Cardiology 2016 | The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Last February, more than 800 pediatric cardiologists, intensivists, surgeons, nurses, and others involved in the care of patients with pediatric and congenital cardiovascular disease descended on Scottsdale, AZ for the 18th Annual Update on Pediatric and Congenital Cardiovascular Disease.

Throughout the conferences various presentations and panel discussions, attendees were encouraged to actively participate in the conversation with Q&A sessions.

Lex Perri, MSN, RN, NE-BC, director of Cardiac Center Nursing at The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia and Cardiology 2015 faculty member, listens intently in one of the many nursing sessions offered to attendees.

(L to R) Panel members, David Goldberg, MD (CHOP), Girish Shirali, MBBS (Childrens Mercy, KC), Jack Rome, MD, FACC (CHOP), facilitate a panel discussion following a Plenary Session focused on challenges and dilemmas in caring for patients with single ventricle.

Cardiology 2015 attendees plan their next move knowing that no matter what session they attend, theyll be hearing from leaders in the discipline.

Matt Gillespie, MD (CHOP), does his best Alex Trebek impression as emcee of the annual Quiz Bowl testing the knowledge of leading clinicians from across the country.

Attendees enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of the annual Gala Reception.

The Wine and Wisdom Poster Session showcased the research of some of the discipline's brightest minds, with a side of merlot.

The Wine and Wisdom Poster Session showcased the research of some of the discipline's brightest minds, with a side of merlot.

The Wine and Wisdom Poster Session showcased the research of some of the discipline's brightest minds, with a side of merlot.

And were off! The first Heart Run 5k was a huge success with more than 100 runners and walkers. Lace up your running shoes and plan to join us in 2016!

And were off! The first Heart Run 5k was a huge success with more than 100 runners and walkers. Lace up your running shoes and plan to join us in 2016!

And were off! The first Heart Run 5k was a huge success with more than 100 runners and walkers. Lace up your running shoes and plan to join us in 2016!

Tom Spray, MD, chief of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at CHOP, presented on the historic challenges of congenital heart surgery and how we can overcome these in the future.

Elizabeth Goldmuntz, MD, attending cardiologist at CHOP, presents on how practitioners can incorporate the genetics revolution into framework of care for congenital heart disease.

Yoav Dori, MD, presents on advances in evaluating, mapping and treatment strategies of the lymphatic system in patients with single ventricle.

William Mahle, MD, of Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta presents on screening and assessment for neurodevelopment disorders in CHD.

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Cardiology 2016 | The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia