
Minnesota Valve Symposium - Canceled
Cancellation Notice
Due to the significant challenges presented by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the 2020 Minnesota Valve Symposium on April 23 - 24, 2020 has been canceled.
After deliberative discussions among our leaders with health officials and based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the University of Minnesota is canceling all non-essential, University-funded travel, both domestic and international, as of Monday, March 16. We do not believe that our symposium falls under any exceptions.
We do not make these decisions lightly. The health and safety of our clinical community must come first.
We are grateful to have so many excellent partners in the field willing to support this event and we look forward to hosting you in Spring 2021.
The seventh annual Minnesota Valve Symposium brings together local, national and international leaders in valvular heart disease and aortic valve replacement. During the course of two days, we will discuss the latest information on valve disease, including patient evaluation, management guidelines, imaging, pathology, surgical techniques, devices and long-term results of patients with all types of valvular disease, as well as new cardiac innovations in the areas of valvular heart disease.
Presentations of the latest available data, techniques, and state-of-the-art reviews will be augmented by multiple live procedure and case presentation sessions.
Intended Audience
This symposium is appropriate for physicians, interventional cardiologists, non-invasive cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, cardiac anesthesiologists, internists, fellows, residents, advanced practitioners, registered nurses and interested allied health professionals.
University of Minnesota Medical School: Excellence in Cardiac Care
The Minnesota Valve Symposium is planned and hosted by University of Minnesota Medical School, Cardiovascular Division. For over 60 years, the experts at the University of Minnesota have been researching and developing new treatment options for cardiac patients. At the symposium, you’ll learn how we’re putting these cutting-edge methods into practice and providing care options for patients living with heart disease.
Course Objectives
- Apply a team approach to the assessment, evaluation and treatment of high-risk patients considered for transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
- Explain the advantages and challenges of diagnostic imaging techniques in evaluating valvular heart disease.
- Discuss the complications and management of these complications related to the transcatheter treatment of valvular heart disease.
- Determine the workup, evaluation and treatment options of high-risk patients considered for mitral and tricuspid valve therapy.
- Describe treatment options for nonvalvular atrial fibrillation patients, including those at increased risk for bleeding.

In support of improving patient care, University of Minnesota Interprofessional Continuing Education 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 Designation Statements
American Medical Association (AMA)
This activity has been approved for 14.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
This activity is eligible for 14.25 ANCC contact hours.
Other Healthcare Professionals
Other healthcare professionals who participate in this CE activity may submit their statement of participation to their appropriate accrediting organizations or state boards for consideration of credit. The participant is responsible for determining whether this activity meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education.
Registration Fees
|
Early Rate |
Regular Rate |
Physician | $300 | $450 |
Other healthcare professionals | $150 | $250 |
Medical industry professionals | $650 | $800 |
For questions about the conference, contact Jessica Wilde at [email protected] or 612-301-8141.
Cancellation Policy
In the event you need to cancel your registration, the registration fee (less a $50 administrative fee) will be refunded if you notify us by 4:30 p.m. Central Time on April 9, 2020. No refunds will be made after this date.
If you have any questions, please contact our office at 612.626.7600 or 800.776.8636, or email us at [email protected].
InterContinental MSP Airport Hotel
5005 Glumack Dr, Minneapolis, MN 55450
www.ihg.com | 612-725-0500
Course Directors
Mudassar Ahmed, MD |
Gregory Helmer, MD |
Ganesh Raveendran, MD, MS, MBA |
Thurs., April 23 – Fri., April 24, 2020
InterContinental MSP Airport Hotel
5005 Glumack Drive | Minneapolis
Get the early rate through March 21, 2020
Social Hour & Scientific Poster Session
Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres
Thursday, April 23, 2020 | 5:00 p.m.
- Scientific Abstracts due 3/18/20
- Selected abstracts notified by 3/31/20
- First 5 selected abstracts will receive complimentary travel and lodging
- Full abstract submission guidelines
- Abstract submission form