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3rd Annual Virginia Statewide Advanced Heart Failure Symposium
Commonwealth of Virginia
Welcome
The Commonwealth of Virginia is host to four outstanding heart transplant programs for those in need of surgical treatment for advanced heart failure. However, before they even get to the point of transplantation, their heart condition takes them on a medical journey.
Inova, Sentara, University of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, and other local specialists have joined together to bring you the latest information and data on Heart Failure. Please join us at The Richmond Marriott (500 E. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23219) on Saturday, October 24th, 2026 to learn more from providers on the latest management and treatments for heart failure.
Registration is required to attend. Breakfast, lunch, and parking will be provided to all registrants. We will be offering continued education credits for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and advanced practice providers, making this a great opportunity to meet and network with your colleagues from throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. We look forward to seeing you all there!

Consortium Panel
Dr. Mirnela Byku
UVA
Heart Failure Cardiology
Dr. Josue Chery
VCU
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Dr. Jamie Kennedy
Inova
Heart Failure Cardiology
Dr. Melissa Smallfield
VCU
Heart Failure Cardiology
Dr. Krishnasree Rao
VCU
Heart Failure Cardiology
Dr. Leora Yarboro
UVA
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Dr. Leora Yarboro
UVA
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Charlottesville, Virginia
Dr. Amin Yehya
Sentara
Heart Failure Cardiology