16th Annual Masterclass in Cardiac Morphology

November 22, 2025

This year’s Master Class will focus on the anatomy, pathology, and evolving management strategies for aortic valve disease. A true understanding of the morphologic components of the aortic valve and root complex is essential for accurate interpretation of diagnostic imaging, surgical planning, and ultimately the delivery of high-quality care that improves patient outcomes. This topic is particularly timely given recent advances in our understanding of optimal surgical timing and renewed interest in the Ross procedure. Long considered primarily for pediatric and young adult patients, the Ross procedure is now being reconsidered for a broader population, including select older individuals. The course will also explore how advanced imaging and a deeper morphologic understanding can guide surgical decision-making and patient selection for various aortic valve interventions.

Target Audience

Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Physician
Physician Assistant

Learning Objectives

Describe the morphologic features of the aortic valve and root that influence surgical planning and outcomes.

Differentiate between traditional aortic valve replacement strategies and the Ross procedure, including indications, contraindications, and long-term outcomes.

Evaluate recent clinical evidence supporting the use of the Ross procedure in both pediatric and adult patient populations.

Assess optimal timing for surgical intervention in aortic valve disease to improve ventricular function and long-term survival.

Collaborate across interprofessional teams to develop patient-specific management strategies for aortic valve disease based on anatomy, imaging, and clinical status.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 4.75 AAPA Category I CME
  • 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 4.75 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 4.75 Attendance
Course opens: 
07/22/2025
Course expires: 
12/31/2025
Event starts: 
11/22/2025 - 9:00am EST
Event ends: 
11/22/2025 - 2:00pm EST
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UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Rango's Auditorium
Pittsburgh, PA
United States

All individuals in a position to control the content of this education activity have disclosed all financial relationships with any companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. All of the relevant financial relationships for the individuals listed below have been mitigated

Jacqueline Kreutzer, MD- grant/research support with Medtronic and Edawards Life Sciences.

No other members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships with any companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing  healthcare products used by or on patients. 


In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.


Physician (CME)
The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit[s]™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity

Nursing (CNE)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 4.75 contact hours.

Physician Assistant (AAPA)
The University of Pittsburgh has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 4.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.  

Other Healthcare Professionals: Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

Available Credit

  • 4.75 AAPA Category I CME
  • 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 4.75 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 4.75 Attendance
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