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2026 Southeastern Shock Symposium

Event Start/Stop Date and Time

October 9, 2026 6:30 PM - October 10, 2026 3:00 PM EDT

Check-in Date and Time

Target Audience

This activity has been planned for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, residents and fellows.

Event Description

The management of cardiogenic shock is a complex and ever-changing field. Despite a growing body of literature, the mortality for patients with cardiogenic shock continues to remain unacceptably high. This educational opportunity will explore the background, pathophysiology, staging, and implementation of timely and effective management strategies that include both mechanical and pharmacologic support. Pre-Conference Dinner Friday, October 9, 2026 / 6:30 PM NASCAR Hall of Fame (400 East Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Charlotte, NC) Didactic CME conference Saturday, October 10, 2026 / 7:30 AM - 5 PM Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute (1237 Harding Place, Charlotte, NC). Pre-registration is required for both the pre-conference dinner (October 9) and the main conference (October 10). Participants are able to attend the main conference in-person or via live steam. Limit 150 participants in-person. Live stream participants will not receive continuing education credit.

Objectives

  1. Recognize the clinical presentation of cardiogenic shock in diverse patient scenarios.
  2. Apply staging frameworks to accurately classify cardiogenic shock severity.
  3. Implement early stabilization strategies for patients presenting with cardiogenic shock.
  4. Identify and interpret key biochemical alterations associated with cardiogenic shock.
  5. Select and manage appropriate pharmacologic therapies for cardiogenic shock.
  6. Evaluate and utilize mechanical circulatory support options for patient stabilization.
  7. Determine when escalation of care is warranted based on clinical progression.
  8. Assess appropriate timing for de-escalation of care as patient status improves.
  9. Incorporate palliative care principles into the management of patients with cardiogenic shock.

Session Credits

Credit will be awarded based on participant selection at time of registration. Before selecting credits, participants are encouraged to review our Credit Glossary (opens in new tab) for general information. Please note that not all credit types are available for every program.

Session Details

Pre-Conference Dinner

October 9, 2026 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM EDT

Check-in: October 9, 2026 6:30 PM EDT

Session Fees:

  • $25.00 - Healthcare Professional + (1) Guest

Southeastern Shock Symposium IN-PERSON

October 10, 2026 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM EDT

Check-in: October 10, 2026 7:30 AM EDT

Available Credits:

  • • 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™ Hours

    Accreditation: The Wake Forest University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit: The Wake Forest University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    The Wake Forest University School of Medicine designates this in-person, live webinar for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • • 7.5 Contact Hours from Northwest AHEC

    7.5 Contact Hours from Northwest AHEC. This educational activity with 7.5 hours can be applied toward your continuing competence plan for maintaining your current licensure with the North Carolina Board of Nursing.

  • • 7.5 CME for Physician Assistants Hours

    AAPA accepts certificate of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician Assistants may receive a maximum of 7.5 hours of Category 1 credit for completing this program.

  • • 7.5 ABS CC & Self-Assessment Hours

    Credit: The Wake Forest University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • • 7.5 ABTS MOC Hours

    Credit: The Wake Forest University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Southeastern Shock Symposium- LIVE STREAM

October 10, 2026 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM EDT

Check-in: October 10, 2026 7:30 AM EDT

Contact Person

Lisa Thomas

Email: Lisa.C.Thomas@advocatehealth.org

Sponsorship Statement

Provided by: Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute , and Northwest Area Health Center (AHEC), a program of Wake Forest University School of Medicine and a part of the NC AHEC system.

Program Information and Policies

For complete program policies and registration information, please visit our CPD Program page (opens in new tab).