AHN Aortic Symposium

Pittsburgh, PA US
September 25, 2026

A regional half-day CME symposium for primary care physicians, cardiologists, and emergency medicine clinicians, designed to (1) increase awareness of the AHN Aortic Center and its multidisciplinary capabilities; (2) provide actionable, guideline-based education on detection, surveillance, genetics, and acute aortic syndromes; and (3) streamline access for referring providers through the Center's single-call pathway.

Target Audience

Primary care physicians and advanced practice providers

General and noninvasive cardiologists 

Emergency medicine physicians and APPs 

Internal medicine and family medicine residents 

Allied AHN partners (imaging, genetics, etc.)

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to: • Identify the multidisciplinary capabilities of the AHN Aortic Center and the single-call referral pathway. • Apply current society guideline thresholds for thoracic aortic surveillance imaging, medical management amd surgical indications. • Recognize syndromic and familial aortopathy presentations and order appropriate genetic testing. • Initiate evidence-based blood-pressure management and lifestyle counseling for patients with thoracic aortic disease. • Apply the Aortic Dissection Detection Risk Score (ADD-RS) and recognize imaging pitfalls in acute aortic syndromes. • Execute timely and appropriate transfer of patients with suspected acute aortic syndrome to the AHN Aortic Center.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 5.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
07/01/2026
Course expires: 
12/31/2026
Event starts: 
09/25/2026 - 7:30am EDT
Event ends: 
09/25/2026 - 1:00pm EDT
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
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AGH Magovern Auditorium
320 East North Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
United States

Accreditation:  Allegheny General Hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Allegheny General Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.

Available Credit

  • 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 5.00 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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