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.
Course Directors
David H. Adams, MD, FACC
Marie-Josée and Henry R. Kravis Professor and Chairman
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
The Mount Sinai Medical Center and School of Medicine
New York
Steven F. Bolling, MD, FACC
Professor of Adult Cardiac Surgery
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Mich.
Robert O. Bonow, MD, MACC
Goldberg Distinguished Professor of Cardiology
Vice Chairman, Department of Medicine
Director, Center for Cardiovascular Innovation
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago
Howard C. Herrmann, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Professor of Medicine
Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
Director, Interventional Cardiology and Cardiac Catheterization
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Nurse Planner
Michele Langenfeld, RN, MS
Administrator, Education and Community Outreach
Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute of Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago
Invited Faculty
Honored Lecturers
D. Craig Miller, MD, FACC
Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery
Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford, Calif.
Jagat Narula, MD, PhD, FACC
Philip J. & Harriet L. Goodhart Chair in Cardiology
Professor of Medicine
The Mount Sinai Medical Center and School of Medicine
New York
Cardiac Surgery Faculty
Anelechi Anyanwu, MD, MSc
Associate Professor, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
The Mount Sinai Medical Center and School of Medicine
New York
Michael Borger, MD, PhD
Assistant Director
Leipzig Heart Center
West Paris, Germany
W. Randolph Chitwood Jr., MD, FACC
Director, East Carolina Heart Institute
Chief, Division of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery
East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine
Greenville, N.C.
Joseph S. Coselli, MD, FACC
Professor and Chief, Cullen Foundation Endowed Chair
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Baylor College of Medicine
Texas Heart Institute at St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital
Houston
Patrick M. McCarthy, MD, FACC
Chief, Cardiac Surgery
Director, Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute
Heller-Sacks Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago
Michael Reardon, MD, FACC
Professor and Vice Chair
Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center
Houston
Cardiology Faculty
Blase Carabello, MD, FACC
Professor of Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston
Maurice Enriquez-Sarano, MD, FACC
Professor of Medicine
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minn.
Randolph P. Martin, MD, FACC
Medical Director, Cardiovascular Imaging
Chief, Valvular and Structural Heart Disease
Piedmont Heart Institute
Atlanta
Patrick T. O’Gara, MD, FACC
Professor of Medicine Harvard Medical School
Director, Clinical Cardiology
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston
Raphael Rosenhek, MD
Director of Cardiology
Vienna General Hospital
Medical University of Vienna
Vienna, Austria
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.
2012 Heart Valve Summit Disclosures
Advance registration for this course is now closed. You may register onsite at the course.
If you have any special Dietary requirements, please note that this is now captured through your online profile. To enable us to accommodate your request, please ensure that your profile is up to date. If you select the (other) option, a member of our team will be in touch to discuss your needs. If you require assistance, please contact the Resource Center at 800-253-4636, ext. 5603.
Members of these societies may register at the same rate as ACC members:
AATS
SCAI
STS
Tuition
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.
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.
LEARNER BILL OF RIGHTS
Learner Bill of Rights
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
GENERAL INFORMATION
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.