American College of Cardiology

2008 ACCF/SCAI Premier Interventional Cardiology Overview and
Board Preparatory Course

Co-sponsored by:

Program Directors: Joseph D. Babb, MD, FSCAI, FACC; James E. Tcheng, MD, FACC, FSCAI, FESC

August 22 – 24, 2008
The Ritz-Carlton
Dallas, Texas

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Statement of Need
Interventional Cardiology has blossomed from a simple technique for opening the limited, discrete coronary lesion to a myriad of techniques, technologies and pharmacologic adjuncts for managing and treating coronary, valvular, congenital, acquired and non-cardiac vascular disease. Achieving optimal patient outcomes requires not only clinical and technical proficiency but also a broad fund of knowledge spanning a multitude of disciplines. Maintenance of this high level of knowledge is a requisite to assuring competence and proficiency, with Board Certification now recognized as a marker of competence and proficiency among physicians practicing this highly specialized discipline.

Overview
2009 marks the year when over 2,000 Interventionalists must recertify. Prepare for certification or recertification now by joining us in Dallas for an in-depth, comprehensive review of interventional cardiology today. This program offers an unbiased and up-to-date, evidence-based review of interventional cardiology, including basic science, pharmacology, imaging, and procedural selection and technique. Our expert faculty will guide attendees through comprehensive and robust updates, and lead interactive discussions of ABIM examination guidelines. Furthermore, recertifiers may participate in the optional Maintenance of Certification Study Session offered on Saturday evening.

For information regarding admissions requirements for the exam, call ABIM at (800) 441-ABIM or (215) 446-3500.

Learner Objectives
Upon completion of this program, attendees should be able to —

• Elucidate key concepts of vascular biology and atherosclerosis, including vessel injury, plaque formation, inflammation, thrombosis and restenosis
• Explain the thrombosis pathways and the use of anti-thrombotic therapeutics, including antiplatelet, anticoagulant and thrombolytic agents
• Provide an overview of pharmacologic adjuncts useful in PCI, including antiarrhythmic, vasodilator and other vasoactive therapeutics
• Discuss imaging fundamentals, including radiation exposure and contrast nephrotoxicity
• Delineate and present fundamental concepts of cardiovascular physiology, stressing assessment of coronary and valvular hemodynamics and pathophysiology
• Create a construct for understanding adult congenital heart disease and the application of interventional therapies in this setting
• Examine both existing and emerging interventional devices and techniques in interventional cardiology
• Interpret and critique the findings of major clinical trials in interventional cardiology, including a review of the fundamentals of statistics
• Summarize ACC/AHA/SCAI Guidelines regarding the practice of interventional cardiology, particularly with respect to indications for catheterization and intervention

FACULTY
Program Directors
Joseph D. Babb, MD, FSCAI, FACC
Professor of Medicine
Director, Cardiac Catheterization Lab
East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine, Section of Cardiology
Greenville, NC

James E. Tcheng, MD, FACC, FSCAI, FESC
Associate Professor of Medicine
Associate Professor of Community and Family Medicine
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC

Invited Faculty
Dominick J. Angiolillo, MD, PhD, FACC, FSCAI
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Director of Thrombosis Research
University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL.

Steven R. Bailey, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Interim Chief, Division of Cardiology
Janey Briscoe Distinguished Chair of Cardiovascular Research
Professor of Medicine and Radiology
University of Texas Health Science Center
San Antonio, TX

Thomas M. Bashore, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Professor of Medicine
Vice Chief, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC

George D. Dangas, MD, PhD, FACC, FSCAI
Program Director, Interventional Cardiology
Columbia University Medical Center
Center for Interventional Vascular Therapy
New York, NY

Steven R. Daugherty, MD, PhD, FSCAI
Director, Education and Testing
Kaplan Medical
Chicago, IL

Charles J. Davidson, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Professor of Medicine
Northwestern University Medical School
Chief, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago, IL

Larry S. Dean, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Professor of Medicine and Surgery
University of Washington School of Medicine
Seattle, WA

John S. Douglas Jr., MD, FACC, FSCAI
Professor of Medicine
Director, CV Lab and Interventional Cardiology
Emory University Hospital
Atlanta, GA

