16th Annual Dr. J. Lee Garvey, Jr. Chest Pain Network Summit: Advancing Care for the Critically Ill Patient through a Collaborative Approach

March 6, 2026

This program equips healthcare professionals with the latest evidence-based strategies for managing critical cardiac emergencies. Participants will explore key updates from the American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines, assess the role of thrombolytic therapy in undifferentiated cardiac arrest, and review best practices for treating pulmonary embolism with right ventricular dysfunction.

The program also addresses process improvement for STEMI care, focusing on workflow optimization and interdisciplinary collaboration. Additionally, learners will gain practical insights into ventricular assist device (VAD) management in emergency settings, ensuring readiness for complex, high-acuity scenarios.

This conference is being held Via Zoom Webinar

NOTE: Please note this activity will be presented 8:00am - 12:35pm EST

Target Audience

This course is intended for Physicians, Nurses, Physician Assistants and other healthcare professionals.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this session, learners should be able to:

  1. Apply the latest evidence-based guidelines to the care of critically ill cardiac patients.
  2. Analyze and discuss complex cardiac cases in an interprofessional setting.
  3. Collaborate effectively with team members from different disciplines to optimize patient outcomes.
  4. Identify and address barriers to timely diagnosis and treatment in cardiac emergencies.
  5. Implement process improvement strategies for STEMI, PE, and VAD care pathways.
  6. Utilize supplemental learning materials and resources to support ongoing professional development.
  7. Reflect on personal practice and set actionable goals for continuous quality improvement.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 4.00 American Board of Surgery
    Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME and Self-Assessment requirements of the American Board of Surgery's Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
  • 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Aurora Health Care is accredited by the Wisconsin Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Aurora Health Care designates this activity for a maximum of 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 4.00 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
    • 4.00 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 4.00 Continuing Nursing Education (CE)
    Aurora Health Care is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Wisconsin Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 4.00 contact hours have been awarded to this activity by the Wisconsin Nursing Association. To receive contact hours, participants must attend the entire activity.
  • 4.00 Physician Associates Credit
    Advocate Health has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 4.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Course opens: 
12/23/2025
Course expires: 
12/31/2026
Event starts: 
03/06/2026 - 7:00am CST
Event ends: 
03/06/2026 - 11:35am CST
Cost:
$1.00
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PDF icon 16th Annual Lee Garvey Jr Chest Pain Network Summit_AGENDA SPEAKERS.pdf

Via Webinar
NC
United States

Faculty

  • Matthew Aronson, MD | Advocate Health
  • Matthew Astin, MD | Advocate Health
  • Glen Fandetti, MD | Advocate Health
  • Alan Heffner, MD | Advocate Health
  • Fuad Jan, MD | Advocate Health
  • Jennifer Stancati, MD | Advocate Health
  • Joshua Robertson, MD | Advocate Health
  • Dan Troha, MD | Advocate Health

 

Disclosure

Faculty disclosures are being reviewed and will be presented to the audience in advance of the program.

Accreditation Statement
 

In support of improving patient care, Advocate Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Credit Statement(s)

American Medical Association (AMA) 
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA)
Advocate Health has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 4.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

 

Board Recognition Statement(s)

American Board of Surgery (ABS)
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.

Available Credit

  • 4.00 American Board of Surgery
    Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME and Self-Assessment requirements of the American Board of Surgery's Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
  • 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Aurora Health Care is accredited by the Wisconsin Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Aurora Health Care designates this activity for a maximum of 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 4.00 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
    • 4.00 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 4.00 Continuing Nursing Education (CE)
    Aurora Health Care is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Wisconsin Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 4.00 contact hours have been awarded to this activity by the Wisconsin Nursing Association. To receive contact hours, participants must attend the entire activity.
  • 4.00 Physician Associates Credit
    Advocate Health has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 4.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Price

Cost:
$1.00
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Cancellation and Refund Policy


Cancelation/Refunds/Substitutions

  • Cancellations must be in writing (email)
  • Registrants cancelling between two weeks and five full business days prior to the first day of the event are "refunded at 70% of the registration fee subject to a minimum $25 cancellation fee."
  • No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received less than five full business days prior to the event.
  • No refunds or credit will be given for no-shows.
  • No vouchers will be issued in lieu of a refund.

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