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COURSE OVERVIEW/STATEMENT OF NEED
Improve your clinical expertise in the diagnosis and management of non-coronary vascular diseases.
In the U.S., an estimated 81.1 million adults (one in three) have one or more types of cardiovascular disease (CVD); 31.8 million of whom are aged 60 or older. In almost every year since 1900, CVD accounts for more deaths than any other single cause or group of causes in the U.S. Peripheral vascular disease (PVD), which is often linked with CVD, affects about eight million Americans and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality.
Join your colleagues at the Heart House in Washington, D.C. for a comprehensive, two-day review of diagnosis and treatment strategies for patients with PVD. This highly interactive course explores the concepts regarding peripheral artery diseases, basic components of venous thromboemboli management, diagnosis of mesenteric ischemia, etiology of carotid artery disease and strategies for the treatment of multi-system atherosclerosis.
Expand your knowledge of PVD and improve your skills by interacting with leaders in the field during this in-depth course to discuss:
- Selecting the appropriate therapies for venous thromboemboli (DVT/PE)
- Managing peripheral artery disease, renal artery disease and aortic disease
- Determining treatment options for carotid artery and intracranial vascular disease
- Incorporating novel technologies in the treatment of thoracic and abdominal aortic diseases
- Identifying uncommon vascular diseases and venous ulcers
New for 2012
- Additional case presentations
- Small group interactive discussions on highlighted topics
- Lunchtime breakout sessions
If you are a cardiovascular specialist, train residents and fellows, or are otherwise involved in the assessment and treatment of patients with PVD, this course is for you.
Training Program Directors
This course will serve as a basis for required COCATS teaching in vascular diseases. |
Learner Objectives
The overall goal of this course is to enhance knowledge and increase competency in treating peripheral vascular disease (PVD).
Upon completion of this course, learners should be able to —
- Determine appropriate strategies to screen patients for non-coronary vascular disease
- Compare strengths and weaknesses of imaging modalities to diagnose vascular diseases
- Evaluate treatment options for stroke prevention in asymptomatic and symptomatic patients with carotid artery disease, including revascularization (surgical and endovascular) and optimal medical therapies
- Define the treatment options for patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms to minimize morbidity and mortality
- Identify the role of risk factor modification and revascularization strategies in improving quality of life for patients with peripheral artery disease of the lower extremities
- Improve the treatment algorithm for patients with atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis
- Develop an optimal algorithm for the diagnosis and management of patients’ deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism
TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is intended for general, non-invasive cardiologists, training program directors, Fellows in Training, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, primary care professionals, vascular surgeons and interventional radiologists.
FACULTY
Course Directors
Michael R. Jaff, DO, FACC, MSVM
Associate Professor of Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Medical Director, Vascular Center
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston
Christopher J. White, MD, FACC, FSVM
Professor of Medicine and System Chairman for Cardiovascular Diseases
Ochsner Medical Center
New Orleans
Invited Faculty
Joshua A. Beckman, MD, FACC, FSVM
Director, Cardiovascular Fellowship Program
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Boston
Alain T. Drooz, MD, FSVM
Medical Director for the Center of Interventional Oncology
Inova Fairfax Hospital of Fairfax
Fairfax, Va.
Bruce H. Gray, DO, MSVM
Director of Endovascular Services
Greenville Hospital System
Greenville, S.C.
John D. Martin, MD
Director, Heart and Vascular Services
Anne Arundel Medical Center
Annapolis, Md.
Alan H. Matsumoto, MD
Chair, Radiology and Medical Imaging
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Va.
Kenneth Rosenfield, MD, FACC, FSVM
Section Head, Vascular Medicine and Intervention
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston
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
Clinical Practice of Peripheral Vascular Disease Faculty Disclosures
LEARNER BILL OF RIGHTS
Learner Bill of Rights
AGENDA
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ACCREDITATION
Physicians
The American College of Cardiology Foundation (ACCF) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The ACCF designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses
The American College of Cardiology Foundation is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing
education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
The ACCF designates this educational activity for a maximum of 14.75 continuing education hours. Requirements for successful completion are attendance in a session in its entirety and completing the evaluation tool.
While offering credits noted above, the course is not intended to provide extensive training or certification in the field.
REGISTRATION
To Register On Line for the Program click here.
TRAVEL
Location
All sessions will be held at the Heart House, 2400 N. Street, NW, Washington D.C. The meeting site telephone number is 800-253-4636.
Accommodations
A room block has been reserved at The Park Hyatt Washington, D.C. To reserve your room at The Park Hyatt Washington, D.C., please call 800-233-1234 or 202-789-1234. Identify yourself as a participant in the American College of Cardiology Foundation program – The Clinical Practice of Peripheral Vascular Disease.
Room Rates
The room rate is $269 plus applicable state and local taxes (subject to change) per night. The ACCF room block is scheduled to be held until Monday, April 12, 2012, but may sell out prior to this date. We advise you to register for the course and reserve your lodging as soon as possible. When you make your reservation, please be sure to ask about early departure fees or cancellation penalties.
Airfare
The ACC has arranged air travel discounts through United and United Express. Discounts apply to United codeshare flights operated by Continental Airlines, Continental Express, Lufthansa and All Nippon Airways. 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 or MacNair Travel at 866-451-6432, acc@macnairtravel.com
Domestic Travelers Meeting Code: 585LX
GENERAL INFORMATION
Tuition
The registration tuition includes continental breakfasts, refreshment breaks, lunches and course materials.
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 $250 processing fee will be given for written notifications received fewer than four weeks before the first day of the course. No refund will be given for no-shows.
In the unlikely event that the course 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 courses 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
Educational grant support for this activity provided by:
    
Appreciation is expressed to the following company for its general support of ACCF’s 2012 Educational Programming:
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.
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