Clinical Practice Guidelines Sessions – #AHA25

SIM.08 Sim Zone Theater Hands-on Learning 1
Saturday, Nov. 8, 9:30 a.m. to 11: 00 a.m.
Simulation Zone Theater, Science & Technology Hall
Planned discussions include: From the Guidelines to the Bedside: What Matters in High Quality Resuscitation; TTM From Guidelines to Practice : Should we Individualize Temperature Selection?; and Neuroprognostication: Improving Prognostic Skills in Post-Arrest Care.

VA.CVS.05 TCT at AHA: Aortic Regurgitation: The New Frontier--Imaging, Interventions, and the Future of Treatment
Saturday, Nov. 8, 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Learning Studio 4
This session provides a deep dive into the evolving landscape of aortic regurgitation (AR) management, from diagnosis to lifetime treatment strategies. Experts discuss whether current guidelines need an overhaul and explore the role of multi-modality imaging in accurately diagnosing severe AR. Case-based discussions highlight tailored approaches for younger and older patients, followed by spirited debates on optimal interventions. Key topics include valve repair with or without root repair, the Ross procedure versus mechanical valves for long-term outcomes, and various SAVR options, including root enlargement and robotic techniques. The session also examines the potential of dedicated TAVR devices for AR and concludes with a forward-looking discussion on the future of AR treatment.

HY.ME.03 The 2025 Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults
Saturday, Nov. 8, 3:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Main Event 2
This main event will unveil the newly released 2025 AHA/ACC guideline for the prevention, detection, evaluation and treatment of high blood pressure in adults. Guideline leaders will provide an overview of the guideline with a focus on new recommendations and those that differ from prior guidelines. The session will cover the general approach to evaluation and treatment of high blood pressure, then highlight specific recommendations for subgroups related to comorbidities. Practical strategies to promote implementation are key to making meaningful changes and will be discussed by seasoned experts in the field.

QUAL.03 Global Quality Showcase
Saturday, Nov. 8, 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: GWTG Quality Showcase
Participants in Get With The Guidelines; Learning Collaboratives; and Quality Pilot Initiatives will present the results of various projects using a Model Share format.

CO.ME.04 The New 2025 Guideline for Acute Coronary Syndromes
Sunday, Nov. 9, 8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.
Room: Main Event 2
This session will be a must-attend event for anyone interested in learning and understanding the new AHA/ACC Guideline for Acute Coronary Syndromes. Beyond highlighting the most important things to know from the new guideline, the session will take attendees behind the scenes to understand how the writing group found consensus on the most controversial topics. An expert panel will include lead authors from past AHA/ACC guidelines and recent ESC guidelines for critical commentary. Finally, the session will provide attendees with practical applications of the new guidelines to curated challenging cases.

VM.CVS.03 From Arch to Pelvis: The Latest Advances in Aortic Treatments and Team Based Care Models
Sunday, Nov. 9, 8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.
Room: New Orleans Theater B
Rapid advancement in endovascular technologies is changing the treatment paradigms of aortic conditions including branched grafts. Because outcomes for patients with aortic disease are enhanced at programs with higher volumes, experienced practitioners, and extensive management capabilities, Multidisciplinary Aortic Team care is now guideline recommended care. This session would aim to provide the latest updates in aortic pathology care and discuss upcoming trials that will inform practice and future guidelines.

QUAL.04 Innovation in Quality – Get With The Guidelines Research
Sunday, Nov. 9, 9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Room: GWTG Quality Showcase
Leveraging the Get With The Guidelines database for Research Innovation.

HY.CVS.03 Cracking the Code: Turning the 2025 ACC/AHA High Blood Pressure Guideline Into Actionable Practice
Sunday, Nov. 9, 9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Room: New Orleans Theater B
This session will highlight new recommendations from the 2025 ACC/AHA high blood pressure guideline illustrated by clinical case presentations. An expert panel will discuss management of each case, with attention to ways in which the new guideline changes practice. This session is part of the Core Cardiology track: sessions providing practical guidance for both cardiologists and the broader community of healthcare providers.

VA.CVS.11 Highlights in Aortic Disease: What Everyone Needs to Know
Sunday, Nov. 9, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Room: Learning Studio 4
This session offers a deep dive into the latest advancements and essential clinical knowledge in aortic disease, equipping physicians with key takeaways for practice. Experts will highlight cutting-edge basic science discoveries in thoracic aortic aneurysm disease and break down the most critical recommendations from both AHA and European aortic guidelines. The session will also address the role of genetic testing—who should be tested, when, and which family members should be screened. Multi-modality imaging will be explored, with practical guidance on test selection, measurement techniques, and interpretation. Additionally, experts will examine the rationale behind current size-based guidelines for aortic repair while evaluating emerging data supporting nonsize-based criteria. Attendees will leave with a well-rounded understanding of aortic disease management, from foundational science to clinical application.

CC.CVS.10 Heart Restart & Going Beyond the Pulse: Unveiling the 2025 Cardiac Arrest Guidelines
Monday, Nov. 10, 9:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Room: New Orleans Theater B
Join us for an immersive session unveiling the AHA 2025 cardiac arrest guidelines. Experience rapid-fire presentations spanning key themes packed with actionable, practice-based content. Expect lively dialogue and even some good-natured roasting. Be part of this dynamic journey—where the pulse of evidence meets the rhythm of real-world practices!

QUAL.06 Innovation in Quality – Heart Failure
Monday, Nov. 10, 9:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Room: GWTG Quality Showcase
Learn how the latest clinical guidelines have been implemented in heart failure & structural heart quality improvement projects.

SIM.11 Sim Zone Theater Hands-on Learning 4
Monday, Nov. 10, 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Room: Simulation Zone Theater
Presentations include: How I Did This, The Making Of: Resuscitation Guidelines Update; How I Did This, The Making Of: DOREMI 1 + 2; How I Did This, The Making Of: Anticoagulation in Cardiogenic Shock

VM.CVS.07 Contemporary Management of Venous Disease: The New, The Old, and The Evolving
Monday, Nov. 10, 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Room: New Orleans Theater A
he treatment of venous disease has seen rapid advancement over the last decade. Recent and ongoing clinical trials are poised to bring interventional therapies to the frontline of clinical care, revolutionizing a field in which anticoagulation had been the only therapeutic option. This session will aim to provide the latest updates in acute and chronic venous disease and discuss upcoming trials that will inform practice and future guidelines. This session provides practical guidance for both cardiologists and the broader community of healthcare providers.