|
Registration | Course Overview/Statement of Need | Target Audience | Faculty |
Conflict of Interest (COI) Policy/Disclosures |
Learner Bill of Rights | Agenda |
Travel | General Information | Acknowledgments
COURSE OVERVIEW/STATEMENT OF NEED
The American College of Cardiology Foundation (ACCF) recognizes that cardiovascular medicine, especially the provision of optimal care for atrial fibrillation (AF), is increasingly managed across a diverse range of providers. Thus, ACCF is launching the Mind the Gap Forums which will allow cardiologists and primary care physicians an opportunity to develop next-generation collaborative strategies regarding AF and optimal anticoagulation. While information and knowledge is the first step in addressing this important issue, meaningful dialogue between referring primary care physicians and cardiologists is essential for practically managing anticoagulation in local communities. The Mind the Gap Forum will allow that dialogue to occur.
Learner Objectives
Upon the completion of this session, attendees should be able to —
- Implement evidence-based anticoagulation regimens for AF patients based on individual risks and patients' preferences
- Recognize common barriers associated with managing chronic anticoagulation in AF patients
TARGET AUDIENCEThis session is intended for cardiologists, cardiac care associates, physicians, physician assistants, nurses and other clinicians interested in the rapidly evolving treatment options of AF. FACULTYCourse Chair John U. Doherty, MD, FACC
Professor of Medicine
Thomas Jefferson University
Jefferson Medical College
Philadelphia Planning Committee Neal Lippman, MD, FACC
Arrhythmia Consultants of Connecticut, LLC
Hartford, Conn. John Strobel, MD, FACC
Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine
Internal Medicine Associates
Bloomington, Ind. Invited Faculty Peter A. Brady, MD, FACC
Associate Professor of Medicine
Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation
Rochester, Minn. Paul D. Varosy, MD, FACC
Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology
VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
Assistant Professor of Medicine
University of Colorado, Denver
Denver CONFLICT OF INTEREST (COI) POLICY/DISCLOSURESACCF assesses conflict of interest (COI) with its faculty, planners, managers, staff and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of CME/CNE-credited activities. 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 and/or peer review of content by independent, non-ACC-affiliated clinicians, for fair balance, scientific objectivity and validity, and patient care and safety recommendations. Refer to the links below for committee member disclosures and course faculty disclosures. Please note that ACCF staff involved with this course have nothing to disclose. ACC Live Courses Committee and Staff Disclosures LEARNER BILL OF RIGHTSLearner Bill of Rights The Mind the Gap session will begin with a complimentary dinner at 6:30 and the program will be from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. To Register for the Course click here. Pre-registration for the dinner is requested but not required. However, seating for this event is limited. Register early!! Location
This session will be held at the LeMont Restaurant at 1114 Grandview Ave, Pittsburgh. The phone number for the restaurant is 412-431-3100. GENERAL INFORMATIONTuition
There is no fee to attend this session. A complimentary dinner will be provided. Cancellations
In the unlikely event that the course is canceled, the College is not responsible for any travel or hotel costs you may incur. ACCF reserves the right to cancel courses in the unlikely event of insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. If a course is canceled or postponed, ACCF 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. ACKNOWLEDGMENTSBoehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a Founding Sponsor for the Mind the Gap Forums.
|