CURRENT ADVANCES IN CARDIOVASCULAR CARE 2015 A C M E / C N E C E R T I F I E D C O U R S E REGISTRATION 7:00 7:45 am SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM 7:45 am 4:30 pm The Desmond Hotel and Conference Center One Liberty Boulevard Malvern, PA 19355 I N C O N J U N C T I O N W I T H A N D Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Department of Nursing Education, Innovation and Professional Development E N D O R S E D B Y C O U R S E D I R E C T O R S Michael Acker, MD Timothy Boyek, MD Mian Jan, MD Nicholas Vaganos, MD www.penncmeonline.com
Program Overview & Target Audience The purpose of this educational activity is: To provide education on recent advances in the field of cardiovascular medicine and how they impact management of patients. The emphasis will be on evidence-based, best practice standards of care. It will focus on practical and clinical issues faced on a daily basis by the health care professional. This activity has been designed for Primary Care Physicians, Interventional Cardiologists, Clinical Cardiologists, Cardiac Surgeons, Vascular Surgeons, Hospitalists, Emergency Medicine Specialists, Interventional Radiologists, Nurses, Technologists and other health care professionals who want to enhance their knowledge of current advances in the management of patients with heart and vascular disease. Course Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to: Compare the results from important clinical trials and evidence-based medicine to guide management of patients with cardiac, vascular and structural heart disease Describe appropriate pharmacologic management of patients requiring antiplatelet or anticoagulation therapy List two or more strategies for managing patients with pulmonary hypertension Summarize the current recommendations for improving heart failure outcomes Apply evidence-based strategies in the management of patients with vascular disease Integrate enhanced use of physical assessment techniques in the management of the cardiovascular patient Hosting Department and Organization Current Advances in Cardiovascular Care 2015 is hosted by the Department of Cardiovascular Services at Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital. Accreditation Physicians: The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Nurses: The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Department of Nursing Education, Innovation and Professional Development is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation. Designation of Credit Physicians: The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nurses: The program will award 7.25 contact hours. Certificates and Transcripts: A few days prior to the symposium, pre-registered participants will receive an email containing directions, additional symposium information and a link to the symposium pre-test, a short questionnaire that will be used to gauge participant knowledge. After the symposium has concluded, all participants will receive a follow-up email containing a link to the post-test, symposium evaluation and request for credit. Once participants submit the request for credit, the credit can be viewed on a transcript or a certificate can be printed by logging onto www.penncmeonline.com once the conference concludes. Disclosures The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Office of Continuing Medical Education, adheres to the ACCME Standards for Commercial Support. Faculty disclosure information will be made available in the conference materials and syllabus. Faculty members are also expected to disclose to participants any discussions of off-label and/or investigational uses of pharmaceutical products within their presentations. Services for the Disabled If special arrangements are required for an individual with a disability to attend this meeting, please contact the Office of Continuing Medical Education no later than April 24, 2015 at 215-898-8005. Nondiscrimination Statement The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam Era Veteran or disabled veteran in the administration of educational policies, programs or activities; admissions policies; scholarship and loan awards; athletic, or other University administered programs or employment. Questions or complaints regarding this policy should be directed to Executive Director, Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, 3600 Chestnut Street, Sansom Place East Suite 228, 19104-6106 or 215-898-6993 (Voice) or 215-898-7803 (TDD). www.upenn.edu/affirm-action.
Registration Fees The registration fees for the Current Advances in Cardiovascular Care 2015 are the following: $89 for Physicians, $79 for Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists. $59 for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals. The registration fee is $39 for Chester County Hospital and Penn Medicine employees, faculty and staff with a valid Chester County Hospital or Penn Medicine ID. The registration fee includes attendance to the symposium, a course booklet and a link to view the presentations online, continental breakfast, mid-morning and afternoon breaks as well as lunch. You may register online for the course by visiting www.penncmeonline.com and click on CME Activities. You may also mail or fax your completed registration form and payment. Please see the top of the registration form for mailing and faxing information. All registrations will be confirmed in writing if your registration form and fee are received by April 24, 2015. Cancellation and Refund Policy In order to process refunds for course withdrawals, cancellations must be received in writing by April 24, 2015 and are subject to a $15.00 service charge. No refunds will be issued thereafter. The University reserves the right to cancel or postpone this course due to unforeseen circumstances. In the event of a cancellation or postponement, the University will refund registration fees but is not responsible for related costs or expenses to participants, including cancellation fees assessed by hotels, airlines, and travel agencies. Meeting Location Current Advances in Cardiovascular Care 2015 will be held at the Desmond Hotel and Conference Center, One Liberty Boulevard, Malvern, PA 19355.
