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COURSE OVERVIEW/STATEMENT OF NEED
Heart disease accounts for more fatalities than any other single cause or group of causes of death in the United States. Valvular heart disease, affecting over 5 million individuals in the United States alone, can be congenital or acquired and may or may not be symptomatic for patients. While national Guidelines inform the care, controversies in care within advancing technological and medical arenas demand collaborative methods of diagnosis and strategies for medical, surgical and interventional management. The American College of Cardiology and the American Association for Thoracic Surgery are once again partnering to bring together cardiologists and surgeons in a cooperative, case-based course to address the rapid advances in the treatment of valvular heart disease. With the tradition of interactivity and practical decision making, the unique Heart Valve Summit is designed to engage participants in discussions, debates and potential controversies surrounding real-world cases with renowned faculty on the cutting edge of clinically relevant data for valvular heart disease management.
This interdisciplinary course emphasizes clinical decision making while combining the most relevant medical, surgical and interventional options for patient care. Tools for management are rapidly advancing and can significantly impact the entire care team. Breakout sessions for cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, nurses and physician assistants are designed to help specialists manage their unique challenges from a team perspective.
Learner Objectives
The overall goal of this course is to enhance knowledge and ultimately improve competency in the practice of managing valvular heart disease.
Upon completion of this course, attendees should be able to —
- Discuss with colleagues and patients the options available for patients presenting with valvular heart disease
- Design a strategy for management of patients presenting with various valve diseases and comorbid challenges
- Assess advantages and limitations of medical, surgical and interventional therapies based on individual case parameters and accepted guidelines
- Compare and contrast the usefulness and limitations of imaging techniques in valvular heart disease
- Critically evaluate data to determine whether local expertise and accessibility are conducive to optimal patient care and if the patient should be referred
- Review the best practice guidelines for optimal surgical timing to improve patient outcomes
TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is intended for cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, internists, nurses, physician assistants and all healthcare professionals involved in the evaluation, diagnosis and/or management of patients with valvular heart disease.
FACULTY
Course Directors
David H. Adams, MD, FACC
The Mount Sinai Medical Center
Steven F. Bolling, MD, FACC
University of Michigan Health System
Robert O. Bonow, MD, MACC
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Howard C. Herrmann, MD, FACC, FSCAI
University of Pennsylvania Health Center
Nurse Planner
Michele Langenfeld, RN, MS
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Invited Faculty
HONORED LECTURERS
D. Craig Miller, MD, FACC
Stanford University School of Medicine
Jagat Narula, MD, FACC
The Mount Sinai Medical Center
CARDIOLOGY FACULTY
Blase Carabello, MD, FACC
Baylor College of Medicine
Maurice Enriquez-Sarano, MD, FACC
Mayo Clinic
Randolph P. Martin, MD, FACC
Piedmont Heart Institute
Patrick T. O’Gara, MD, FACC
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Raphael Rosenhek, MD
Medical University of Vienna
CARDIAC SURGERY FACULTY
Anelechi Anyanwu, MD, MSc
The Mount Sinai Medical Center
Michael Borger, MD, PhD
Leipzig Heart Center
W. Randolph Chitwood, MD
East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine
Joseph S. Coselli, MD, FACC
Baylor College of Medicine
Patrick M. McCarthy, MD, FACC
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Michael Reardon, MD, FACC
Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center
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 Courses Committee & Staff Disclosures
LEARNER BILL OF RIGHTS
Learner Bill of Rights
AGENDA
Click here for agenda.
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 19 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 19 continuing education hours. Requirements for successful completion are attendance in a session in its entirety and completing the evaluation tool.
Physician Assistants
CME (Accepted for Physician Assistants)
The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
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 Course please click the Register Now button at the top of the page.
To Register by Fax, Email or Phone for the Course click here.
Members of these societies may register at the same rate as ACC members:
AATS
SCAI
STS
Please submit your registration form through fax or mail to receive this rate. [click here]
TRAVEL
Location
All sessions will be held at the JW Marriott Chicago, 151 West Adams, Chicago, IL. The meeting site telephone number is 312-660-8200.
Accommodations
To reserve your room at the JW Marriott Chicago, please call 800-228-9290. Identify yourself as a participant in the ACCF/AATS course – Heart Valve. Or, to reserve a room online, visit www.marriott.com/CHIJW.
Room Rates
The room rate is $274 plus 15.4 percent state and local taxes (subject to change) per night. The ACCF/AATS room block is scheduled to be held until Saturday, September 1, 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 discounts ranging from 2-5% through Delta, KLM and AirFrance Airlines, for travel originating in the US and Canada. Please use the meeting codes below to get the special fares. For reservations within the US or Canada, contact Delta Meetings reservations service at 800-328-1111 or MacNair Travel at 866-451-6432, acc@macnairtravel.com
Domestic Travelers Meeting Code: NM9GE
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
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/AATS reserves the right to cancel the 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/AATS meeting rooms.
Videotaping, audiotaping and still photography are prohibited in all ACCF/AATS 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, ACCF or AATS 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/AATS.
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.