The Midwest Cardiovascular Forum is a 1-day conference exploring the latest in cardiology. Sessions include topics for seasoned cardiologists, fellows-in-training, and cardiovascular team members.
Save the Date!
The 2026 Forum will take place at the InterContinental Minneapolis – St. Paul Airport in Minneapolis, Minnesota on November 14th, 2026.
Key Dates
| DATE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| TBA | Hotel room block deadline |
| TBA | Poster contest submissions due |
| November 14 | Midwest Cardiovascular Forum |
InterContinental Minneapolis – St. Paul Airport
5005 Glumack Dr, Minneapolis, MN 55450
Presented In Collaboration With
Agenda – 2025
View the 2025 agenda created by this year’s Course Directors below, or in PDF format. This agenda was last updated on October 22, 2025.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1
LOCATION
TIME
SESSION
PREFUNCTION
7:30 – 9:00 am
Registration, Breakfast & Exhibits
BALLROOM E-H
7:45 – 7:55 am
Welcome & Opening Remarks – Dr. Amin Rahmatullah
BALLROOM E-H
8:00 – 8:30 am
Keynote Presentation: The Business of Medicine – Dr. Toniya Singh
BALLROOM A-C
8:30 – 8:45 am
Morning Break | Exhibit Tables
BALLROOM E-H
8:45 – 10:00 am
SESSION 1: IMAGING
- Troponin with Non Occlusive Coronary Disease (NOCAD) – Dr. João Cavalcante
- Artificial Intelligence in Echo – Dr. Chieh-Ju Chao
- Imaging in New Onset Heart Failure – Dr. Rajat Kalra
BALLROOM A-C
10:00 –10:15 am
Morning Break | Exhibit Tables
BALLROOM E-H
10:15 – 11:25 am
SESSION 2: CARDIO ONCOLOGY – Moderator: Dr. Michelle Carlson
- Cardio-Oncology 101: Why the Heart Matters in Cancer Care – Dr. Sloane McGraw
- Under Pressure: Managing Acute Cardiotoxicity in Real Time – Dr. Dharini Ramu
- Survivorship & Beyond: Long-Term Cardiac Care After Cancer – Dr. Christopher Graham
BALLROOM A-C
11:25 – 11:55 am
Exhibit Tables
PREFUNCTION
12:00 – 1:30 pm
Lunch
BALLROOM E-H
12:00 – 1:30 pm
Sponsored Lunch Presentations
- Precision Cardiovascular Health Through End-to-End AI: From Prevention to Intervention – Dr. James K. Min
- The next beat: KERENDIA® (finerenone) for your patients with heart failure (HF) with left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≥40 – Dr. Quentin R. Youmans
BALLROOM E-H
1:30 – 1:50 pm
CardioSmart – Dr. Megan Coylewright
BALLROOM A-C
1:50 – 2:00 pm
Coffee Break | Exhibit Tables
BALLROOM E-H
2:00 – 3:10 pm
SESSION 3: POTPURRI – Moderator: Dr. Siu-Hin Wan
- Cardiopulmonary Stress Test – Dr. Thomas Allison
- Artificial Intelligence in Cardiology – Dr. Paul Friedman
- Diagnosis of Sarcoid Heart Disease – Dr. Omar Abou Ezzeddine
BALLROOM A-C
3:10 – 3:40 pm
Coffee Break | Exhibit Tables
BALLROOM E-H
3:40 – 4:45 pm
SESSION 4: CONTROVERSIES IN CARDIOLOGY
- Elective Watchman vs DOAC – Dr. Jay Sengupta and Dr. Rehan Karim
- Should We Check LPA at All? – Dr. Katie Benziger and Dr. Evan Manning
- CT vs Stress Testing for Chest Pain – Dr. Retu Saxena and Dr. Amin Rahmatullah
BALLROOM D
4:45 – 5:30 pm
Poster Contest, Reception & Light Dinner
BALLROOM E-H
5:30 – 6:30 pm
FIT Jeopardy & Light Dinner
View or download a PDF version of the agenda.
2025 Course Directors
- Amin Rahmatullah, MD, FACC
- Retu Saxena, MD, FACC
- Bhavadharini Ramu, MD, FACC
- Mike Poterucha, PAC-C, MS
- Shelby Couch, CAE
Registration & Rates
Registration for the 2026 Midwest Cardiovascular Forum will open soon.
| REGISTRATION TYPE | RATE |
|---|---|
| Resident, Med Student or Research Intern | Free |
| Poster Presenter | Free |
| Non-Presenting Fellow in Training* | $50 |
| Allied Health Professional – Includes nurses, technicians, administrators, and research staff | $135 |
| Advanced Practice Professional – Physician, Scientist, PA, NP, APRN or other | $270 |
| Non-Healthcare Professional | $350 |
| Retired/Emeritus | $75 |
*Fellows in Training (FIT) Poster Presenters: Accepted poster presenters will receive a complimentary registration to attend the conference. FITs with posters not accepted in to the program may register at the Non-Presenting Fellow in Training rate.
Note: Full payment must be received to reserve your place at the event.
Photo/Audio/Video Release
Registration for or attendance at this event acknowledges consent to be recorded or photographed. We reserve the right to use any photograph/video taken at our events, without the expressed written permission of those included within the photograph/video. We may use the photograph/video in publications or other media material produced, used or contracted including but not limited to: brochures, invitations, books, newspapers, magazines, television, websites, etc. To ensure the privacy of individuals, images will not be identified using full names or personal identifying information without written approval from the photographed subject.
Attendee Cancellation
To receive a registration refund, less a $25 processing fee, all cancellation requests must be received via email to info@accmn.org by October 14, 2026 11:59 p.m. U.S. Central Time. No refunds will be granted thereafter. No-shows will not be refunded. Registrations can be transferred to another person within your organization within the same registration category by contacting info@accmn.org.
PCI Compliance
Please do not email forms with credit card information. To protect your data and to comply with PCI standards, the ACC-MN office will not accept emailed credit card information.
Continuing Education
More information coming soon.
Exhibitors & Sponsors
For sponsor and exhibitor information, contact ACC-MN staff at info@accmn.org.
Hotel & Travel
The 2026 Midwest CV Forum will take place at the InterContinental Minneapolis – St. Paul Airport. The 2026 hotel room block is not yet open for reservations.
InterContinental Minneapolis – St. Paul Airport
5005 Glumack Dr, Minneapolis, MN 55450 USA
Hotel Room Block
More information coming soon.
PRICING
- Coming soon.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- Coming soon.
Travel Details
PARKING
- On-Site Hotel Parking:
- Daily: $34.00
- Valet: Daily: $57.00
- See website for hourly rates
FLYING
- The InterContinental Minneapolis – St. Paul Airport is minutes away from the Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport (MSP). Read more.
SHUTTLE
- The InterContinental offers 24-hour shuttle service to and from MSP Terminals 1 & 2. Read more.
Poster Contest
Fellows, Residents, and Medical Students are encouraged to submit a poster abstract for the Midwest CV Forum Poster Contest. Trainees can win prizes and share their work with regional cardiology leaders on-site at the CV Forum!
2026 Poster Contest information is coming soon.