COURSE DIRECTORS Michael Acker, MD Brooke Roberts William Maul Measey Professor of Surgery Chief, Division of Cardiovascular Surgery Director, Penn Medicine Heart and Vascular Center Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine Timothy Boyek, MD Director, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Mian Jan, MD Chairman, Department of Medicine Nicholas Vaganos, MD Chief, Cardiology COURSE FACULTY Joanne E. Getsy, MD, FCCP, FAASM Professor of Medicine, College of Medicine Drexel University Chief, Sleep Section Program Director, Sleep Medicine Fellowship Medical Director, Drexel Sleep Center Medical Director, Hahnemann University Hospital Neurodiagnostics Sleep Disorders Center Lee Goldberg, MD, MPH Associate Professor of Medicine Medical Director, Heart Failure and Transplantation program Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania James Harvey, MD, MSc Medical Director, Structural Heart Intervention The Heart Group of Lancaster General Health Zainal Hussain, MD Interventional Cardiologist Yuli Y. Kim, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine Director, Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center Perelman School of Medicine Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Children s Hospital of Philadelphia Raghurum Mallya, MD, FACC Non-invasive Cardiologist Sean Ryan, MD Medical Director, Non-Invasive Vascular Lab Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital Kurt Schillinger, MD, PhD Fellow Perelman School of Medicine Anjali Vaidya, MD Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine Co-Director, Penn Heart and Vascular Center Pulmonary Hypertension Program Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania W. Clay Warnick, MD Director, Cardiovascular Program Co-Director, Heart Failure Steven J. Weiss, MD, MBA Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery Perelman School of Medicine Director, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital
CURRENT ADVANCES IN CARDIOVASCULAR CARE 2015 A G E N D A The Desmond Hotel and Conference Center One Liberty Boulevard Malvern, PA 19355 A CME/CNE CERTIFIED COURSE 7:00 7:45 AM Registration and Continental Breakfast 7:45 8:00 AM Welcome Nicholas Vaganos, MD 8:00 8:30 AM Premature Ventricular Contractions: Significance and Treatment Options Kurt Schillinger, MD, PhD 8:30 9:00 AM Calcium Scoring Raghurum Mallya, MD, FACC 9:00 9:15 AM 9:15 9:30 AM Break 9:30 10:00 AM Mitral Valve Clip James Harvey, MD, MSc 10:00 10:30 AM Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery Steven Weiss, MD, MBA 10:30 10:45 AM 10:45 11:15 AM Physical Exam in Heart Failure A Lost Art W. Clay Warnick, MD 11:15 11:30 AM 11:30 AM 12:30 PM Lunch 12:30 1:00 PM Anticoagulants in Atrial Fibrillation Mian Jan, MD 1:00 1:30 PM Cardiac Concerns in Sleep Apnea Joanne E. Getsy, MD, FCCP, FAASM 1:30 1:45 PM 1:45 2:15 PM What s New in the World of PVD? Sean Ryan, MD 2:15 2:45 PM Multi-vessel PCI vs. CABG Zainal Hussain, MD 2:45 3:00 PM Break 3:00 3:30 PM Pulmonary HTN Anjali Vaidya, MD 3:30 4:00 PM Congenital Heart Disease Yuli Kim, MD 4:00 4:30 PM Keynote: Technology Advances in Cardiovascular Care Lee Goldberg, MD, MPH
REGISTRATION FORM Current Advances in Cardiovascular Care 2015 To register online for the course please visit www.penncmeonline.com and click on CME Activities You May Also Mail or Fax Payment and Registration Information to: Conference Coordinator, Perelman School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Education 150 Anatomy/Chemistry Building, 3620 Hamilton Walk 19104-6061 Phone: 215-898-6400 or 215-898-8005; Fax: 215-898-1888 penncme@mail.med.upenn.edu Please print or type Name (First) (Last) Academic Degree Medical Specialty Affiliation (Hospital, Office, or Company) Address ( Affiliation or Home) City State Zip Phone Fax E-mail Registration Fees (pre-payment is required to be officially registered) $89 for Physicians $79 for Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists $59 for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals $39 for Chester County Hospital and Penn Medicine employees, faculty and staff with a valid Chester County Hospital or Penn Medicine ID. Penn Medicine ID # Payment Method Make check payable to The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania/CME Visa MasterCard Discover American Express Authorization Signature Cardholder Name Card # Exp. Date Security Code # Please Note: Walk-in registrants must bring payment to the program. Seating may be limited for walk-in registrants.
150 Anatomy/Chemistry Building 3620 Hamilton Walk 19104-6061 Current Advances in Cardiovascular Care 2015 A CME/CNE Certified Course The Desmond Hotel and Conference Center One Liberty Boulevard Malvern, PA 19355