Programming - Hypertension Scientific Sessions

8:00 to 8:35
Keynote: Overview of the 2025 AHA/ACC High Blood Pressure Guideline

8:35 to 9:35
4 Key Topics in Hypertension Management

9:35 to 10:00
Panel Discussion and Q&A

Session 2 - Concurrent Sessions A, B and C

Concurrent A: Vascular Biology
(Invited Lecture followed by Oral Abstract Presentations)

Vascular Biology
Cameron McCarthy, PhD, FAHA

Concurrent B: Pregnancy & Preeclampsia
(Invited Lecture followed by Oral Abstract Presentations)

Novel Medical Imaging Methods in the Placenta
Carolyn Bayer, PhD

Concurrent C: Blood Pressure Monitoring
(Invited Lecture followed by Oral Abstract Presentations)

Blood Pressure Monitoring
Tammy Brady, MD, PhD

1:30 to 2:00
Harriet Dustan Lecture

2:00 to 3:00
Hypertension Highlights Oral Abstract Presentation

Concurrent A: Unlocking the Cardiometabolic Code of Hypertension
(Trainee Advocacy Committee Oral Abstract Sessions)

Concurrent B: Let's Get Specific: Sex Differences, Dimorphisms, and Disparities in Hypertension
(Trainee Advocacy Committee Oral Abstract Sessions)

Concurrent C
(Clinical Science/Clinical Practice Sessions)

3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
5C1 – Transforming Hypertension Diagnosis and Management with Artificial Intelligence
Moderators: Anita Layton, PhD

3:30
AI in Hypertension Management: Game-Changer or Hype?
Alexander Chang, MD, MS

3:40
Cuffless BP Measurement Devices: Are We Ready to Embrace Them?
Alta Schutte, PhD

3:50
Debate: I'm All In for AI in Hypertension Management: The Future Is Now!
Arunashis Sau, MBBS, PhD

4:00
Debate: AI in Hypertension Management? Let's Pump the Brakes!
Kelsey B. Bryant, MD, MPH, MS

4:10-4:30
Panel Discussants
Erica S Spatz, MD, MHS
Mattias Brunström, MD, PhD
Eugene Yang, MD

4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
5C2 – Managing Hypertension: From Pregnancy to Postpartum and Beyond
Moderators: Natalie Bello, MD, MPH
James M. Luther, MD, MSCI

4:30
Key Takeaways from AHA Statement: Hypertension in Pregnancy and Postpartum: Current Standards and Opportunities to Improve Care
Malamo Countouris, MD, MS

4:42
Mastering Antepartum BP Management: What You Need to Know
Maria Carolina Gongora, MD

4:54
Postpartum Hypertension Management: Optimizing Care and Outcomes
Emily S. Lau, MD, MPH

5:06
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy: What to Keep in Mind for the Long Game
Jennifer Lewey, MD, MPH

5:18 to 5:30
Panel Discussion
Alisse Hauspurg, MD, MS
Zainab Mahmoud, MD, MSc
Megan McLaughlin, MD, MPH

Session 7
Recent Advances in Hypertension: GLP-1 Agonists

Speakers:
David D'Alessio, MD
Janani Rangaswami, MD, FACP, FAHA

Session 8

Concurrent Session A: TAC Oral Abstract Award Competition
(Trainee Advocacy Committee Oral Abstract Sessions)

Concurrent Session B: Molecular Highways: New Paths in Vascular Biology
(Trainee Advocacy Committee Oral Abstract Sessions)

Session 10

Concurrent A: Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, Immunity and Cytokines
(Invited Lecture followed by Oral Abstract Presentations)

Angiotensin II-induced Hypertension Promotes Innate Immune Memory and Predisposes to Atherosclerosis Progression
Amanda Doran, MD, PhD

Concurrent B: Neurogenic Mechanisms
(Invited Lecture followed by Oral Abstract Presentations)

Cognitive Function in Hypertension: Visualization by Advanced MRT Techniques
Lorenzo Carnevale, PhD

Concurrent C: Rapid-Fire Cases: Burning Questions You’ve Always Wanted to Ask a Hypertension Specialist
(Clinical Science/Clinical Practice Sessions)
Moderators: John Bisognano, MD, PhD and Meena Madhur, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA

Partial list of presenters:
James M. Luther, MD, MSCI
Angela Price, MD
Laura Mayeda, MD, MPH
Matthew Alexander, MD, PhD, FAHA and Whitney Barham, MD
Eric Judd, MD
Alan Hinderliter, MD and Jay Lusk, MD

Panelists:
Adina Turcu, MD, MS
Joseph Flynn, MD, MS
Matthew Alexander, MD, PhD, FAHA

• The Stephanie Watts Award Finalist presentations
• Harry Goldblatt Award for New Investigators
• New Investigator Award for Japanese Fellows
• Australia and British Irish Awardees

Session 12
The Lewis K. Dahl Memorial Lecture

7:30 to 8:00
The Donald Seldin Lecture

8:00 to 9:00
KCVD Early Career Session
(Oral Abstract Presentations)

Session 14

Concurrent A: Sex and Gender Differences in Hypertension
(Oral Abstract Presentations)

Concurrent B: Mineralocorticoid Receptors, Inflammation, Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease
(Oral Abstract Presentations)

Concurrent C: Hypertension Journal Programming
(CPCS Session)

9:00
Combining Epithelial Sodium Channel Inhibitor and Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonist:Targeted Therapy for Resistant Hypertension in the Young
Presenters: Vanessa Le, MD, Sarah Lee, MD and Ekamol Tantisattamo, MD

9:30
Two cases in Pregnancy: Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma
Presenters: Bernadette Jenner, MD and Prof. Ian Wilkinson

