-0900-Kalra.pdf) [ Watch the Recording](https://player.vimeo.com/video/1127262553 "2025 KY-ACC Annual Meeting") | | **09:20 AM - 09:40 AM** | Honorable Maestro Award Speaker: [Christopher Johnsrude](https://kentuckyacc.org/annual-meeting/meeting/bios#christopher-johnsrude), MD, MS, FACC | | **09:40 AM - 10:30 AM** | [ Balancing on 4 Pillars - Pharmacologic Approach to Heart Failure Mangement](#sat0940am) This session will review the classification of heart failure and the approach to initiation and titration of guideline directed medical therapy based on the 2022 AHA/ACC/HFSA Heart Failure Guideline as well as the 2024 ACC Expert Consensus Decision Pathway for Treatment of Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction. In addition, this session will discuss strategies at the practice and health system level to improve heart failure management and outcomes. **Learning Outcomes:** - Utilize the ACC/AHA Staging System for heart failure to select appropriate therapies - Explain the rationale for the 4 core pharmacologic therapies for HF with reduced ejection fraction as well as the approved therapies for HF with preserved ejection fraction - Integrate the rapid initiation of GDMT into inpatient and outpatient workflows to improve patient outcomes Speaker: [Lee Goldberg](https://kentuckyacc.org/annual-meeting/meeting/bios#lee-goldberg), MD, MPH [ Download Presentation](https://kentuckyacc.org/_resources/documents/meetings/2025/presentations/SAT-0940-Goldberg.pdf) [ Watch the Recording](https://player.vimeo.com/video/1127262475 "2025 KY-ACC Annual Meeting") | | **10:30 AM - 11:15 AM** | Break with Exhibitors & Poster Viewing/Judging | | **11:15 AM - 11:30 AM** | Pick up Lunch | | **11:30 AM - 12:15 PM** | Advocacy/PAC Update Speaker: [Dinesh Kalra](https://kentuckyacc.org/annual-meeting/meeting/bios#dinesh-kalra), MD; [Patricia Grodecki](https://kentuckyacc.org/annual-meeting/meeting/bios#patricia-grodecki), MD, FACC; [Cory Meadows](https://kentuckyacc.org/annual-meeting/meeting/bios#cory-meadows), JD Moderator: Gillian Leung [ Download Presentation](https://kentuckyacc.org/_resources/documents/meetings/2025/presentations/SAT-1130-Kalra.pdf) [ Watch the Recording](https://player.vimeo.com/video/1127269150 "2025 KY-ACC Annual Meeting") | | **12:15 PM - 01:00 PM** | Oral Abstract Presentations & Awards (3) | | **01:00 PM - 01:15 PM** | Break with Exhibitors | | **01:15 PM - 02:00 PM** | [ AI & Cardiology Keynote](#sat0115pm) Additional information coming soon. Speaker: [Partho Sengupta](https://kentuckyacc.org/annual-meeting/meeting/bios#partho-sengupta), MD, DM, FACC, FASE [ Download Presentation](https://kentuckyacc.org/_resources/documents/meetings/2025/presentations/SAT-1315-Sengupta.pdf) [ Watch the Recording](https://player.vimeo.com/video/1127272621 "2025 KY-ACC Annual Meeting") | | **02:05 PM - 03:05 PM** | **Track 1** [ Cardiology Critical Care](#sat0205pm1) The Cardiac Critical Care Session will feature 4 speakers discussing topics relevant to the management of a specific clinical case over the course of a cardiovascular intensive care encounter. The case will be presented by a cardiology fellow in training, followed by presentations by three experts in critical care management. Topics to be reviewed include the medical management of patients with cardiogenic shock and the role of mechanical circulatory support in the management of cardiogenic shock. The session will conclude with a presentation aimed at fellows in training highlighting the path towards a career in cardiac critical care. **Learning Outcomes:** - Participants will be able to define the pathophysiology and presentation of cardiogenic shock - Participants will be able to evaluate evidence-based medical and mechanical circulatory support strategies for the management of cardiogenic shock - Participants will be able to discuss the approach to the care of a patient with cardiogenic shock and understand the requirements for specialized training in cardiac critical care Moderator: Jasdeep Dhaliwal, MD Speakers: [Sonu Abraham](https://kentuckyacc.org/annual-meeting/meeting/bios#sonu-abraham), MD; [Vasili Katsadouros](https://kentuckyacc.org/annual-meeting/meeting/bios#vasili-katsadouros), DO; [Jeffrey Spindel](https://kentuckyacc.org/annual-meeting/meeting/bios#jeffrey-spindel), DO; Siddharth Pahwa, MD Session Chair: [Paul Anaya](https://kentuckyacc.org/annual-meeting/meeting/bios#paul-anaya), MD, Ph.D. [ Download Presentation](https://kentuckyacc.org/_resources/documents/meetings/2025/presentations/SAT-1405-Cardiology-Critical-Care.pdf) [ Watch the Recording](https://player.vimeo.com/video/1127285294 "2025 KY-ACC Annual Meeting") --- [ Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic: Breaking Down Silos](#sat0205pm2) The session will provide an overview of the emerging field of cardio-kidney-metabolic disease. Topics include case, conversation on preventive cardiology, updates on pharmacotherapy in CKM, and the important role of obesity management. **Learning Outcomes:** - Summarize how to integrate preventive cardiology into