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March 1-4, 2027
The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
2027 Agendas, Faculty, and more information will be available soon!
Register NowA Glimpse of What to Expect at SIF
The Scottsdale Interventional Forum (SIF) returns in 2027 at a critical inflection point for cardiovascular medicine, where scientific rigor and disruptive innovation intersect to reshape everyday clinical practice. Since its modest beginnings in 2004, SIF has matured into an internationally respected, academically driven platform for the exchange of the latest evidence, procedural mastery, and emerging technologies in interventional cardiology and structural heart disease.
In 2027, SIF deepens its collaboration with Banner University, amplifying the symposium’s academic impact and reach. This partnership empowers SIF to deliver a scientific program grounded in the highest standards of inquiry, research, and multidisciplinary clinical excellence. Attendees will experience a curriculum meticulously crafted to address the most urgent and complex challenges facing contemporary cardiovascular specialists, bridging research breakthroughs with real-world patient care.
COURSE DIRECTORS
Dr. James B. Hermiller, MD, FACC, MSCAI
Douglas E. Drachman, MD, FACC, MSCAI
Robert F. Burke, MD, FACC, FASE, FSCAI
Paul Sorajja, MD, FACC, FSCAI
CO-DIRECTORS
Jonathon Leipsic, MD, FRCPC, MSCCT
Farouc A. Jaffer, MD, PhD, FSCAI
Michael Morris, MD
Alok Sharma, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Ankur Gupta, MD, PhD, FACC
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
- Multiple live cases featuring complex coronary, valvular, and heart failure interventions.
- Data-driven updates on imaging, device therapy, and pharmacologic advances.
- Peer-reviewed case discussions with simultaneous publication opportunities.
- Dedicated AI and data science panels for the next era of cardiovascular medicine.
- Focused sessions on occupational health and catheterization laboratory safety.
- Cutting-edge electrosurgery session exploring advanced leaflet modification techniques and contemporary applications in structural heart interventions.
- Comprehensive CT-guided PCI session, emphasizing pre-procedural planning, real-time imaging integration, and the latest advances in coronary intervention.
- Comprehensive sessions covering all facets of coronary and structural intervention, from foundational techniques to emerging therapies and complex case management.
- The nation’s premier general and interventional fellows’ courses, fostering the next generation of cardiovascular leaders.
- Dedicated nurse and technologist symposiums providing targeted, practical education to support frontline cardiovascular care and procedural excellence.
TARGET AUDIENCE
SIF 2027 is designed for interventional and general cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, electrophysiologists, fellows-in-training, nurses, technologists, and allied health professionals committed to excellence in heart and vascular medicine.
EDUCATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
At the conclusion of SIF 2027, participants will be able to:
- Critically evaluate and apply contemporary evidence in coronary and structural interventions.
- Integrate advanced imaging and physiologic assessment into procedural planning.
- Implement best practices in the use of mechanical circulatory support devices
- Distinguish indications and techniques for transcatheter versus surgical valve therapies.
- Synthesize pharmacologic, device, and hybrid approaches for the management of atrial fibrillation and heart failure.
- Assess the impact of AI and novel technologies in clinical decision-making.
- Apply principles of occupational safety and ergonomics in high-risk procedural settings.
- Foster multidisciplinary collaboration to optimize patient outcomes in complex cardiovascular disease.
- Understand the principles and applications of electrosurgery in structural heart interventions, including patient selection and procedural safety.
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