32nd Annual Recent Advances
in Clinical Nuclear Cardiology and Cardiac CT Featuring Case Review
with the Experts
Co-sponsored by:
 
In Cooperation with:
May 6 - 8, 2010
The Ritz-Carlton
Washington, DC
Program Directors: Daniel S. Berman, MD,
FACC; Guido Germano, PhD, MBA, FACC; Jamshid Maddahi, MD, FACC
 |
Learning Pathway: Imaging and Diagnostic Testing |
PROGRAM
OVERVIEW
Explore the latest developments in clinical nuclear cardiology
and cardiac CT!
Join your colleagues for a three-day, cutting-edge program and
interact with experts in the field. Participate in stimulating discussions,
multiple workshops and work with a renowned faculty to develop your
knowledge of and skill with various imaging modalities.
Key topics will include:
- Advances in cardiac SPECT and PET
- New approaches for pharmacologic stress testing
- Recent evidence about clinical applications of random CT
- Complementary roles of cardiac CT and nuclear cardiology in
the clinical setting
- Future of nuclear cardiology in the context of developments
in cardiac CT and cardiac magnetic resonance
If you use cardiac imaging in your practice, this program is for
you!
FACULTY
Program Directors
Daniel S. Berman, MD, FACC
Director, Cardiac Imaging
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
Guido Germano, PhD, MBA, FACC
Professor of Medicine
UCLA School of Medicine
Director, Artificial Intelligence Program
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
Jamshid Maddahi, MD, FACC
Professor of Molecular and Medical Pharmacology (Nuclear Medicine),
and Medicine (Cardiology)
Director, Biomedical Imaging Institute
UCLA – David Geffen School of Medicine
Los Angeles, CA
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. Refer to the links below
for committee member disclosures and program faculty disclosures.
Please note ACCF staff involved with this program have nothing to
disclose.
ACC
Live Programs Committee (2007-2010) disclosures
LEARNER BILL OF RIGHTS
Learner
Bill of Rights
TARGET
AUDIENCE
This program is intended for cardiologists, radiologists,
nuclear medicine specialists, nurse practitioners and nurses involved
in cardiac imaging, cardiac imaging technologists and other healthcare
professionals with an interest in nuclear cardiology.
ACCREDITATION
Physicians
This program has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Technologists
Application for Technologist Continuing Education Credit (ARRT Category
A) has been submitted.
REGISTRATION
To Register for the Program click
here.
To Register by Fax, Email or Phone for the Program click
here.
Please note that if you are a member of ASE, ASNC or
SCCT (and you are not an ACC Member), you must submit your registration
form through fax or mail to receive the member rate.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Location
All sessions will be held at the Ritz-Carlton,
Washington DC, 1150 22nd Street, Washington, DC 20037, (202)
835-0500.
Accommodations
To reserve your room at the Ritz-Carlton,
Washington DC, call (202) 835-0500 or (800) 241-3333. Identify
yourself as a participant in the American College of Cardiology
Foundation (ACCF) program – Recent Advances in Clinical
Nuclear Cardiology and Cardiac CT.
Room Rates
The room rate is $274 plus 15% state tax (subject to change) per
night. ACC room block is scheduled to be held until April 5, 2009,
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.
Air Fare
The ACC has arranged air travel discounts through United,
United Express, TED by United, US Airways, US Airways Express, Air
Canada, and Lufthansa Airlines. Please use the meeting codes below
to get special fares. For reservations within the U.S. or Canada,
contact United Meetings Plus reservations service at (800) 521-4041.
Domestic Travelers Meeting Code: 585LX
International Travelers Meeting Code: 585LX
International travelers: percentage discount off published fares
for qualifying travel. Contact local reservations offices in Argentina,
Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Costa Rica, El Salvador, France, Germany,
Guatemala, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea/Seoul, Mexico, Netherlands, People’s
Republic of China, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand/Bangkok,
United Kingdom, Uruguay, and Vietnam.
GENERAL
INFORMATION
Tuition
The registration tuition includes continental breakfasts,
refreshment breaks 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.
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, 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.
Accredited status does not imply endorsement by the ACCF of any
commercial products displayed in conjunction with this activity.
The views expressed in this program are those of the individual
speaker and do not necessarily reflect the views of ACCF.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
At the time of posting, a complete listing of supporters
was not available. Appropriate acknowledgment will be updated upon
confirmation of support and at the time of the program.
| 
