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A CME Symposium during the 2026 American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions in Chicago, Illinois.
Dinner and Registration: 5:30–6:00 PM CT
Symposium: 6:00–7:30 PM CT
AGENDA
6:00 PM Introduction
Mathew Maurer, MD (Chair)
6:10 PM When Should I Think Transthyretin Cardiac Amyloidosis? Red Flags and Keys to Early Diagnosis
Sarah Cuddy, MD, MPH
6:30 PM The Changing Treatment Landscape for ATTR-CM
Ahmad Masri, MD, MS
6:50 PM Navigating the Complexities of ATTR-CM Management: Practice Pearls
Case #1: Avoiding Pitfalls and Overcoming Challenges
Justin Grodin, MD, MPH
Case #2: Getting to the Heart of the Matter: Challenges and Opportunities in Early Detection of ATTRv-CM
Mathew Maurer, MD
7:15 PM Question and Answer
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
■ Identify suggestive findings for ATTR-CM
■ Summarize the diagnostic evaluation for cardiac amyloidosis
■ Interpret the evidence for ATTR-CM disease-modifying therapies
■ Discuss strategies for the use of HF medications in patients diagnosed with ATTR-CM
■ Explain the importance of genetic testing in the diagnosis of ATTR-CM
■ Describe the challenges associated with the management of transthyretin amyloidosis
TARGET AUDIENCE
This educational activity is intended for cardiovascular clinicians.
ACCREDITATION AND CREDIT DESIGNATION
Voxmedia, LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Educational Grant
Voxmedia gratefully acknowledges the educational grant provided by AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP and Ionis Pharmaceuticals.
CHAIR
Mathew Maurer, MD
Arnold and Arlene Goldstein Professor of Cardiology
Professor of Medicine
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons
New York, New York
FACULTY
Sarah Cuddy, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Boston, Massachusetts
Justin Grodin, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Medicine
Department of Internal Medicine – Division of Cardiology
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas
Ahmad Masri, MD, MS
Associate Professor of Medicine
Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, Oregon
This event is not part of the official Scientific Sessions Conference 2026 as planned by the American Heart Association Committee on Scientific Sessions Programming.
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