Robert A. Harrington, MD, FACC, FSCAI, FAHA
Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiology
Co-Director, Cardiovascular Research
Director, Cardiovascular Clinical Trials
Duke Clinical Research Institute
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC

John McB. Hodgson, MD, FSCAI, FACC
Professor of Medicine
Chief, Academic Cardiology
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ

Morton J. Kern, MD, FSCAI, FAHA, FACC
Professor of Medicine
Associate Chief, Division of Cardiology
University of California, Irvine
Orange, CA

Carl J. Lavie Jr., MD, FACC
Director, Exercise Laboratories
Ochsner Clinic Foundation
New Orleans, LA

J. Jeffrey Marshall, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Medical Director, Cardiac Cath Lab
Northeast Georgia Heart Center
Gainesville, GA

David J. Moliterno, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Chief, Cardiovascular Medicine
Professor and Vice-Chairman of Medicine
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Zoltan G. Turi, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Professor of Medicine, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Director, Cooper Vascular Center
Director, Cooper Structural Heart Disease Program
Camden, NJ

Frederick Welt, MD, MSc
Director, Experimental Cardiovascular Interventional Laboratory
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, MA

DISCLOSURES
ACCF faculty, committee members, staff and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity are required to disclose all real or apparent conflicts of interest. All relevant potential conflicts of interest that are identified are thoroughly vetted through a process that includes course directors and appropriate peer review by education committee chairs/members, for fair balance, scientific objectivity and validity, patient care and safety recommendations. ACCF staff involved with this program have nothing to disclose. Refer to the links below for committee members and faculty disclosures.

2008 ACCF/SCAI Premier Interventional Cardiology Overview and Board Preparatory Course

ACC Live Programs Committee (2007-2010) disclosures

AGENDA
Click here for agenda.

TARGET AUDIENCE
This program is intended for cardiovascular specialists; physicians, fellows in training and cardiovascular care associates seeking an in-depth review of interventional cardiology; and physicians preparing for initial Board certification or for recertification.

ACCREDITATION
Physicians
The American College of Cardiology Foundation (ACCF) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The ACCF designates this educational activity for a maximum of 22.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credits 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 or certification in the field.

Credit hours stated above do not include optional MOC program on Saturday, August 23, 2008.

REGISTRATION
To Register On Line for the Program click here.

To register for both the IV Board and MOC programs together through the online system, at the Program Registration Screen choose the correct Registration Type for general program registration and then choose the MOC program as a Workshop.

To Register by Fax, Email or Phone for the Program click here.

To register for both the IV Board and MOC programs together through fax, phone or email select both programs on the registration form.

Discounts are available if you are planning to attend both the IV Board Review course and this optional Maintenance of Certification course.

Please note that if you are a member of SCAI (and you are not an ACC Member), you must submit your registration form through fax or mail to receive the member rate.

ACCOMMODATIONS
Accommodations
Although The Ritz Carlton, Dallas is sold out, a limited number of rooms are available at the Rosewood Crescent Hotel, which is within walking distance of The Ritz Carlton, Dallas. The Rosewood Crescent Hotel, is located at 400 Crescent Court, Dallas, TX 75201. The telephone number is (214) 871-3200.

To reserve your room at the Rosewood Crescent Hotel, please call the Rosewood Crescent Hotel Reservations directly at (800) 654-6541 and identify yourself as a participant of the American College of Cardiology group.

Room Rates
The room rate is $210 plus 15% tax per night (subject to change) per night. 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 fees or cancellation penalties.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Tuition
The registration tuition includes continental breakfasts, refreshment breaks, lunches and the syllabus.

Cancellations
Cancellation, substitution or transfer to another course is allowed if written notification is received four weeks before a scheduled course. A full refund minus a $100 processing fee will be given for written notifications 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 canceled, the College will refund the registration tuition in full but is not responsible for any travel or hotel costs you may incur.

The ACCF reserves the right to cancel programs in the unlikely event of insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. If a program is canceled or postponed, the ACCF will refund registration tuition but cannot be held responsible for other costs or expenses, including cancellations/change penalties assessed by airlines, travel agencies or hotels.

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. The views expressed in this program are those of the individual speaker and do not necessarily reflect the views of the ACCF.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
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.