Event overview

The 11th Annual Lead Management Update Symposium is designed to provide the learner with the most up-to-date review of cardiac implantable electronic device lead management. Topics covered include indications for lead extraction, clinical decision making in patients with CIED infections or lead malfunction. An in-depth review of indications for lead extraction will be covered, as well as a description of available tools and technology used for lead extraction. Experts in lead management and extraction will discuss cases which illustrate the educational goals. Didactic sessions will be combined with interactive case presentations.

Objectives

• Manage patients who experience CIED complications, including advisory or recall devices and infection.
• Recognize when to refer to a specialist.
• Describe updates in published literature, guidelines and consensus documents.
• Identify methods to prevent complications from CIEDs, to include reviewing the efficacy of lead extraction and appropriate device implantation.

Target Audience

• Specialties: Cardiology, Cardiology - Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Surgeon, Clinical Cardiologist, Interventional Cardiologist, Nurse Practitioner
• Professions: Naturopathic Physician, Non-Physician, Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Physician Associate, Student, Technician

Credits

• AMA PRA Category 1 Credits – TBA

Registration fees

• All learners: $250.00
• Resident/ Fellow/ Student: $150.00
  • *Resident/Fellow/Student rates require written confirmation of current status. Failure to provide required documentation may result in an additional balance owed. Once documentation is provided, a discount code will be given for registration.
• OHSU/KCVI employees: Please contact kcvicme@ohsu.edu for registration.

Registration will close on October 5, 2026. Onsite registration will not be accepted.

Important payment information

Per KCVI CME policy, you are not considered registered for the course until full payment has been received. Unpaid orders do not "reserve" spots for conferences.

Refund and cancellation policy

The Office of Continuing Medical Education must receive written notification of your cancellation by October 5, 2026. No refunds will be issued following October 5, 2026.

Faculty

Course Co-Chairs

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

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

Hotel

The following hotels are located near the conference site. To make reservations, please call the hotels directly. No room block has been reserved.

• Residence Inn by Marriott Portland Downtown/ RiverPlace
  • 2115 S River Pkwy, Portland OR, 97201
  • 503-552-9500
  • Hotel website
• Hyatt House Portland/ Downtown
  • 2080 S River Dr, Portland OR, 97201
  • 503-241-2775
  • Hotel website
• Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront
  • 1401 SW Natio Pkwy, Portland OR 97201
  • 503-226-7600
  • Hotel website
• The Porter Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton
  • 1355 SW 2^nd Ave, Portland OR 97201
  • 503-306-4800
  • Hotel website

Exhibitors

Exhibitors are welcome at this event. Please contact kcvicme@ohsu.edu if you are interested in registering as an exhibitor for this event.

• Exhibit | Standard | $2,500
  • Recognition as Standard Level Exhibitor (Acknowledgement on slides and/or signage)
  • One day of exhibit space during the course (Saturday)
  • One 4-5 foot tabletop display and two chairs
  • Exhibit location: Refreshment/food area
  • Two exhibitor badges*
  • Admittance to educational lectures as silent observer
  • Complimentary continental breakfast, lunch, and breaks (available with Exhibitor badge)

*To claim CME credit, you must register as a non-exhibiting industry professional

Speakers

• Vratika Agarwal, M.D., Assistant Professor of Medicine, Knight Cardiovascular Institute, Oregon Health and Science University
• Noel Boyle, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Medicine, UCLA Health
• Ulrika Birgersdotter-Green, M.D., Professor of Medicine, Director, Pacemaker and ICD Services, UC San Diego Health
• Andrew Krahn, M.D., FRCP, FCCS, FHRS, Professor of Medicine, Chief of Cardiology, University of British Columbia
• Daniel Morin, M.D., MPH, FHRS, Professor of Medicine, UC San Francisco Health
• Jeanne Poole, M.D., FACC, Professor of Medicine, Editor-in-Chief, Heart Rhythm O2 Journal, University of Washington, Medicine
• Evan Shalen, M.D., Assistant Professor of Medicine, Knight Cardiovascular Institute, Oregon Health and Science University
• Luke Strnad, M.D., Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Oregon Health and Science University
• Charles Swerdlow, M.D., FACC, FAHA, FHRS, Professor of Medicine, Smidt Heart Institute, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Cedars Sinai Medical Center and UCLA
• Firas Zahr, M.D., Heart and Vascular Service Line (HVSL) Director, Section Head & Director, Interventional Cardiology, Co-Director of Complex Heart Valve Program, Associate Professor of Medicine, Oregon Health and Science University
• Matthew Zipse, M.D., Associate Professor of Medicine, UCHealth, University of Colorado
• Charles Henrikson, M.D., Professor of Medicine, Knight Cardiovascular Institute, Oregon Health and Science University
• Peter Jessel, M.D., Assistant Professor of Medicine, Knight Cardiovascular Institute, Oregon Health and Science University
• Francis Phan, M.D., Assistant Professor of Medicine, Knight Cardiovascular Institute, Oregon Health and Science University
• Julie Doberne, M.D., PhD, FACS, Assistant Professor of Surgery, Assistant Professor of Medical Informatics and Clinical Epidemiology, Knight Cardiovascular Institute, Oregon Health and Science University