Scientific Sessions 2026, Nov. 6–9, 2026 and Resuscitation Science Symposium 2026, Nov. 7-8, 2026
McCormick Place Convention Center, Chicago, Illinois
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Resuscitation Science Symposium 2026 #ReSS26 | November 7-8, 2026 | McCormick Place Convention Center | Chicago, Illinois
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Scientific Sessions 2026 is four full days beginning at 8 a.m. CT, Friday, Nov. 6. Schedule-At-A-Glance
- Two news briefing are scheduled for early afternoon on Friday, Nov. 6. We recommend planning to arrive on-site by 11 a.m. CT on Friday if you would like to attend the first news briefing. (Breakfast and lunch will be available on Friday.)
- Media registration/badge pick up will be open on Thursday, Nov. 5, from 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. CT and then daily at 7:30 a.m. CT on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
- This year, more than 80 sessions are scheduled on Friday, Nov. 6, starting at 8 a.m. CT, including symposia on the role of AI in medicine; chronic kidney disease; women’s cardiovascular wellness; and brain health.
- About 6 sessions on Friday, Nov. 6 will be offered by the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Medical Society (HCMS).
- Scientific Sessions 2026 Opening Session is at 8 a.m. CT on Saturday, Nov. 7.
- Scientific Sessions 2026 closes at 4:15 pm CT on Monday, Nov. 9.
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Media Registration and Newsroom Hours
- Thurs. Nov. 5, 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. CT: Media Registration and Newsroom open
- Fri., Nov. 6, 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. CT: 1 ReSS and 1 LBS news briefing
- Sat., Nov. 7, 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. CT: 2 LBS news briefings
- Sun., Nov. 8, 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. CT: 2 LBS news briefings
- Mon., Nov. 9, 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. CT: Media Registration and Newsroom open, no news briefings scheduled
News from Scientific Sessions 2026 in chronological order - added as available
November 08, 2026 - Late-Breaking Science (LBS) and other news
- AI-interpreted echocardiograms comparable to human reports, cardiologists’ time cut by about 50%
- AI-analysis of ECG data measured by smartwatch may help detect reduced heart pumping function
- Daily, oral GLP-1 medication reduced episodes of sleep apnea in adults with excess weight
November 07, 2026 - Late-Breaking Science (LBS and ReSS) and other news
LBS - Community CPR and EMS intervention program did not increase survival after cardiac arrest
- LBS - Blood pressure medication combo linked to fewer irregular heart rhythms after ablation
- LBS - Novel pacemaker technique reduced cardiac events in people with a heart rhythm disorder
- New national initiative will advance science, deepen understanding of heart-brain connection
- LBS - Yoga-based cardiac rehab improved quality of life in people living with heart failure
- ReSS - Balloon technique may help improve circulation to heart and brain during cardiac arrest
- LBS - Starting with a statin or statin plus ezetimibe to lower LDL led to similar heart outcomes
- ReSS - Phone app alerts did not increase bystander CPR rates in study of 2 major population areas
- LBS - Intensive blood pressure therapy did not cut cardiovascular events in adults with diabetes
- ReSS - Selective smartphone alerts helped improve bystander response time for cardiac arrest
- LBS - Discontinuing statins generally safe for older adults without heart disease
- LBS - Intensive blood pressure control in stroke survivors lowered risk of cardiovascular events
- LBS - Can a low-cost diuretic medication help to lower blood pressure after a stroke?
- LBS - Lp(a) HORIZON trial: Lp(a) fell by 78%, but cardiovascular outcomes unexpectedly neutral
- LBS - Researchers say inflammation as a treatment target still important despite neutral results of ZEUS trial
- Chicago students step up to the plate to learn lifesaving CPR skills
November 2, 2026
- Cardiac arrest ICU admissions rose with outdoor heat, especially in women, older adults - ReSS26 Abstract Or002
- Is a consistent sleep schedule important to heart health? - SS26 Abstract MDP2618 - ¿Es importante tener una rutina de sueño regular para la salud del corazón?
