American College of Cardiology

5th Annual Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance and Computed Tomography


Co-sponsorship by:

In Cooperation with:

Program Director: W. Gregory Hundley, MD, FACC, FAHA


Program Co-Directors: J. Jeffrey Carr, MD, MS; Christopher M. Kramer, MD, FACC, FAHA; Allen J. Taylor, MD, FACC, FAHA

June 23 - 26, 2007
The Ritz Carlton
Washington, DC (Tyson's Corner)

REGISTER EARLY!  SPACE IS LIMITED!

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This exciting four-day conference will provide participants with an understanding of the principles and clinical utility of magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography in the management of patients with cardiovascular disease. The program features an in-depth look at basic and advanced clinical information presented through a combination of lectures, case presentations, panel discussions, workshops and hands-on lab sessions (using workstations). Participants will also benefit from sit-down sessions with faculty renowned for their wealth of clinical practice and investigative science expertise.

• Recognize the fundamental physical and technical principles used to acquire CCT and CMR images
• Identify CMR applications for assessing ventricular size, morphology and function, valvular and congenital heart disease, and myocardial perfusion
• Outline the utility of CCT and CMR for detecting myocardial ischemia and viability
• Recognize the strengths and limitations of CCT and CMR for assessing the coronary and peripheral circulation
• Compare the merits of CCT relative to CMR in the assessment of the coronary circulation
• Summarize the newest interventional and plaque imaging applications of CCT and CMR
• State the practical issues underlying the practice of CCT and CMR, including technology requirements, credentialing and reimbursement
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of the requirements and techniques for interpreting CCT and CMR case studies

FACULTY
Program Director

W. Gregory Hundley, MD, FACC, FAHA
Associate Professor, Internal Medicine and Radiology
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Winston-Salem, NC

Program Co-Directors

J. Jeffrey Carr, MD, FACC, FAHA
Professor of Radiology, Cardiology and Public Health Ser­vices
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Winston-Salem, NC

Christopher M. Kramer, MD, FACC, FAHA
Professor of Medicine and Radiology
University of Virginia Health System
Charlottesville, VA

Allen J. Taylor, MD, FACC, FAHA
Chief of Cardiology
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Washington, DC

Faculty

Suhny Abbara, MD
Director, Cardiovascular Imaging
Assistant Professor
Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA

Andrew E. Arai, MD, FAHA
Senior Investigator
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, MD

Tim W. Attebery
President/CEO
Cardiovascular Innovations, LLC
Beaufort, SC

Rhonda E. Blackmon, RT-R, CT
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Winston-Salem, NC

David A. Bluemke, MD, PhD
Professor of Radiology and Cardiology
Clinical Director
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Baltimore, MD

Benjamin Cheong, MD, MRCP(UK), FACC
Director, Cardiovascular MR/CT
St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital
Texas Heart Institute
Houston, TX

Cindy R. Comeau, BS, RT
Chief Technologist
Co-Director
MRI Core Laboratory
Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging
New York, NY

Stephen N. Darty, BS, RT-N, MR
Cardiovascular MRI Technologist
Duke Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging Center
Durham, NC

Sharmila Dorbala, MBBS, FACC
Associate Director, Nuclear Cardiology
Instructor in Radiology
Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA

Daniel W. Entrikin, MD
Instructor, Department of Radiology
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Winston-Salem, NC

Frederick H. Epstein, PhD
Associate Professor of Radiology and Biomedical Engineering
University of Virginia Health System
Charlottesville, VA

Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA
Director of Medicine (Cardiology)
Mt. Sinai Medical Center
New York, NY

Tal Geva, MD, FACC
Profesor and Chief, Division of Noninvasive Cardiac Imaging Department
Children’s Hospital Boston
Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA

Klaus D. Hagspiel, MD
Professor of Radiology
University of Virginia Health System
Charlottesville, VA

Sandra S. Halliburton, PhD
Cardiac Imaging Scientist
Cardiovascular Imaging Laboratory
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland, OH

Henry R. Halperin, MD, MA, FAHA
Professor of Medicine and Biomedical Engineering
Director, Peter Belfer Cardiac Mechanics Lab
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Han Kim, MD
Duke Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging Center
Durham, NC

