Arrhythmias in the Real World 2007
Co-sponsored by:
Program Directors: Peter N. Smith, MD, FACC; Arthur
J. Moss, MD, FACC; Kelley P. Anderson, MD, FACC, FHRS
Nurse Planner: Melanie T. Gura, RN, MSN, CNS, FHRS, FAHA
September
6 – 8, 2007
Heart House
Washington, DC
This
program is SOLD OUT
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Arrhythmias in the Real World 2007 is an intense two-and-one-half day symposium providing an educational experience for all healthcare providers who specialize in cardiac rhythm management. Focusing on state-of-the-art evaluation and management of patients with cardiac arrhythmias and patients with disorders that place them at high risk for cardiac arrhythmias, this symposium will include:
- Case-based presentations with audience participation
- Panel discussions from experts and experienced clinicians
- Optional early-bird and evening sessions
- Updates on latest research
Objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to -
- Discuss appropriate management of the patient with atrial fibrillation including rate control vs. rhythm control, anticoagulation and ablation therapy
- Discuss current research in the etiologies, mechanisms and classification of cardiomyopathies (ischemic, nonischemic dilated, hypertropic and genetic)
- Describe the guideline-based evaluation, risk assessment and management of the patient with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD)
- Describe the indications and contraindications for implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs)
- Compare and contrast current research on the efficacy and adverse consequences of ICD therapy
- Discuss the management of common and challenging scenarios in
the patient with an ICD, such as multiple shock therapies and
device recalls
- Discuss recent research in congestive heart failure with particular emphasis on risk of arrhythmias and sudden death
- Recognize the indications, benefits and adverse consequences of cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) as well as strategies for the management of challenging patients, such as the CRT nonresponder
- Discuss the recent research and its application to the patient with genetic etiologies of arrhythmia syndromes
- Describe the evaluation, risk assessment and management of these patients; including counseling of the patient/family
- Explain current approaches for the pre-participation evaluation and risk assessment of the patient with an arrhythmia substrate wishing to participate in competitive and noncompetitive sports
- Explain the recent research and its application to the evaluation and management of the patient with syncope
- Describe the clinical utility of electrophysiologic testing and the implantable loop recorder
FACULTY
Program Directors
Peter N. Smith, MD, FACC
Cardiac Electrophysiologist/Clinical Associate Professor
Marshfield Clinic
Marshfield, WI
Arthur J. Moss, MD, FACC
Professor of Medicine (Cardiology)
University of Rochester Medical Center
Rochester, NY
Kelley P. Anderson, MD, FACC, FHRS
Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine
University of Wisconsin Medical School
Marshfield, WI
Nurse Planner
Melanie T. Gura, RN, MSN, CNS, FHRS, FAHA
Director, Pacemaker & Arrhythmia Services
Northeast Ohio Cardiovascular Specialists
Akron, OH
Faculty
N. A. Mark Estes, III, MD, FACC
Adult Cardiology/Electrophysiology
Tufts University School of Medicine
Boston, MA
Alan H. Kadish, MD, FACC
Adult Cardiology/Adult Congenital Cardiology
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago, IL
Fred Morady, MD, FACC
Professor, Internal Medicine
University of Michigan Hospital
Ann Arbor, MI
Brian Olshansky, MD, FACC
Cardiac Electrophysiologist
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Iowa City, IA
Jonathan S. Steinberg, MD, FACC
Adult Cardiology/Electrophysiology
St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital
New York, NY
DISCLOSURES
Faculty, staff and ACC committee members who are in a position to control the content of this activity are required to disclose all real or apparent conflicts of interest. ACCF staff involved with this program have nothing to disclose. Refer to the links below for committee members and faculty disclosures.
Arrhythmias in the Real World 2007
ACC Live Programs Committee (2007-2010) disclosures
AGENDA
Click here for agenda.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This program is intended for cardiovascular specialists, internists, family physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses and other medical professional involved in the evaluation, diagnosis and management of the patient experiencing arrhythmias.
ACCREDITATION
The American College of Cardiology Foundation (ACCF) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The ACCF designates this activity for a maximum of 21.5 AMA
PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should only claim
credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the
activity.
While offering CME credits noted above, the program is not intended to provide extensive training.
The American College of Cardiology Foundation is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity will offer up to 21.5 contact hours of nursing education.
The above credits include optional sessions offered on Thursday evening – and Friday/Saturday mornings of the program.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Location
All sessions will be held at the American College of Cardiology - Heart
House, 2400 N St., NW, Washington, DC 20037. The meeting site
telephone number is (800) 253-4636.
Accommodations
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Embassy
Suites Hotel and The
Fairmont Hotel.
Please contact the Embassy Suites Hotel and The Fairmont Hotel directly
for reservations, and mention that you are attending the ACCF program,
Arrhythmias in the Real World 2007. The ACCF room block is scheduled
to be held until August 5, 2007 but may sell out prior to this date.
We advise you to register for the program and reserve your lodging
as soon as possible. When you make your reservation, please be sure
to ask about early departure feels or cancellation penalties.
Room Rates
Embassy Suites Hotel
1250 22nd St NW
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 857-3388
Rate: $195.00 plus 14.5% hotel tax
The Fairmont Hotel
2401 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
(800) 257-7544
Rate: $239 plus 14.5% hotel tax
GENERAL INFORMATION
Fee
The registration fee includes continental breakfasts, refreshment breaks, lunches and the syllabus.
Cancellations
Cancellation, substitution or transfer to another course is allowed if written cancellation is received four weeks before a scheduled course. A full refund minus a $100 processing fee will be given for written cancellations received fewer than four weeks before the first day of the program. No refund will be given for no-shows.
In the unlikely event that the program is cancelled, the College will refund the registration fee in full but is not responsible for any travel or hotel costs you may incur.
Please Note
Smoking is prohibited in all ACCF meeting rooms.
Videotaping, audiotaping and still photography are prohibited in all ACCF meeting rooms.
We encourage participation by all individuals. If you have a disability, advance notification of any special needs will help us serve you better.
Faculty and program are subject to change without notice. Views expressed in this program are those of the individual speaker and do not necessarily reflect views of the ACCF.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
At the time of printing, a complete listing of industry supporters was not available. Appropriate acknowledgment will be updated upon confirmation of support and at the time of the program.
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