INTRODUCTION:

New technologies and advances in standard methods are changing the way patients with cardiovascular disease are evaluated and treated. The goal of this educational session is to present useful information about these new tools for patient care.

Target Audience:

Primary care physicians. physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other health care workers in Charlotte and the surrounding regions will be welcome.

Educational Objectives:

Primary care physicians and other health workers who attend this session will be able to:

• Identify patients who may benefit from evaluation for cardiovascular disease.
• Formulate appropriate diagnostic studies and treatment plans for these patients.
• Understand when to refer patients with cardiovascular disease for conventional and new treatments which may improve quality and length of life.

Location:

Charlotte Marriott SouthPark (formerly The Park Hotel), 2200 Rexford Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, 704.364.8220

Sanger Clinic Cardiology Faculty:

Richard E. Browne, MD - Adult Cardiologist
Sanjeev K. Gulati, MD - Congestive Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist
Jeremiah H. Holleman, MD - Medical Director, James H. Heineman Vascular Center
J. Warren Holshouser, MD - Cardiac Electrophysiologist
Michael J. Rinaldi, MD - Medical Director, Peripheral Invasive Laboratories
Eric R. Skipper, MD - Surgical Director of Cardiovascular Research
John D. Symanski, MD - Adult Cardiologist
Samuel H. Zimmern, MD - Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology Service

Invited Faculty:

Bryan A. Dalrymple, MD - Internist, Charlotte Hospitalist Group
David J. Framm, MD - Adult Cardiologist, Mecklenburg Medical Group
Laszlow Littmann, MD - Adult Cardiologist, Department of Medicine, Carolinas Medical Center

SYMPOSIUM AGENDA: (click on title to download presentation)

7-7:50 a.m.	Continental Breakfast
7:50-8 a.m.	Introduction
8-8:30 a.m.	Stress Testing for Coronary Artery Disease: Which is the Best Choice for your Patient Richard E. Browne, MD-Adult Cardiologist
8:30-9 a.m.	Coronary Artery Imaging: The Roles of Coronary Calcium Scoring and CT Angiography John D. Symanski, MD-Adult Cardiologist
9-9:30 a.m.	Drug Eluting Coronary Stents: Function, Indications and Follow-Up Michael J. Rinaldi, MD - Medical Director, Peripheral Invasive Laboratories
9:30-10 a.m.	Current Medical Management of Patients with Congestive Heart Failure Sanjeev K. Gulati, MD - Congestive Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist
10-10:30 a.m.	Break
10:30-11 a.m.	Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators and Biventricular Pacers: Living Longer and Feeling Better with Congestive Heart Failure Sam H. Zimmern, MD - Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology Service
11-11:30 a.m.	Recent Advances in Cardiothoracic Surgery Eric R. Skipper, MD - Surgical Director of Cardiovascular Research
11:30-12 noon	An Update in Methods to Evaluate and Treat Patients with Peripheral Vascular Disease Jeremiah H. Holleman, MD - Medical Director, James H. Heineman Vascular Center
12-12:30 p.m.	Ablation in 2007: Tackling Atrial Fibrillation J. Warren Holshouser, MD - Cardiac Electrophysiologist
12:30-1:30 p.m.	Lunch Time Case Presentations Case Presenters: Brian A. Dalrymple, MD - Internist, Charlotte Hospitalist Group David J. Framm, MD - Adult Cardiologist, Mecklenburg Medical Group Laszlo Littman, MD - Adult Cardiologist, Dept. of Medicine, Carolinas Medical Center

 

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT

Continuing Education Credit will be based on the following criteria:

Accreditation Statement:

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the Carolinas HealthCare System, the Sanger Clinic, and the Carolinas Cardiovascular Foundation. The Carolinas HealthCare System is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement:

The Carolinas HealthCare System designates this educational activity for a maximum of 5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) as follows:

• Physicians: A maximum of 5.0 credits AMA-PRA Category 1.
• Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners: A maximum of 5.0 hours of AMA-PRA Category 1.
• Other Health Care Professionals: Up to 0.50 Continuing Education Units

Each attendee should claim only those credits actually spent in the education activity.

Disclosure

The Carolinas HealthCare System adheres to the ACCME standards regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosures of faculty and commercial support relationships, if any, will be made known at the activity.

ADA Statement:

If you need any auxiliary aids or services identified in the American with Disabilities Act in order to attend this conference, please call Norma Wright at 704-444-4037. This request must be received 7 days prior to the activity.