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Thank you for your interest in the inaugural Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN) Nursing and Allied Health Cardiovascular Conference on February 4, 2026.
We are excited to share that registration is now full.
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This exciting event is designed for healthcare professionals eager to deepen their knowledge and skills in cardiovascular care. Experience expert-led sessions on essential topics, including heart failure, cardiogenic shock management, atrial fibrillation treatments, and the latest advances in ACS and STEMI recognition.
Engage in interactive breakout sessions covering cardiac procedure recovery, MINOCA, cardiac imaging, and cardiac surgery, offering practical insights you can bring directly into your practice. With a mix of keynote presentations, panel discussions, and hands-on learning, this conference is the perfect opportunity to connect with peers, stay updated on cutting-edge developments, and elevate your cardiovascular expertise.
Event Schedule
0800–0830 – Breakfast
0830–0840 – Welcome
Liz Ferguson, EVP, COO, CNE
0840–0900 – Program Overview
Dr. Jaffer Syed
Morning Session
0900–0940 – Heart Failure Demystified: Recognition, Classification & Evidenced Based Management
Julie Kim, NP Cardiology
0940–1020 – Cardiogenic Shock Management
Dr. Amelia Yip
1020–1045 – Break
1045–1130 – Rebooting the Heart: Stories, Science & the Art of EP
Dr. Gabe Acosta
1130–1215 – ACS and STEMI Recognition and Management
Dr. Jaffer Syed
1215–1230 – Panel Discussion / Q&A
All Speakers
Lunch Break
Afternoon Breakout Sessions (Choose 3 of 4, 20 mins each + 10 mins Q&A)
1330–1400 – Cardiac Procedures – Post Acute Complication Management
Justyna Frackiewicz and Jenna Reinhart
1410–1440 – MINOCA (Myocardial Infarction with No Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease) Chest Pain, Troponin Elevation, Non-Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease – Now What?
Julie Kim, NP, Cardiology
1450–1520 – Cardiac Imaging Considerations Breakout
Dr. Usha Manian
1450–1520 – Cardiac Surgery, Now What? Breakout
Jennifer Harrison, NP
1520–1530 – Reconvene / Thank You
Stef Cooper
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