Raymond J. Kim, MD, FACC, FAHA
Co-Director
Duke Cardiovascular MRI Center
Durham, NC

Glenn N. Levine, MD, FACC
Associate Professor of Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX

Warren J. Manning, MD, FACC, FAHA
Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA

Edward T. Martin, MD, FACC, FAHA
Oklahoma Heart Institute
Tulsa, OK

Sanjay Rajagopalan, MD, FACC
Professor of Medicine
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH

Geoffrey D. Rubin, MD
Professor of Radiology
Chief of Cardiovascular Imaging
Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford, CA

Hajime Sakuma, MD
Professor and Vice Chairman, Department of Radiology
Mie University Hospital
Tsu City, Japan

William Sarraille, JD
Partner
Sidley Austin Brown & Wood, LLP
Washington, DC

William Guy Weigold, MD
Director, Cardiac CT
Washington Hospital Center
Washington, DC

Jack A. Ziffer, MD, PhD, FACC
Chief of Radiology
Baptist Hospital of Miami
Miami, FL

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.

5th Annual Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance and Computed Tomography

ACC Live Programs Committee (2007-2010) disclosures

AGENDA
Click here for agenda.

TARGET AUDIENCE
This program is intended for cardiologists, radiologists, physician assistants, nurses, sonographers, technologists, cardiac surgeons and other professionals interested in cardiac imaging.

ACCREDITATION
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 34.5 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 this field.

The above credits include optional sessions offered on Saturday - Monday (June 23 - 25, 2007) of the program.

The above credits do not include the optional technologist session on Saturday (June 23, 2007).

Category A CE credit is pending approval by the ASRT.

TECHNOLOGIST SESSION
Overview
Upon completion of the course, technologists will have a fundamental understanding of cardiovascular anatomy, physiology and pathology. Technologists will also have a basic understanding of simple to advanced cardiovascular MRI and CT clinical examinations. Finally, technologists will have the opportunity to discuss the differences manufacturer pulse sequences to aid in the implementation of course materials in their practice.

Agenda

ACCOMMODATIONS
Location
All sessions will be held at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 1700 Tysons Boulevard, McLean, Virginia, 22102. The meeting site telephone number is (703) 506-4300.

Accommodations
To reserve your room at The Ritz-Carlton, please call (800) 826-1895 or (703) 506-4300. Identify yourself as a participant in the American College of Cardiology Foundation program - 5th Annual Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance and Computed Tomography Conference.

Room Rates
The room rate is $239 single/double per night plus state and local taxes (currently 9 percent). The hotel room block is scheduled to be held until May 29, 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 fees or cancellation penalties.

What To Do in The Area:
Shopping
For those who enjoy shopping, the Tysons Galleria, which is conveniently attached to the hotel features Macy's, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and boasts over 125 premiere shops and restaurants.  If that does not satisfy your need to shop, Tyson's Corner Center, featuring Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom, Macy's, Lord & Taylor and 230 fine shops and restaurants, is located three minutes away from the hotel. Still not satisfied? Fairfax Square, featuring Fendi, Tiffany & Company, Hermes, Gucci and Morton's of Chicago is only seven minutes from the hotel.

Washington, D.C.
The Nation's Capital and all of its exciting attractions are located only 20 minutes from the hotel. At the conclusion of the educational program, take an extra day to take in some history at the Capitol Building, the Lincoln Memorial or the White House. Stroll down the historic streets of Georgetown and dine at one of its many quaint cafes. After completing your own professional education, spend an educational day with your family or enjoy an exciting night out on the town in the beautiful city of Washington, D.C.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Fee
The registration fee includes continental breakfasts, refreshment breaks, lunches and 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.

Videotaping, still photography and audiotaping 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.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Major program support is provided by the following companies:

Appreciation is also expressed to the following companies for educational support:

AstraZeneca LP, Berlex Laboratories, Inc., Merck & Co., Inc., Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, TeraRecon, Inc. and Vital Images, Inc.

Space is Limited! Register Early!