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Sex matters: Advancing women’s health

Association President Stacey E. Rosen delivers a powerful call to action to close the gender gap in cardiovascular care and research.

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Your Experience Scientific Sessions 2026 Guide

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Industry Programming for #ScientificSessions26

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Spend some time in the Poster Hall

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Experience the Main Events of #ScientificSessions26

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Visit the Science & Technology Hall

Besides visiting the 150+ exhibitors, schedule some of your time to participate in these experience sessions.

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Satellite Symposia

Satellite symposia during #ScientificSessions26 provide a unique opportunity for companies to share their latest advances in cardiovascular practices, services and technologies.

Prompt referral can be lifesaving

Prompt referral can be lifesaving

Start the conversation with patients sooner. Access this resource for your patients.

Headshot Lounge

Take advantage of the Headshot Lounge located in the Science & Technology Hall.

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Health Innovation Pavilion and Competition

Learn about technology on the cutting-edge and watch start-ups pitch their novel ideas.

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Don't miss these powerful industry presentations, bookmark the Industry Highlights channel

Join your fellow attendees for a vast array of options for extra education For additional programming details, please visit the Industry Highlights channel.

Prompt referral can be lifesaving

Prompt referral can be lifesaving

Severe hypertriglyceridemia: see the data at Scientific Sessions, Booth #2802

Severe hypertriglyceridemia: see the data at Scientific Sessions, Booth #2802

Join us at the TRYNGOLZA® (olezarsen) Expert Theater at Scientific Sessions

Join us at the TRYNGOLZA® (olezarsen) Expert Theater at Scientific Sessions

What's New in LDL-C Management for ASCVD and Hypercholesterolemia?

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The return of the Simulation Zone

Where clinical precision meets immersive learning.

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Get extra education in these Learning Labs

Learning Labs cover monitoring disease progression in ATTR-CM, CKM health and whole-person care, respectively.

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HeartQuarters at #ScientificSessions26

Discover American Heart Association initiatives at HeartQuarters, located in the Science & Technology Hall, Heart Hub 1.

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#ScientificSessions26 Late-Breaking Science announced

Six sessions during the meeting are devoted to the presentation of the latest research results.

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#ScientificSessions26 Exhibitors

Explore the latest in cardiovascular innovation in the Science & Technology Hall.

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#ScientificSessions26 First-Time Exhibitors

Welcome these first-time exhibitors* to Scientific Sessions.

Two new symposia have been added to Monday's programming

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McCormick Place Convention Center Map | #ScientificSessions26

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Download the Heart Scientific Sessions mobile app

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Scientific Sessions OnDemand

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Beware of fraudulent website and booking scams

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Book your hotel for Chicago

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Symposia and Early Career programming kick off Day 1

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Join us in Chicago for #ScientificSessions26

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Scientific Sessions 2026 Daily News coverage

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Poster Hall Maps | #ScientificSessions26

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Stay Connected to Science at #ScientificSessions26

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