Charleston HFpEF Conference

Conference Description

Conference Objectives

Since 2021, three separate symposia focused on HFpEF were being held in the United States:

1. The HFpEF Summit – an endeavor spearheaded by David Lefer (Cedars Sinai) and Fadi Salloum (Virginia Commonwealth) to bring together basic and translational researchers along with our industry partners;
2. The Charleston HFpEF Conference directed by Sheldon Litwin, Ryan Tedford, and Michael Zile (all at the Medical University of South Carolina);focusing on the clinical aspects of the disease
3. The UPenn HFpEF Symposium, chaired by Stuart Prenner and Payman Zamani (both at University of Pennsylvania), which also focused on the clinical diagnosis and management of HFpEF with an emphasis on exercise intolerance

The leaders from these groups have come together to create one annual HFpEF conference drawing from the most successful elements of each and leading to the creation of The North American HFpEF Summit. The goals of this conference are to provide:

1. A comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and management of HFpEF for clinicians (MDs, DOs, NPs, RNs, PAs, PharmDs) who care for these patients
2. A forum in which clinicians, basic and translational researchers, and industry partners can interact to brainstorm on current and future directions
3. A world-class faculty delivering state of the art lectures, case-based panel discussions, debates and an industry roundtable

Knowledge Gaps

There are now more patients who have Heart Failure with preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) than those with reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF). Making the diagnosis of HFpEF is more challenging than HFrEF as many commonly used screening tools such as physical examination, echocardiography and measurement of natriuretic peptide levels are less sensitive and specific in this population. Most importantly, most therapies studied have not been shown to improve major cardiovascular outcome, and those that have shown reductions in heart failure hospitalizations have modest absolute reductions and little or no improvement in quality of life metrics.

Conference Brochure

A Conference Brochure can be found by visiting this link:    North American HFpEF Summit

Online Syllabus

The syllabus will be provided online during the conference, and for up to 30 days after the conference ends. Information will be emailed to you a few days prior to the conference so that you may download a copy.

Credit Designation

Physician Credit Statement

The Medical University of South Carolina designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other Credit Statements

Nurses: Most states accept CMEs that apply to a specific nursing specialty as nursing continuing education. Please check with your respective State Board of Nursing to ascertain the equivalent number of contact hours offered for 12.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

Successful completion of this CME activity which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 12.0 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Disclosure

In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education anyone involved in planning or presenting this educational activity will be required to disclose any financial relationships with any ineligible companies. An ineligible company is any entity whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, reselling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. Any financial relationships with these ineligible companies have been mitigated by the MUSC Office of CME. Speakers who incorporate information about off-label or investigational use of drugs or devices will be asked to disclose that information at the beginning of their presentation.

Accreditation

The Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Americans with Disabilities Act

It is the policy of the Medical University of South Carolina not to discriminate against any person on the basis of disabilities. If you feel you need services or the auxiliary aids mentioned in this act in order to fully participate in this continuing education activity, please call the Office of Continuing Medical Education at (843) 876-1925, or attach a note to your registration.

Registration Fees 

The registration fees for the conference are as follows.  Please note, the registration fee is the same for both virtual and in-person registrations.

 

	Early Bird (on/before 3/31/2026)	Regular (on/after 4/1/2026)
Practicing Physician	$400	$450
NP, PA, PharmD, Retired, Other	$300	$350
Resident/Student	$ 50	$100
MUSC Employee	$100	$150
Industry	$750	$800

Registration Methods

1. Mail registration form with check* or credit card information to:
MUSC Office of CME
96 Jonathan Lucas Street
HE601, MSC 754
Charleston, SC 29425
*Checks should be made out to “Medical University of South Carolina”

3. Complete registration through the Online Registration Portal 

Conference Cancellation

A refund will be made upon written request prior to May 12, 2026; however, $100 will be retained for administrative costs. No refunds will be made after May 12, 2026. We reserve the right to cancel the program if necessary. Full registration fees will be refunded for cancelled programs. By registering for this conference, you agree to this cancellation policy. 

Hotel Information

The Hyatt Place Hotel
560 King Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843)414-4900

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hyatt Place Charleston, 560 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403. The conference rate is $269++ and the room block for conference registrants will be held until Monday, May 11, 2026. The room block may fill prior to May 11 and availability cannot be guaranteed. We suggest you make your reservation as soon as possible. To make your reservation, please call the hotel at 1-800-993-4751 and reference the HFpEF Conference. You can also make your reservations by going to the following link: 

 

Parking: Self-Parking: The Garage is a public garage owned and operated by the City of Charleston ,not the Hyatt Hotels. Rates are $3.00 per hour per day(until Midnight). Max Payment is $24.00 At Midnight the clock starts again at $3.00 per hour (a 1-night stay can cost $48.00) Guests must pay for garage directly, the hotel does NOT take payments If leaving and returning the clock starts over at $3.00 per hour. Valet Parking Rates: Valet Parking is $49.00 per overnight with unlimited in and out privileges Valet does not park in the garage, an off-site parking lot is utilized. Street Parking: Traffic enforcement monitors parking meters regularly, towing can occur for unpaid parking and for street closures that take place on the weekends on King Street. Parking meters are free on Sundays.

Make your hotel Reservation before May 11!