- GLP-1 meds linked to lower diabetes, heart risks than standard diabetes prevention med - SS26 Abstract MDP1524 - Medicamentos GLP-1 asociados con un menor riesgo de diabetes y problemas cardíacos que el medicamento estándar para prevenir la diabetes
- Energy drinks, stimulant products linked to cardiac arrest, heart attack in young adults - SS26 Abstract MDP0323 - Las bebidas energéticas y productos estimulantes se relacionan con el paro cardíaco y el ataque cardíaco en jóvenes adultos
- Retired NFL players, notably linemen, had high risk of artery plaque, per independent study – SS26 Abstract MDP2141
- Non-experts with AI guidance and off-site review perform quality mobile rural heart scans - SS26 Abstract Poster MDP2290
- Hypertension or diabetes before pregnancy linked to higher risk of fetal heart defects - SS26 Abstract MDP1783 - La hipertensión o la diabetes antes del embarazo se vinculan con un mayor riesgo de defectos cardíacos fetales
- Transportation noise linked to higher risk of heart conditions, even with healthy sleep - SS26 Abstract Poster MDP2871 - El ruido del transporte se vincula con un mayor riesgo de afecciones cardíacas, incluso con un sueño saludable
- Survey finds gaps in use of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome tools - SS26 Abstract MDP0261
- Medically tailored meals improved high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes and diet in adults – SS26 Abstract MDP2382 - Las comidas adaptadas a las necesidades médicas mejoraron la presión arterial alta, la diabetes tipo 2 y la dieta en adultos
- Deaths from heart valve disease rising among U.S. adults ages 65 and older – SS26 Abstract 17023
- Rural residents faced nearly 3x higher risk of heart attack death before reaching a hospital – SS26 Abstract MDP2406 - Residir en zonas rurales casi triplica el riesgo de morir por un ataque cardíaco antes de llegar al hospital
- Cannabis use linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, especially strokes – SS26 Abstract Poster Mo3041 - El consumo de cannabis está relacionado con un mayor riesgo de enfermedades cardiovasculares, especialmente ataques o derrames cerebrales
- Wearable devices + AI analysis may predict high blood pressure crisis up to 3 days early – SS26 Abstract MDP0117 - Los dispositivos portátiles + el uso de IA pueden predecir crisis de presión arterial alta hasta 3 días antes
- Long-term study finds modern hormone replacement therapy not linked to heart disease risk – SS26 Abstract MDP0654 - Estudio a largo plazo revela que la terapia de reemplazo hormonal moderna no está asociada al riesgo de enfermedades cardíacas
Scientific Sessions 2026 Awards:
- Sept. 21 - Heart-brain protection during cardiac surgery pioneer to receive the 2026 Basic Research Prize - Dr. Jennifer Lawton of University of Maryland to receive the 2026 Basic Research Prize at American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2026
- Sept. 23 - Kidney disease clinical research leader to receive the 2026 Clinical Research Prize - Dr. Katherine Tuttle of Providence to receive the 2026 Clinical Research Prize at American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2026
- Sept. 28 - Cardiovascular genetics innovator to receive the 2026 Population Research Prize - Dr. Pradeep Natarajan to receive the 2026 Population Research Prize at American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2026
- Oct. 5 - Mass General Brigham women’s heart health leader to receive the 2026 Dr. Nanette K. Wenger Research Goes Red® Award - Dr. Emily Lau to be honored at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2026
- Oct. 7 - DASH diet, nutrition and hypertension pioneer to receive the 2026 Research Achievement Award - Dr. Lawrence J. Appel to be recognized with the 2026 Research Achievement Award at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2026
- Oct. 8 - Researcher in immune cell activation, hypertension and CVD to receive the 2026 Joseph A. Vita Award - Dr. Annet Kirabo of Vanderbilt Health to receive the 2026 Joseph A. Vita Award at American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2026
- Nov. 3 - Stroke, neurology leader to receive 2026 Eugene Braunwald Academic Mentorship Award - University of California, San Francisco and San Francisco VA Medical Center’s Dr. Bruce Ovbiagele will be honored at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions
- Nov. 4 - Public health and nutrition research champion to receive 2026 Chairman’s Award - University of California, San Diego’s Dr. Cheryl Anderson will be recognized at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2026 for outstanding contributions across the Association’s mission
Other Scientific Sessions 2026 updates:
- Late-Breaking Science will be presented throughout the meeting, Saturday through Monday. Select Scientific Sessions Late-Breaking Science presentations and symposia will be livestreamed; more details will be available soon.
- Patrick W. Serruys, M.D., Ph.D., is a world-renowned expert in interventional cardiology and imaging with more than four decades of experience in clinical trials and innovation in medicine. Dr. Serruys, a professor of interventional medicine & innovation from the University of Galway, will present the 2026 Paul Dudley White International Lecture titled, “Coronary Revascularization in 2040,” on Friday, Nov. 6, 1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. CT.
- Nobel Laureate Joshua D. Angrist, Ph.D., Ford Professor of Economics at MIT, will share a presentation titled, “Intentions are Good, Instrumental Variables is Better: Addressing Nonadherence and Crossovers in Clinical Trials,” on Sunday, November 8, 9:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. CT. Angrist is an Israeli American economist who, together with Guido Imbens, was awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics in 2021 “for methodological contributions to the analysis of causal relationships.”
- On Monday, Nov. 9, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. CT, a Congenital Heart Disease Summit will focus on how evidence, advocacy and innovation can drive meaningful change in pediatric and congenital heart care. Congenital heart disease (CHD) affects 1 in 100 births and demands lifelong, coordinated care.
- On Monday, Nov. 9, 8 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. CT, the Obesity Summit will feature leading experts (TBA) exploring obesity as a critical and modifiable driver of cardiovascular, kidney and metabolic disease. This summit will be focused on actionable insights to optimize treatment approaches, enhance patient engagement and improve outcomes across the continuum.
- Several Guideline sessions will offer in-depth explorations of the Association’s latest clinical guidelines and their real-world applications in patient care.
- More leading voices, including clinicians, principal investigators, American Heart Association award recipients, scientific journal editors and thought leaders shaping the future of cardiovascular science, will share notable insights throughout the entire program.
- Innovative additions feature immersive experiences in AI, simulation and guideline-driven care, plus in-depth programming across 21 education communities.
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