TCACC 2026 Annual Meeting

3:00–6:00 p.m. | Exhibitor Setup and Attendee Early Registration

7:30–8:30 a.m. | Registration and Breakfast

Check in, enjoy breakfast and visit the Exhibit Hall before the program begins.

8:00–8:30 a.m. | Opening Plenary and Annual Member Meeting

TCACC chapter updates, member engagement and opening remarks.

Kamala Tamirisa, MD, FACC, FHRS, FAHA — ACC Governor for Texas
Roxanna Mehran — President, American College of Cardiology, via video

From Plaque to Performance: Contemporary Perspectives in Prevention and Sports Cardiology

Chairs: Priyanka Satish, Krishna Pabba

8:30–8:50 a.m. High-Risk Plaques, Plaque Progression and Acute Coronary Events — Jagat Narula

8:50–9:05 a.m. Pathologic Versus Physiologic: Exercise in Athletes with Heart Disease — Keri Shafer

9:05–9:20 a.m. Sudden Cardiac Death in Athletes: From Screening to Survival — Ryan Quinn

9:20–9:35 a.m. Case Presentation — Rakendu Rajendran

9:35–10:00 a.m. Panel Discussion and Q&A

The Evolving Landscape of Cardiogenic Shock: Phenotyping, Devices, and Beyond!

Chairs: Yevgeniy Khariton, Anita Krueger

8:30–8:48 a.m. Cardiogenic Shock: On Recognition, Staging, and Institutional Shock Teams — Shelley Hall

8:48–9:01 a.m. Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump in Contemporary Cardiogenic Shock Management: Extinction or Revival? — Mahwash Kassi

9:01–9:14 a.m. Implementation of Continuous-Flow Support Devices into Cardiogenic Shock Algorithms: A Game Changer? — Phil Chou

9:14–9:29 a.m. To ECMO or Not to ECMO: That Is the Question! — Anita Krueger

9:29–9:42 a.m. Bridging Management Decision-Making and Life Decisions — Shelley Hall

9:42–10:00 a.m. Expert Panel: Case-Based Discussion and Cardiogenic Shock Needs in Texas

10:00–10:30 a.m. | Refreshment Break and Abstract Viewing

View posters, visit the Exhibit Hall and connect with colleagues.

Abstract Competition sponsored by Boston Scientific. The competition is non-accredited.

Expanding Frontiers of TAVR: New Indications and Evolving Strategies in 2026 - Case Based

Chairs: Salman Allana, Faisal Nabi

10:30–10:50 a.m. Multi-modality Assessment in Non-Classic TAVR Indications: Bicuspid and Aortic Regurgitation — Faisal Nabi

10:50–11:05 a.m. TAVR for New Indications: Aortic Regurgitation and Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease — Ahmed Almomani

11:05–11:20 a.m. Early TAVR: Asymptomatic Severe & Moderate Aortic Stenosis, Should We Intervene Earlier? — Muhammad Hammadah

11:20–11:35 a.m. Lifetime Valve Management: TAVR-first vs SAVR first in Young Patients — Jayeshkumar Patel

11:35–11:50 a.m. Coronary Artery Disease Management in TAVR Patient — Salman Allana

11:50 a.m.–Noon Panel Discussion and Q&A

The Cardio-Immune Interface: Cardiovascular Disease in Systemic and Inflammatory Disorders

Chairs: Brittany Weber, Vlad Zaha

10:30–10:50 a.m. Surveillance and Biomarkers in Immune-Mediated Cardiovascular Disease — Vlad Zaha

10:50–11:05 a.m. Cardiovascular Risk in Rheumatic Disease: Mechanisms and Clinical Implications — Brittany Weber

11:05–11:20 a.m. Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors: Myocarditis and Overlap Syndromes — Daniel Addison

11:20–11:35 a.m. Heart Failure and Immunity: Mechanisms and Clinical Management — Detlef Wencker

11:35–11:50 a.m. Systemic Disease Cases: Integration and Management Decisions — Ashley Hardin, Jorge Guerra Sayre

11:50 a.m.–Noon Panel Discussion and Q&A

Noon–1:00 p.m. | Product Theater Lunch

The Next Beat: A Treatment Option for Patients With Heart Failure (HF) With Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (LVEF) ≥40%.

