Lima Memorial and OSU Bring Advanced Heart Care Innovations to 2026 Heart Summit

posted on: 1/28/2026 8:36:29 PM

Lima Memorial Health System, in collaboration with The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, is proud to present the 2026 Lima Heart Summit on Saturday, February 7. This premier medical education event will take place from 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., offering cutting-edge insights into cardiovascular care for physicians, nurses and allied healthcare professionals. 

The Heart Summit, hosted by Lima Memorial Health System, in partnership with The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, its Division of Cardiovascular Medicine and The Ohio State University Heart & Vascular Center, will feature esteemed faculty presenting the latest advancements in cardiovascular disease treatment, diagnosis and management. Topics will cover advanced diagnostics, specialty areas like cardio-oncology and sleep apnea, emerging treatments, management strategies and more. 

“This event provides medical professionals with a firsthand look at the latest resources and technologies available locally, making advanced care more accessible for their patients,” said Dr. Pamela Gardner, Congestive Heart Failure Clinic Director at Lima Memorial Health System. “By collaborating with The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we can ensure our region continues to lead in advanced cardiovascular care.”

FEATURED PRESENTATIONS INCLUDE:

Got Calcium Score – Now What?
Mehran Arabpour, DO, FACC 

Inspire for Sleep Apnea
Amanda Lott, MSN, APRN-CNP

Common Issues in Cardio-Oncology Patients
Jody Knisley, DNP, RN, CCRN, APRN-CNP

Atrial Septal Defect / Patent Foramen Ovale: Evaluation and Management
Hemraj Makwana, MD, FACC, FSCAI, FCCP 

Cardiac MRI: Indications and Impact on Cardiac Work Up
Vahid Tavakoli, MD, PhD, RPVI, NBE, ASNC, SCCT, SCMR Diplomat

2026 Syncope: Evaluation and Management
Paul Moodispaw, MD

Vasovagal Syncope: Focus on Cardio-Neural Ablation
Sampath Gunda, MD

Atrial Fibrillation Work Up: Case Presentation
Susan Hoying, APRN, ACNP-BC

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Evaluation and Management of Sudden Cardiac Death
Pamela Gardner, DO, FACC 

Stressor Associated Atrial Fibrillation: Evaluation and Management
Mahmoud Houmsse, MD

Renal Denervation as a Treatment for Uncontrolled Hypertension and Atrial Fibrillation
Nkechinyere Ijioma, MD

Ventricular Tachycardia Management in 2026
Shrinivas Hebsur, MD

2026 Update of Cardio-Oncology
Ajay Vallakati, MBBS

The Lima Heart Summit continues Lima Memorial’s commitment to Great Care by bringing together leading experts to discuss the latest advancements in cardiac care, ensuring the best outcomes for patients. 

To register for the event, visit https://bit.ly/49ULnXJ.