45th Annual New York Cardiovascular Symposium: Major Topics in Cardiology Today

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COURSE OVERVIEW/STATEMENT OF NEED

For over four decades, the New York Cardiovascular Symposium has set forth the standards of excellence in educating healthcare professionals in the management and treatment of cardiovascular disease (CVD). This December, join fellow colleagues and cardiovascular specialists from countries all over the world in examining the most advanced methods and technologies available to treat CVD. The three-day conference, directed by Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, MACC, is comprised of a distinguished group of cardiovascular experts who will discuss and debate cutting-edge issues that impact your profession and your practice.

Featured topics include such essentials as:

• Coronary artery disease
• Valvular heart disease
• Cardiac and electrical failure
• Atrial fibrillation

Don’t miss the opportunity to keep up with current news and best practices in cardiology during this acclaimed event!

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is intended for cardiovascular specialists, internists, family physicians, advanced practice nurses, nurses in cardiology and physician assistants.

FACULTY

Course Director

Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, MACC
Director, Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute
The Mount Sinai Medical Center
New York

CONFLICT OF INTEREST (COI) POLICY/DISCLOSURES

ACCF committee members, faculty, staff and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with manufacturers of commercial products/services. 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 course faculty disclosures. Please note ACCF staff involved with this course have nothing to disclose.

ACC Live Programs Committee & Staff Disclosures

LEARNER BILL OF RIGHTS

Learner Bill of Rights

REGISTRATION

To Register On Line for the Course click here.

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

TRAVEL

Location
All sessions will be held at the Hilton, New York, 1335 Avenue of the Americas, New York. The meeting site telephone number is 212-586-7000.

Accommodations
Rooms are available at the Hilton New York and the Sheraton New York.

Rates, Taxes & Additional Charges

Hilton New York
1335 Avenue of the Americas
Rate: $492 + tax and additional guest charges

Sheraton NY Hotel & Towers
811 7th Avenue 53rd St
Rate: $449 - tax and additional guest charges; includes complimentary internet

• All rates are per room and are subject to 14.75% tax (subject to change) as well as up to a $3.00 charge per room per day.
• Special requests can not be guaranteed, however hotels will do their best to honor all requests.
• Hotels will assign specific rooms upon check-in, based on availability.

Hotel Information & Policies

• Those requesting a room must first register for the program. Click here to register.
• Each registrant may reserve up to TWO rooms at the conference rate as long as rooms are available. Please contact The Housing Connection if you need additional rooms. Please contact Orchid Event Solutions (OES) if you need additional rooms.
• A TWO NIGHT MINIMUM STAY is required.
• Reservations will not be accepted without credit card guarantee or a check for one night’s room plus tax for each room reserved.
• We reserve the right to release a reservation for which payment (check or credit card) has been declined.
• To make a hotel reservation through fax, mail or phone, click here.

Deadlines

• All rooms will be booked on a first come first basis and are subject to availability.
• Rooms at the conference rate are available until November 13, 2012 for the Hilton and November 15, 2012 for the Sheraton– or earlier if the block sells out.
• Changes and substitutions must be made by phone, fax, mail or internet by the dates indicated above. After these dates please contact the hotel directly.

Confirmations

• OES will send you an acknowledgment of your reservation. Please review all information for accuracy.
• E-mail acknowledgment will be sent, if an e-mail address is provided (preferred), or by fax or mail.
• If you do not receive an acknowledgment or have questions, please call OES. You will not receive a confirmation from the hotel.

Hotel Cancellations
All cancellations must be submitted in writing. Please note cancellation fees have changed.

• Cancellations AFTER OCTOBER 11, 2012 will be subject to a $50 service fee.
• For cancellations received AFTER NOVEMBER 13, 2012: Those who have guaranteed their reservation by credit card will be charged by the hotel for one night’s room and tax for each room reserved. Those who have paid by check will forfeit the one night’s deposit(s) paid.

No shows: If you do not arrive at the hotel on the date indicated on your confirmation you will forfeit your deposit and the hotel will cancel your room reservation.

Disclaimer: In the unlikely event that the program is canceled, the American College of Cardiology Foundation and Orchid Event Solutions are not responsible for any travel or hotel costs you may incur.

Key Deadline Dates

Registration

Tuition

Cancellation deadlines & fees

Hotels

Deadline dates for rooms at the conference rate

INTERNATIONAL & VISA INFORMATION

For information on what to expect if you are applying for a Visa to the United States and to review the Visa Application Guidelines, please visit the U.S. Department of State’s website: http://travel.state.gov/visa.

Additionally, the International Visitors Office (IVO) of the National Academies has excellent resources on all visa-related issues for the National Academies, academy members, and the scientific community:
http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/biso/visas.

Official Documentation for Attendees and/or Presenters
ACC provides several documents that will document your participation in the Symposium. Please note that the ACC cannot intervene with either the U.S. Embassy abroad or with the U.S. State Department on behalf of any participant.

Official Letter of Invitation for Meeting Attendees: Download the Official Letter of Invitation to the 2012 New York Cardiovascular Symposium. You can submit this letter with your visa application to verify the name, dates, location and purpose of 2012 New York Cardiovascular Symposium. If you require a personalized Letter of Invitation, please contact Orchid Event Solutions: help@orchideventsolutions.com.

Registration Confirmation: Once you have registered for the meeting you will receive an email confirmation, which you can also bring to your Visa interview. If you do not receive an email confirmation, please email: help@orchideventsolutions.com

Send your questions to: ACC/Orchid Event Solutions: help@orchideventsolutions.com.

Registration Refunds Due to a Visa Denial
Visa processing may require long lead times. Please plan accordingly! We highly recommend you apply for the U.S. Visa three to four months in advance. The average wait time for Visa is now 60 days.

If your Visa has been denied and you would like to be considered for registration refund, please make sure you have either an official denial document from the U.S. Consulate or a stamped copy of your application form, showing the date when you applied and the date your Visa application has been denied.

Preparing for the Symposium
After you complete your Visa application, it is time to prepare to travel to the Symposium. We strongly recommend that you complete your hotel reservations and register for the meeting through ACC before the deadlines in order to save money and be assured the proper accommodations.

ACC does not provide financial support to meeting participants. Airfare, ground transportation, hotel, meals, travel insurance and any other local expenses are the responsibility of each meeting participant.

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A listing of Embassies and Consulates inside the U.S.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Tuition
The registration tuition includes continental breakfasts, refreshment breaks, lunches and course materials.

Cancellations
Substitution or transfer to another course is allowed if written notification is received on/before November 13, 2012. A refund, minus a $50 USD administrative fee, will be given for written notifications received on/before November 13, 2012; $250 USD for written notifications received after November 13, 2012. No refunds will be given after November 26, 2012.

All changes and cancellations to meeting registrations must be submitted in writing by e-mail: help@orchideventsolutions.com or fax: 801-355-0250.

ACCF reserves the right to cancel course in the unlikely event of insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. If a course is canceled or postponed, ACCF will refund registration tuition but cannot be held responsible for other costs or expenses, including cancellation/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 course are subject to change without notice.

Accredited status does not imply endorsement by the ANCC or ACCF of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with this activity.

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