SYMPOSIUM OVERVIEW

OVERVIEW

The Scottsdale Interventional Forum (SIF) has come a long way since its inaugural meeting in 2004, when fewer than fifty pioneering physicians gathered in North Scottsdale to exchange ideas about emerging catheter-based coronary technologies. What began as an intimate, focused discussion among early adopters has since blossomed into a leading, comprehensive cardiovascular education platform recognized nationally and internationally. Over the last two decades, the rapid evolution of cardiovascular medicine has been nothing short of extraordinary. Innovations have revolutionized the management of coronary and valvular heart disease, cardiac rhythm disorders, congenital heart defects, peripheral vascular conditions, and heart failure. These advances have transformed countless lives and reshaped clinical practice across the spectrum of cardiovascular specialties.

The Scottsdale Interventional Forum (SIF) is heading into an exciting new chapter. Starting in 2026, SIF will join forces with Banner Health, one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers, to deliver a CME experience that’s broader, richer, and more impactful than ever before. Banner Health’s deep bench of clinical experts and commitment to research, innovation and education will help shape the meeting’s content, bringing fresh perspectives and the latest science to every session. The Banner Health-SIF partnership isn’t just about bigger numbers—it’s about raising the bar for what’s possible in interventional education. Attendees can look forward to a meeting that’s more comprehensive, more relevant, and truly national in scope, connecting practitioners with the expertise, tools, and inspiration they need to advance patient care.

With this rich legacy in mind, SIF 2026 is meticulously designed to meet the growing and increasingly complex educational needs of the cardiovascular community. This live, immersive four-day symposium offers an unparalleled opportunity for cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, electrophysiologists, imaging specialists, nurses, and allied health professionals to engage deeply with the most current and compelling advances in cardiovascular diagnosis and management. The organizing committee has curated a rigorous, all-encompassing scientific curriculum that reflects the forefront of cardiovascular innovation and clinical expertise.

 

Target Audience

SIF 2026 is designed to meet the educational needs of a broad spectrum of cardiovascular professionals, including interventional and general cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, electrophysiologists, fellows, nursing staff, technologists, and allied health professionals dedicated to heart and vascular medicine.

Symposium Educational Objectives

At the conclusion of SIF 2026, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the role and application of mechanical circulatory support in complex coronary interventions
  • Discuss novel drug-eluting stent platforms and understand regulatory pathways
  • Understand newer techniques for plaque and calcium modification during coronary interventions
  • Comprehend the expanding role of catheter-based revascularization in challenging coronary lesions
  • Evaluate the comparative merits of surgical versus percutaneous revascularization in diabetic and complex patients
  • Integrate advanced imaging modalities, including OCT and IVUS, into clinical decision-making
  • Describe the role of mechanical left atrial appendage closure, cerebral embolic protection, and adjunctive devices in structural heart disease management
  • Advance understanding of radial and alternative vascular access techniques
  • Define the indications and outcomes of transcatheter and surgical therapies for aortic stenosis and insufficiency
  • Analyze catheter-based therapies for degenerative and functional mitral and tricuspid valve disorders
  • Review landmark clinical trials shaping current and future cardiovascular care
  • Apply evidence-based practices in antiplatelet and antithrombotic management