a successful patient management strategy - Devise an evidence-based pharmacotherapy regiment of cardio-kidney-metabolic disease - Plan to integrate obesity management in order to reduce major adverse cardiac events Moderator: [Kaitlin Hile](https://kentuckyacc.org/annual-meeting/meeting/bios#kaitlin-hile), PharmD, BCCP Speakers: [Sonali Arora](https://kentuckyacc.org/annual-meeting/meeting/bios#sonali-arora), MD; [Craig J. Beavers](https://kentuckyacc.org/annual-meeting/meeting/bios#craig-beavers), PharmD; [Matthew Raymond](https://kentuckyacc.org/annual-meeting/meeting/bios#matthew-raymond), MD; [Matthew "Korey" Shotwell](https://kentuckyacc.org/annual-meeting/meeting/bios#matthew-shotwell), MD Session Chair: [Craig J. Beavers](https://kentuckyacc.org/annual-meeting/meeting/bios#craig-beavers), PharmD [ Download Presentation](https://kentuckyacc.org/_resources/documents/meetings/2025/presentations/SAT-1405-Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic.pdf) [ Watch the Recording](https://player.vimeo.com/video/1127294586 "2025 KY-ACC Annual Meeting") | | **03:05 PM - 03:10 PM** | Break | | **03:15 PM - 04:15 PM** | **Track 2** [ Microvascular Heart Disease/Imaging in Women/Unique Risk Factors in Women with Heart Disease/POTS DysAutonomia](#sat0310pm1) Our panel of speakers will discuss the latest challenges and advancements in women's heart health. Explore the unique aspects of microvascular heart disease, discover the latest imaging techniques and modalities used to diagnose and manage heart disease in women. Identify distinct and unique risk factors that contribute to heart disease in women. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis and management of POTS as well as its implications for heart health in women. **Learning Outcomes:** - Pathophysiology and clinical presentation of microvascular disease/POTS in women - Identify unique risk factors and diagnostic challenges of microvascular heart disease/ POTS in women - Latest treatment options and guidelines for managing these disease processes in women Moderators: Tatyana Lemelman, MD, Kelly Waespe, MD Speakers: Nachiket Apte, MD; Ashley Brunmeier, MD; [Amr Idris](https://kentuckyacc.org/annual-meeting/meeting/bios#amr-idris), MD, FACC, FASNC, FASE; [Brianna Skaff](https://kentuckyacc.org/annual-meeting/meeting/bios#brianna-skaff), MD Session Chair: [Michele Friday](https://kentuckyacc.org/annual-meeting/meeting/bios#michele-friday), MD [ Download Presentation](https://kentuckyacc.org/_resources/documents/meetings/2025/presentations/SAT-1515-Microvascular-Heart-Disease.pdf) [ Watch the Recording](https://player.vimeo.com/video/1127285183 "2025 KY-ACC Annual Meeting") --- [ PAD/Vascular/IC](#sat0310pm2) Review of the incidence, epidemiology and management of peripheral arterial disease. Provide an update on the endovascular and surgical management of PAD as well as a look at emerging technologies. **Learning Outcomes:** - Understand the epidemiology of PAD - Understand the current state of endovascular and open surgical options in the management of PAD - Understand the medical management of PAD Moderator: Siddharth Pahwa, MD Speakers: [David Dockray](https://kentuckyacc.org/annual-meeting/meeting/bios#david-dockray), MD; [Mohammad Malik](https://kentuckyacc.org/annual-meeting/meeting/bios#mohammad-malik), DO; [Melissa Perrotta](https://kentuckyacc.org/annual-meeting/meeting/bios#melissa-perrotta), MD, FAAP, FACC; [Gery Tomassoni](https://kentuckyacc.org/annual-meeting/meeting/bios#gery-tomassoni), MD Session Chair: Omran Abul-Khoudoud, MD [ Download Presentation](https://kentuckyacc.org/_resources/documents/meetings/2025/presentations/SAT-1515-PAD-Vascular.pdf) [ Watch the Recording](https://player.vimeo.com/video/1127296841 "2025 KY-ACC Annual Meeting") | | **04:20 PM - 05:00 PM** | FIT Jeopardy Chair: Steve Leung, MD | ## Schema ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://kentuckyacc.org" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "2025-Annual-Meeting", "item": "https://kentuckyacc.org/annual-meeting/meeting-archives/2025-annual-meeting" } ] } ``` ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://kentuckyacc.org/annual-meeting/meeting-archives/2025-annual-meeting#organization2", "name": "Kentucky Chapter of the American College of Cardiology", "alternateName": "Agentis", "legalName": "Agentis Management", "description": "https://kentuckyacc.org//images/gsd.png", "email": "info@kentuckyacc.org", "url": "https://kentuckyacc.org", "telephone": "(859) 899-9120", "foundingDate": "1992-01-01", "logo": "https://kentuckyacc.org/", "image": "https://kentuckyacc.org/", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "1024 Capital Center Drive, Suite 205, Frankfort, Kentucky", "postalCode": "40601" } } ``` ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Article", "mainEntityOfPage": { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://kentuckyacc.org/annual-meeting/meeting-archives/2025-annual-meeting" }, "headline": "2025 Annual Meeting", "description": "2025 Annual Meeting The KY-ACC annual conference is the premier educational and networking opportunity for cardiologists and cardiovascular team members in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. 