17th Annual Mayo Clinic Cardiology Update: The Heart of the Matter - 2026 - Live (in-person)

Sedona, AZ US
July 29, 2026 to August 1, 2026

Course Directors - Luis R. Scott, M.D. and Fadi Shamoun, M.D.

July 29 - August 1, 2026 - Enchantment Resort - Sedona, Arizona

The Mayo Clinic Cardiology Update course features an overview of current diagnosis and management strategies across a broad spectrum of cardiovascular diseases including arrhythmias, valvular heart disease, ischemic heart disease, cardiomyopathies, congestive heart failure, aortopathies, artificial intelligence and preventive cardiology. Faculty will engage learners through interactive didactic and case discussions.

Target Audience

The intended audience includes practicing cardiologists, cardiovascular and internal medicine trainees, emergency medicine physicians, internal medicine physicians, family medicine specialists and trainees, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and any staff with a cardiovascular interest.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Identify key updates in the management of atrial fibrillation from the 2023 ACC AHA ACCP HRS guidelines and discuss new clinical trial data since its publication
  • Define the role of conduction system pacing in clinical practice.
  • Summarize viability testing in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy and its role in the decision-making process of coronary intervention.
  • Describe coronary diagnosis and interventions for non-atherosclerotic CAD
  • Describe the impact of weight loss medications in cardiovascular medicine: prevention and beyond
  • Identify percutaneous mitral valve procedures current and future state
  • Illustrate a guideline-based approach to the management of aortopathies.
  • Formulate an approach to diagnosing and treating various forms of cardiac amyloid.
  • Summarize current guideline-based practice for the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary hypertension
  • Describe an approach to the use of effective non-statin therapies for lipid lowering in challenging cases of hypercholesterolemia.


Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 19.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
  • 19.75 ANCC
  • 19.75 Attendance
Event starts: 
07/29/2026 - 11:50am
Event ends: 
08/01/2026 - 12:50pm
Cost:
$900.00
Enchantment Resort
525 Boynton Canyon
Sedona, AZ 86336
United States

Please note: you will receive the link to make your reservations at the Enchantment after you have register for the Cardiology Update: The Heart of the Matter course. Reservations for Mayo Clinic Cardiology 2026 are available to be booked at the group rate for stays from July 28, 2026 - August 03, 2026. This special rate is only available for booking until July 07, 2026. Group rates may also be extended for up to 3 days prior and 3 days after the event dates, subject to resort availability. Guests wishing to reserve additional nights outside the contracted dates should contact the Reservations Team at 1-855-421-1088.

In addition to the nightly room rate, a daily resort fee of $35 per room, per day, plus applicable taxes, will apply. A local destination assessment fee of $5 per room, per day will also be applied. Gratuities for housekeeping and porterage are at the guest's discretion.

A deposit equal to one (1) night's room rate plus applicable taxes and fees is required at the time of booking. Cancellations must be made at least seven (7) days prior to the scheduled arrival date to avoid forfeiture of the deposit.

Additional Hotels Nearby Offering Special Rates for Cardiology Update 2025 Attendees:
(Registration for the course is not required to reserve a room for the hotels listed below/no room limits)

Complimentary shuttle to and from the Enchantment will be provided each day from Mountain Modern Sedona and The Wilde Resort & Spa.

The Wilde Resort & Spa
2250 W. State Route 89 A
Sedona, Arizona 86336
928-264-7246

The Wilde Resort & Spa is offering a discounted room rate: $239.00 per room, per night, plus taxes and fees. Reference the Cardio Update 2025 group rate.

Mountain Modern Sedona
https://reservations.travelclick.com/116141?groupID=5107798
95 Arroyo Pinon Drive
Sedona, Arizona 86336
928-282-1414, Ext. 6

Discounted rates starting at $209.00 per room, per night, plus taxes and fees.

All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.

Course Directors
Luis R. Scott, M.D.
Fadi Shamoun, M.D.

Planning Committee
Courtney R. Kenyon, P.A.-C., M.S.
Barbara S. Novais, APRN, D.N.P., R.N.

Mayo Faculty
Said Alsidawi, M.D.
Reza Arsanjani, M.D.
Chadi Ayoub, M.B.B.S., Ph.D.
Mayurkumar D. Bhakta, M.D.
Hicham Z. El Masry, M.D.
Regis I. Fernandes, M.D.
Susan M. Halli Demeter, APRN, D.N.P., F.N.P.
Brian W. Hardaway, M.D.
Charles R. Cannan, M.B., Ch.B.
Christopher N. Kanaan, M.D.
Kyla M. Lara-Breitinger, M.D., M.H.S.
Kwan S. Lee, M.B., B.Ch., M.D.
Ciorsti J. MacIntyre, M.D.
Sardana Mayank M.B.B.S. M.D.
Rohit Mital, M.D.
Siva K. Mulpuru, M.D., M.P.H.
Peter A. Noseworthy, M.D., M.B.A.
Amy W. Pollak, M.D.
Peter M. Pollak, M.D.
Claire E. Raphael, M.B.B.S., Ph.D.
Julie L. Rosenthal, M.D.
Satyajit T. Reddy, M.D.
Robert L. Scott, M.D., Ph.D.
Win-Kuang Shen, M.D.
Justin N. Shipman, M.D.
Komandoor Srivathsan, M.D.
D Eric Steidley, M.D.
John P. Sweeney, M.D.
George Wang, M.D.

Fellows
Mahmoud H. Abdelnabi, M.B., B.Ch., M.S.
Omar J. Baqal, M.B.B.S.
Eiad A. Habib, M.B.B.S.
Ramzi Ibrahim, M.D.
Sofia Lakhdar, M.D.
Michael B. Liu, M.D.
Girish Pathangey, M.D.
Nikita Rafie, M.D.

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science 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):

AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this other (live and livestream) for a maximum of 19.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAFP
Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.

AAPA
AAPA Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science 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 19.75  AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 19.75  ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.

General SessionCredit(s)
Wednesday4.75
Thursday5.00
Friday4.75
Saturday5.25
Total General Session19.75

For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.

Available Credit

  • 19.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
  • 19.75 ANCC
  • 19.75 Attendance

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