Speaker: Ambarish Pandey, MD | Heart Failure Cardiologist, Dallas, Texas

Sponsored by Bayer. This session is non-accredited.

Percutaneous LAAO and Surgical Decisions in Stroke Prevention and More

Chairs: Sireesha Vasireddy, Shaden Khalaf

1:00–1:25 p.m. Imaging of LAA: Pre and Post Closure Considerations — Nadeen Faza

1:25–1:45 p.m. Percutaneous LAA Closure: Devices and Data — Ahmed Almomani

1:45–2:05 p.m. DAPT, Antithrombotics and Anticoagulants Data for LAA Closure Devices — Muhammad Hammadah

2:05–2:30 p.m. Panel Discussion and Q&A

EP Meets Sports: Arrhythmias in Active Patients

Chairs: Anna Rosenblatt, Jayasree Pillarisetti

1:00–1:20 p.m. Screening in Athletes: Points to Consider — Nachiket Madhav Apte

1:20–1:35 p.m. Management of Inherited Channelopathies in Athletes — Krishna Pabba

1:35–1:50 p.m. Rhythm Control in Athletes in the Current Era: Does PFA Change the Threshold for Earlier Ablation? — Manoj Panday

1:50–2:05 p.m. Return-to-Play After SCA and Non-Vascular ICDs — Kamala Tamirisa

2:05–2:30 p.m. Panel Discussion and Q&A — Panel; Silvana Molossi

2:30–3:00 p.m. | Refreshment Break and Abstract Viewing

View posters, network and visit with exhibitors.

Abstract Competition sponsored by Boston Scientific. The competition is non-accredited.

Innovation in Practice: New Tools, New Models, New Outcomes

Chairs: Wilson Lam, Javier Banchs

3:00–3:20 p.m. AI in Cardiology: From ECG Interpretation to Clinical Decision Support — Paul A. Shurmann

3:20–3:35 p.m. Digital EP: Wearables, Remote Monitoring Virtual Care — Jayasree Pillarisetti

3:35–3:50 p.m. The CV Team Innovation: Redesigning Care Delivery — Lauren Tezak

3:50–4:05 p.m. Insight and Advice from a Physician Entrepreneur — Mehdi Razavi

4:05–4:20 p.m. Use Case for Innovation, Cases and Ideas for Discussion — Havish Kantheti

4:20–4:30 p.m. Panel Discussion and Q&A

Behind the White Coat: Advocacy, Legislation, and the Future of Cardiology

Chairs: Ahmed Soliman, David Alejandro Cardona

3:00–3:20 p.m. The Legislative Landscape: What's at Stake for Cardiology — Nick Morse, Vice President, ACC Advocacy

3:20–3:35 p.m. Finding Your Voice: Advocacy for Trainees & Early Career — Kenneth Shaffer

3:35–3:50 p.m. The Medical Student of Tomorrow: Navigating Legislative, Advocacy, Reimbursement, Patient Perception — Adriana C. Mares

3:50–4:05 p.m. What Happens Before the Vote: Inside Stories from the Halls of Healthcare Policy — Michelle Wittenburg, TCACC Lobbyist

4:05–4:30 p.m. Panel Discussion and Q&A

Management of CAD in Pregnancy and ACHD

Chairs: Ildiko Agoston, Yogamaya Mantha

4:30–4:45 p.m. Management of SCAD in Pregnancy — Ildiko Agoston

4:45–4:55 p.m. ACS Management in Pregnancy: An Interventional Cardiologist's Perspective — Marlene Garcia

4:55–5:05 p.m. Coronary Artery Disease in ACHD: Pediatric Interventionalist's Approach — Jessica Heibel