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VIEW THE AGENDA VIEW THE PHOTO GALLERY SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2025 07:00 AM Registration Opens 07:30 AM - 09:00 AM Technology Showcase, Exhibitors, and Breakfast 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM Speed Dating 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM WIC Breakfast & Exhibitors Speaker: Michele Friday, MD Download Presentation {modal url="https://vimeo.com/1127262617" title="2025 KY-ACC Annual Meeting"} Watch the Recording{/modal} 09:00 AM - 09:20 AM Governor's Address Speaker: Dinesh K. 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Learning Outcomes: Utilize the ACC/AHA Staging System for heart failure to select appropriate therapies Explain the rationale for the 4 core pharmacologic therapies for HF with reduced ejection fraction as well as the approved therapies for HF with preserved ejection fraction Integrate the rapid initiation of GDMT into inpatient and outpatient workflows to improve patient outcomes Speaker: Lee Goldberg, MD, MPH Download Presentation {modal url="https://vimeo.com/1127262475" title="2025 KY-ACC Annual Meeting"} Watch the Recording{/modal} 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Break with Exhibitors & Poster Viewing/Judging 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM Pick up Lunch 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Advocacy/PAC Update Speaker: Dinesh Kalra, MD; Patricia Grodecki, MD, FACC; Cory Meadows, JD Moderator: Gillian Leung Download Presentation {modal url="https://vimeo.com/1127269150" title="2025 KY-ACC Annual Meeting"} Watch the Recording{/modal} 12:15 PM - 01:00 PM Oral Abstract Presentations & Awards (3) 01:00 PM - 01:15 PM Break with Exhibitors 01:15 PM - 02:00 PM AI & Cardiology Keynote Additional information coming soon. Speaker: Partho Sengupta, MD, DM, FACC, FASE Download Presentation {modal url="https://vimeo.com/1127272621" title="2025 KY-ACC Annual Meeting"} Watch the Recording{/modal} 02:05 PM - 03:05 PM Track 1 Cardiology Critical Care The Cardiac Critical Care Session will feature 4 speakers discussing topics relevant to the management of a specific clinical case over the course of a cardiovascular intensive care encounter. The case will be presented by a cardiology fellow in training, followed by presentations by three experts in critical care management. Topics to be reviewed include the medical management of patients with cardiogenic shock and the role of mechanical circulatory support in the management of cardiogenic shock. The session will conclude with a presentation aimed at fellows in training highlighting the path towards a career in cardiac critical care. Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to define the pathophysiology and presentation of cardiogenic shock Participants will be able to evaluate evidence-based medical and mechanical circulatory support strategies for the management of cardiogenic shock Participants will be able to discuss the approach to the care of a patient with cardiogenic shock and understand the requirements for specialized training in cardiac critical care Moderator: Jasdeep Dhaliwal, MD Speakers: Sonu Abraham, MD; Vasili Katsadouros, DO; Jeffrey Spindel, DO; Siddharth Pahwa, MD Session Chair: Paul Anaya, MD, Ph.D. Download Presentation {modal url="https://vimeo.com/1127285294" title="2025 KY-ACC Annual Meeting"} Watch the Recording{/modal} Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic: Breaking Down Silos The session will provide an overview of the emerging field of cardio-kidney-metabolic disease. 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Explore the unique aspects of microvascular heart disease, discover the latest imaging techniques and modalities used to diagnose and manage heart disease in women. Identify distinct and unique risk factors that contribute to heart disease in women. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis and management of POTS as well as its implications for heart health in women. Learning Outcomes: Pathophysiology and clinical presentation of microvascular disease/POTS in women Identify unique risk factors and diagnostic challenges of microvascular heart disease/ POTS in women Latest treatment options and guidelines for managing these disease processes in women Moderators: Tatyana Lemelman, MD, Kelly Waespe, MD Speakers: Nachiket Apte, MD; Ashley Brunmeier, MD; Amr Idris, MD, FACC, FASNC, FASE; Brianna Skaff, MD Session Chair: Michele Friday, MD Download Presentation {modal url="https://vimeo.com/1127285183" title="2025 KY-ACC Annual Meeting"} Watch the Recording{/modal} PAD/Vascular/IC Review of the incidence, epidemiology and management of peripheral arterial disease. Provide an update on the endovascular and surgical management of PAD as well as a look at emerging technologies. 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