HUMC Aortic Symposium

Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM,  Hybrid, Hackensack, NJ


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (6.25 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (6.25 hours)

This comprehensive course provides a deep dive into the diagnosis and management of aortic disease, designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of healthcare professionals across multiple disciplines. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of both acute and chronic aortic conditions, including aneurysm and dissection. It will empower participants to improve patient outcomes by fostering a collaborative and informed approach to managing aortic disease.

1. Identify risk factors for aortic disease, including those in specific populations.
2. Describe the current medical management strategies for aortic disease.
3. Differentiate between various inherited aortopathy syndromes based on their clinical features.
4. Outline appropriate screening strategies for aortic aneurysms in highrisk patient populations.
5. Recognize the signs and symptoms of acute aortic syndromes and compare the indications for medical, endovascular, and surgical management.
6. Discuss existing socioeconomic disparities in aortic disease care and identify opportunities to improve these disparities.

Hackensack Meridian Health Network is accredited by the Medical Society of New Jersey to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Hackensack Meridian Health Network designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

NJ Board of Nursing (NJAC 13:37-5.3) states: “A registered professional nurse or licensed practical nurse may obtain continuing education hours from the following: (d)3. Successful completion of continuing medical education courses recognized by the American Medical Association, the American Osteopathic Association or the American Podiatric Medical Association: one hour for each 60 minutes of attendance” therefore, CME credits obtained today may be used in place of nursing contact hours.

Cancellation Policy

HMH reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees, if applicable, will be fully refunded.

Accessibility Statement
 
If you have needs that require special accommodation, including dietary allergies, please contact the Office of Continuing Medical Education.

Hackensack Meridian Health adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

HMH adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.