5:05–5:15 p.m. Management of Complex ACHD in Pregnancy — Pooja Kashyap

5:15–5:30 p.m. Panel Discussion and Q&A — Panel; Ranjan Joshi

Cardio-Oncology Prevention: Survivorship Cardioprotection

Chairs: Vlad Zaha, Leslie Ynalvez

4:30–4:45 p.m. Cardiovascular Disease in Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer — Kara Thompson

4:45–5:00 p.m. Pharmacologic Cardioprotection: Evidence and Emerging Agents — Alex Sim

5:00–5:15 p.m. Incidental CAC: When Opportunity Knocks — Parag Joshi

5:15–5:30 p.m. Clinical Integration (Panel Discussion Q&A): Risk Stratification, Prevention, and Follow-Up in Cardio-Oncology — Panel & Moderators

5:30–7:00 p.m. | Evening Reception

Close the day with networking and connection across the Texas cardiovascular community.

Featuring music by San Antonio high school students and Community Connections hosted by the CV Team Section's Jamie Moore and Sunila George.

7:00–8:00 a.m. | Registration and Breakfast

Check in and enjoy breakfast before the morning sessions begin.

What's New in the Guidelines: Essential Updates for Prevention, PE, and AFib Ablation

Chairs: Andrea Keithler, Anandita Kulkarni

8:30–8:45 a.m. Navigating the New Dyslipidemia Guidelines — Anandita Kulkarni

8:45–8:55 a.m. Implementing the New CKM Guidelines in Clinical Practice — Theodore Chung

8:55–9:05 a.m. Latest Updates on Afib Ablation: Pulsed Field Technology — Rodney Horton

9:05–9:15 a.m. Applying the Latest Pulmonary Embolism Guidelines — Alexandra Sykes

9:15–9:30 a.m. Panel Discussion and Q&A

Building the Future Cardiology Workforce: Mentorship, Recruitment and Retention

Chairs: Bindu Chebrolu, Aditi Shankar

8:30–8:43 a.m. Why Cardiology Needs You: The Future Workforce Challenge — Mahi Ashwath

8:43–8:51 a.m. A Matrix of Mentorship by Medical Students—Right Here in Texas! — Ryan Chang

8:51–8:59 a.m. What Program Directors Really Look For: Am I ready for the face off? — Arunima Misra

8:59–9:07 a.m. Building a Competitive Fellowship Application — Hector Medina

9:07–9:15 a.m. FIT Perspective: What I Wish I Knew Earlier — Sara Jayne Sutton

9:15–9:30 a.m. Cardiology Match Madness: Myth vs Reality and Q&A — Aditi Shankar, Bindu Chebrolu

9:30–10:00 a.m. | Refreshment Break and Abstract Viewing

View abstract posters and connect with colleagues.

Abstract Competition sponsored by Boston Scientific. The competition is non-accredited.

What’s New in the Guidelines – Special Populations: Pregnancy and ACHD

Chairs: Rina Mauricio, Silvana Molossi

10:00–10:20 a.m. Pregnancy and Heart Disease: Practical Tips on Risk Stratification and Management — Alexandra Sykes

10:20–10:35 a.m. ACHD Guidelines: Focused Update on What's New — Katherine Salciccioli

10:35–10:50 a.m. The Nurse's Perspective: Coordinating Care in Complex Populations — Kathryn Osteen

10:50–11:00 a.m. What Questions Remain in the Guidelines? (Panel Discussion)

Leadership Institute

Chair: James McKenna

Exclusive to current members of TCACC’s Mid-Career Leadership Accelerator Series Cohort 3.

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | Closing Plenary and Lunch: Abstract Awards, Final Jeopardy and Closing Remarks

Sunday Closing Lunch sponsored by Texas Children’s. Abstract Competition and FIT Jeopardy sponsored by Boston Scientific.

The lunch, Abstract Competition and FIT Jeopardy are non-accredited activities.