Sickle Cell Disease and the Heart

Friday, May 22, 2020, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Marlo Thomas Center Board Room, Memphis, TN

Please note: This conference has been canceled due to the increasing spread of COVID-19 so that we can decrease the risk to the immunocompromised children of St. Jude. We are considering all options for rescheduling the course.

This mini-symposium is a one-time event that will bring together experts in sickle cardiomyopathy from St. Jude, UTHSC, and outside institutions. This symposium will discuss topics in the emerging field of sickle cardiomyopathy, including new diagnostic tests, definitions for the most common forms of sickle cardiomyopathy and its clinical outcomes, value of screening for cardiomyopathy, and therapeutic options. Sickle cardiomyopathy is the most common cause of death among adults with sickle cell disease, however its pathophysiology and treatments are not well defined. In the past 2 to 3 years we have seen an emergence of data supporting a mechanism for the development of sickle cardiomyopathy that involves the progressive development of myocardial fibrosis, leading to worsening diastolic dysfunction. While this mechanism seems supported by animal models, there is a dearth of validation studies and treatment modalities for sickle cardiomyopathy. This symposium will focus on the review of existing and upcoming data on the pathophysiology of sickle cardiomyopathy, clinical outcomes, diagnostic methods, and potential therapies.

1. Explain definitions and describe outcomes of sickle cardiomyopathy
2. Compare current and new diagnostic methods for sickle cardiomyopathy
3. Summarize the evidence for sickle cardiomyopathy screening and treatment
4. Identify potential research collaborators among the participating institutions

This symposium is free, but pre-registration is required. 

Registration is now open, and will close on May 15, 2020. 

Other Information 

Please review our hospital guest policy, which includes important infection control information.  A campus map is also available. 

If you have any questions about this course, please contact Katie Stokes at [email protected] or 901-595-1512.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

 St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (7.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (7.00 hours)

Hotel information coming soon.

The faculty for this activity are listed below. Click to view the faculty member's financial disclosure information and bio. 

Friday, May 22, 2020