Session 15

Concurrent A: Renin Angiotensin System
(Invited Lectures followed by Oral Abstract Presentations)

Invited Lecture: Renin Angiotensin
Pablo Nakagawa, PhD

Concurrent B: Hypertension and Aging
(Invited Lectures followed by Oral Abstract Presentations)

Invited Lecture: Hypertension and Aging
Monica Santisteban, PhD

Concurrent C: GLP1 and SGLT-2 and Hypertension
(Invited Lectures followed by Oral Abstract Presentations)

Invited Lecture: GLP1 and SGLT-2
Daniel Edmonston, MD, MHS

Session 16
Concurrent Sessions A and B
Invited Lectures followed by Oral Abstract presentations

Concurent Session A: Genetics, Proteomics, and Metabolomics
(Invited Lectures followed by Oral Abstract presentations)

Invited Lecture: PRDM6 and Hypertension
Arya Mani, MD

Concurrent Session B: Cardio-Renal Disease
(Invited Lectures followed by Oral Abstract presentations)

Invited Lecture: Extra Cellular Vesicles in Reno Cardiac Axis
Susmita Sahoo, PhD

Concurrent Session C: Hypertension Across the Lifespan
(Primary Care track sessions)
Moderators:Amy Kogon, MD, MPH and Mingyu Zhang, PhD, MHS, FAHA

1:30
The Importance of Early Life Exposures on Later Cardiovascular Health
Kartikeya Makker, MD, MPH

1:50
Unique Challenges in the Treatment of Hypertension in Children and Adolescence
Meghan McLaughlin, MD

2:10
Young Adults: How to Transition from Pediatric Care Smoothly
Andrew M. South, MD, MS

2:30
Treatment of Older Adults to Protect Brain Health
Lewis Lipsitz, MD

2:50 - 3:00
Discussion and Q&A

Session 17

3:30 to 4:30
Council On Hypertension Mid-Career Award for Research Excellence
Council on Kidney in Cardiovascular Disease Mid-Career Achievement Award

4:30-5:30
Concurrent Session A: Mitochondria and Hypertension
(Oral Abstract Sessions)

Concurrent Session B: Renal Hemodynamics and Chronic Kidney Disease
(Oral Abstract Sessions)

Concurrent C
(Primary Care Track Sessions)

3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
17C1– Beyond Office, Seated Blood Pressure: How to Interpret Atypical BP Data
Moderators: Stephen P. Juraschek, MD, PhD and Yuan Ma, MBBS, PhD

3:30
Blood Pressure Sitting, Standing or Supine: What Does it all Mean?
John M. Giacona, PhD, PA-C

3:45
In a World Where Everyone Measures Blood Pressure, Making Sense of the Noise
Carissa M Baker-Smith, MD, MPH, MS

4:00
Novel Community Blood Pressure Screening Environments: From Car to Kiosks
Junichi Ishigami, MD, MPH

4:15
Blood Pressure on the Go: Impact of Non-Rest on Blood Pressure
Bethany Barone Gibbs, PhD

4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
17C2 – Rethinking the Box: When Using Less Traditional Blood Pressure Reduction Strategies Delivers More
Moderators: Jan Basile, MD, FAHA and Angela L. Price, MD

4:30
How to Implement Stress Reduction in Blood Pressure Management: Pharmocological and Non-Pharmacological Intervention
TBD

4:45
Identity Re-Boot SGLT2/GLP1RAs as Blood Pressure Drugs
Catherine G. Derington, PharmD, MS

5:00
Role of Salt Substitutes and Diet Modification in the Management of Hypertension: Can We SaSS It Up?
Matti Marklund, PhD, MSE

5:30
Emerging Therapeutics for Treatment of Hypertension: New Oral and Parenteral Options
Prof Markus Schlaich

Session 19

Concurrent A: Renal Tubular Transport
(Invited Lecture followed by Oral Abstract Presentations)

Invited Lecture: Tubular Transport
Aurelie Edwards, PhD

Concurrent B: Diabetes and Obesity
(Invited lecture followed by Oral Abstract Presentations)

Invited Lecture: Diabetes and Obesity
Hokyou Lee, MD, PhD

Concurrent C
(Primary Care Track Sessions)

8:00 – 8:45
19C1: My Top Clinical-Practice Changing Papers this Year
Moderators: Luke Laffin, MD and Rhian M Touyz MBBCh, PhD, FRCP, FRSE, FMedSci, FRSC

Presenters:
Raven Voora, MD
Matthew R. Weir, MD
Raymond Townsend, MD

8:45- 9:30
19C2 - Debate: Efficiency in Blood Pressure Measurement
Moderators: Lawrence J Appel, MD, MPH and Anastasia S. Mihailidou PhD, FAHA, FCSANZ, FESC

8:45
Best Practices in Blood Pressure Measurement and Their Physiologic Rationale
Cheryl Dennison Himmelfarb, RN, PhD

8:50
Be More Efficient!
Phillip Levy, MD, MPH

9:00
Quality Matters!
Tim Plante, MD, MHS

9:10 - 9:30
Discussion

Session 20

Concurrent A: Genetics and Metabolomics
(Invited lecture followed by oral abstract presentations)

Invited Lecture: Genetics/Metabolomics
Mingyu Liang, MD, PhD

Concurrent B: Pediatric Hypertension
(Invited lecture followed by oral abstract presentations)

Concurrent C: Blood Pressure Control and Adherence to Treatment
(Invited lecture followed by oral abstract presentations)

Invited Lecture: Blood Pressure and Adherence
Pankaj Gupta, DPB, MSC