HVI APP Cardiology Critical Care Conference (2026)

Thursday, October 1, 2026, 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM ET, Heart & Vascular Insititute, Hartford Hospital, Heublein Hall, Hartford , CT

The 1st HVI AP Cardiology Critical care conference is designed to bridge a very specific knowledge gap that traditional cardiology conferences and general critical care conferences tend to leave unaddressed. Attendees will have the opportunity to attend lectures from multiple disciplines including physicians, HVI APP’s, and pharmacists all specialized in the care of the critically ill cardiology patient.

1. Interpret invasive and noninvasive hemodynamic data to guide clinical decision making in patients with cardiogenic shock
2. Describe major complications associated with Intra aortic Balloon pump placement
3. List the indications for continuous renal replacement therapy in the cardiac ICU patient
4. Identify early clinical signs of decompensation in cardiogenic shock
5. Identify the most common causes of bacterial endocarditis and current treatment options
6. Compare mechanisms of action and clinical applications of loop diuretics, thiazide diuretics, and adjunctive agents in critically ill cardiac patients
7. Apply hemodynamic principles to guide management of cardiogenic shock in the peripartum population
8. Evaluate the impact of ventilator settings on cardiac function
9. Manage complex cardiac intensive care unit patients including cardiogenic shock, advanced heart failure, and post-procedural instability

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (6.75 hours), ABIM MOC Part 2 (6.75 hours), ACPE Contact Hour(s) (6.75 hours), ANCC Contact Hour(s) (6.75 hours), Cardiovascular Education (6.75 hours), IPCE Credit(s) (6.75 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (credits designated as AMA PRA Category 1) (6.75 hours)

In support of improving patient care, Hartford HealthCare 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.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

• HHC or the sponsoring organization reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or modify this activity
• If the activity is cancelled, registration fees will be fully refunded
• Neither HHC, HHC CE, not the Sponsoring Organization is responsible for travel, lodging, or other incurred expenses due to a cancelled activity
• All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to HHC CE at [email protected]
• Approved refunds will be processed to the original form of payment within 30 days 

 Live (In Person or Virtual) Activity Cancellations

• Cancellations received at least 5 business days prior to the activity start date will receive a full refund
• Cancellations received less than 5 business days prior to the activity start date, or failure to attend the activity absent an illness or family emergency (no-show), are non-refundable 

 On-Demand / Enduring Activities

• Registration fees are non-refundable once access is granted
• Technical issues accessing an HHC CE activity must be reported to HHC CE @ [email protected]
• Do not contact the HHC IT Help Desk with activity access issues as this will create a delay in access

 Accessibility Statement

• Hartford HealthCare is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008. 
• If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact [email protected]

Hartford HealthCare Continuing Education adheres to the Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education's criteria, standards, and policies regarding industry support of continuing education, and the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. 

Any individual in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others is required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). 

HHC CE reviews and mitigates all financial relationships prior to commencement of the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Hartford HealthCare Continuing Education adheres to the Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education's criteria, standards, and policies regarding industry support of continuing education, and the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. 

Any individual in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others is required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). 

HHC CE reviews and mitigates all financial relationships prior to commencement of the activity.