Schedule of Events
Saturday, September 28
7:45 AM - 8:45 AM
Oral Abstract Session 2: Metabolism, HFpEF, and Other Food for Thought
Moderated by JCF Editor
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
JCF Ignite! Point/Counterpoint Debates
HFSA Scientific Session
GWCC Georgia Ballroom
This interactive session will feature point/counterpoint discussions with luminaries in our field, such as JoAnn Lindenfeld, Javed Butler, Donna Mancini, Mark Drazner, Lynne Stevenson and Jeff Teuteberg, all moderated by JCF Editors Dr. Mentz and Dr. Lala. Topics will include appropriate endpoints for acute heart failure trials, optimal approaches to ischemic cardiomyopathy, and the potential role of Chinese herbs in heart failure based on JCF Ignite pieces.
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
JCF Lecture: Prevention and Heart Failure
JCF Central
Featuring Martha Gulati, MD
Want to know how Preventative Cardiology is tightly linked to the field of heart failure? Join Drs. Martha Gulati and Anuradha Lala for a discussion on how the fields of prevention and heart failure intersect and what researchers and clinicians need to know.
12:45 PM - 2:15 PM
Oral Abstract Session 3: Comorbidities in Heart Failure - If it Ain't One Thing its Another
Moderated by JCF Editor
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
JCF Lecture: The Future of Durable Mechanical Support
JCF Central
Featuring Featuring Aditi Nayak, MD
With new technological innovations, what does the future of the field of mechanical circulatory support (MCS) hold and how should it evolve to continue improving quality of life and clinical outcomes for patients? A panel of MCS experts, moderated by Dr. Aditi Nayak, will share their thoughts and research on what exciting advancements may be in the pipeline.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Oral Abstract Session 4: Amyloidosis - Hard to Handle?
Moderated by JCF Editor
6:15 PM – 7:15 PM
Journal of Cardiac Failure Reception: Celebrating 30 Years of JCF
Signia Hotel | Magnolia Green
All are invited to this celebration of the past 30 years of the Journal of Cardiac Failure. Join us for journal trivia, appetizers and cocktails, as we recognize JCF's top reviewers, ABC/JCF Writing Fellowship graduates and take time to relax and network with our entire community.
Sunday, September 29
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
JCF Lecture: Lessons Learned: JCF Double-Blind Reviews
JCF Central
Featuring Ersilia DeFillipis, MD
Over the past three years, JCF implemented double-blind reviews. Now the JCF team is sharing the lessons learned from this process and how it has impacted diversity in authorship. Join an expert panel moderated by the journal’s Diverse Populations Editor Dr. Ersilia DeFilippis to dive into the data!
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM
Oral Abstract Session 7: Advanced Therapies in Heart Failure - Goin' to the End of the Line
Moderated by JCF Editor
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
JCF Lecture: Cardiogenic Shock and Heart Failure
JCF Central
Featuring Shashank Sinha, MD
Cardiogenic Shock is a hot topic in the field of Heart Failure with ever-increasing clinical and research interest. Join moderator Dr. Shashank Sinha along with a panel of Shock experts to discuss the latest research, what it means for the heart failure clinician, and where the field is headed.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
JCF Editorial Board Member Meeting*
Room: Signia Hotel | Level 2 Triumph I
*Only JCF Editorial Board Members are asked to attend