Join Us for the 42nd Annual Baptist Health Echocardiography and Structural Heart Symposium September 26-27, 2025 |Loews Coral Gables Hotel | 14.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
In the dynamic and fast-evolving field of cardiovascular medicine, staying at the forefront of echocardiographic and structural heart innovations is not just beneficial –– it’s imperative. Now in its 42nd year, the Baptist Health Echocardiography and Structural Heart Symposium has become a pivotal forum for multidisciplinary learning, fostering excellence in patient care through cutting-edge imaging and therapeutic strategies.
Tom C. Nguyen, M.D.
This year’s live, in-person symposium, hosted in the heart of Coral Gables, Florida, will again bring together world-class faculty, practicing clinicians, sonographers and interventional cardiologists. Over two immersive days, attendees will explore the latest developments in echocardiography and structural heart interventions, with a special emphasis on clinical integration, new technologies and advanced imaging modalities.
“This symposium is where we come together as a cardiovascular community –– surgeons, cardiologists, imagers –– to critically evaluate the science and the tools that directly improve patient care,” says Tom C. Nguyen, M.D., chief medical executive, Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute; director of minimally invasive valve surgery; Barry T. Katzen Endowed Chair; professor of surgery, Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. “The blend of high-level didactics with real-world clinical insights is what sets us apart.”
Key sessions this year include emerging applications of 3D and strain imaging, multimodality guidance in structural procedures and the evolving role of artificial intelligence in echocardiographic analysis. Case-based presentations and panel discussions will challenge conventional thinking and offer nuanced perspectives on structural heart team coordination and imaging-guided interventions.
“We are witnessing a convergence of disciplines, imaging, interventional, surgical, and this symposium reflects that interdisciplinary reality,” explains Elliott J. Elias, M.D., director of cardiac and structural imaging, Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute. “It’s a place where innovation meets practice.”
The agenda is built with both academic rigor and clinical relevance in mind. From valvular heart disease and advanced hemodynamics to complex interventions like transcatheter mitral and tricuspid repair, this meeting provides a 360-degree view of today’s cardiovascular care.
“Whether you’re a cardiac sonographer aiming to refine image acquisition or a physician looking to enhance procedural planning, this program is designed to elevate your practice,” adds Damian F. Chaupin, M.D., cardiologist, Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute.
With over 14 hours of CME credit available, the event not only delivers education –– it fosters connection. Attendees can network with national and international leaders, discuss the latest research and return to their institutions with practical tools for improving outcomes.
Join us this fall in Coral Gables for a gathering that promises insight, inspiration and innovation.
Register now and explore the full agenda:
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