Challenges in Clinical Cardiology: A Case-Based Update
October 6-8, 2017
Loews Chicago Hotel, Chicago, IL
Registration Closed
Credit Types:
AMA PRA Category 1™
(17.5),
ABIM MOC Points
(17.5),
Price: $779 - $879
Program
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2017
| 7:00 a.m. | Registration and Continental Breakfast |
| 7:50 a.m. | Welcome and Introductions |
Circulatory Failure
Session Moderator: Alfredo L. Clavell, M.D.
| 8:00 a.m. | State-of-the-Art Lecture: Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction Paul M. McKie, M.D. |
| 8:30 a.m. | High Output Heart Failure: Diagnosis and Approach to Treatment Daniel D. Borgeson, M.D. |
| 8:55 a.m. | Peripartum Cardiomyopathy: Diagnosis and Management Lori A. Blauwet, M.D. |
| 9:20 a.m. | How to Recognize Reversible Causes of Heart Failure Alfredo L. Clavell, M.D. |
| 9:45 a.m. | Refreshment Break |
Ischemic Heart Disease
Session Moderator: Eric H. Yang, M.D.
Surgical Perspective: Hartzell V. Schaff, M.D.
| 10:15 a.m. | State-of-the-Art Lecture: Coronary Artery Disease - Surgical vs. Percutaneous Revascularization vs. Both - What Therapy is Best in 2017 J. Wells Askew, III, M.D. |
| 10:40 a.m. | STEMI with Normal Coronary Angiogram: Approach to Evaluation and Treatment Amy W. Pollak, M.D. |
| 11:05 a.m. | Stress Testing Todd D. Miller, M.D. |
| 11:30 a.m. | Asymptomatic Ischemia Despite Optimal Medical Therapy - Should We Revascularize? Peter M. Pollak, M.D. |
| 11:55 a.m. | NSTEMI Following Non-Cardiac Surgery: Optimal Management Eric H. Yang, M.D. |
| 12:20 p.m. | Lunch (provided) |
General and Preventive Cardiology I
Session Moderator: Heidi M. Connolly, M.D.
| 1:30 p.m. | Coronary Artery Vasospasm: Diagnosis and Treatment Eric H. Yang, M.D. |
| 1:55 p.m. | Novel Risk Factors: Is It Worth Looking? Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, M.D. |
| 2:20 p.m. | Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Does Treatment Actually Reduce Cardiovascular Events? Sean M. Caples, D.O. |
| 2:45 p.m. | Descision Making in Geriatric Cardiology Jorge A. Brenes-Salazar, M.D. |
| 3:10 p.m. | Refreshment Break |
General and Preventive Cardiology II
Session Moderator: Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, M.D.
| 3:40 p.m. | Statin Intolerance: Approach to Evaluation and Treatment Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, M.D. |
| 4:05 p.m. | Promoting Cardiovascular Health: Same Strategy for Everyone? LaPrincess C. Brewer, M.D., M.P.H. |
| 4:30 p.m. | Exercise in Patients with Structural Heart Disease: A Practical Approach Jeffrey B. Geske, M.D. |
| 4:55 p.m. | Adjourn |
| 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Welcome Reception - Wright Foyer |
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2017
| 7:00 a.m. | Continental Breakfast |
| 7:50 a.m. | Welcome and Announcements |
Valvular Heart Disease I
Session Moderator: Charles J. Bruce, M.D.
Surgical Perspective: Hartzell V. Schaff, M.D.
| 8:00 a.m. | Approach to the Patient with Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease in 2017 Heidi M. Connolly, M.D. |
| 8:30 a.m. |
When is Mitral Regurgitation Severe |
| 8:55 a.m. | Severe Aortic Regurgitation: When to Intervene Charles J. Bruce, M.D. |
| 9:20 a.m. | Valvular Heart Disease: How to Determine When Treatment is Futile Cory Ingram, M.D. |
| 9:45 a.m. | Refreshment Break |
Valvular Heart Disease II
Session Moderator: Heidi M. Connolly, M.D.
Surgical Perspective: Hartzell V. Schaff, M.D.
| 10:15 a.m. | Mechanical Mitral Valve with High Gradient: What is Your Approach to Evaluation Lori A. Blauwet, M.D. |
| 10:40 a.m. | Perivalvular Regurgitation: Diangosis and Management Sorin V. Pislaru, M.D., Ph.D. |
| 11:05 a.m. | Does a Patient with Prior Mitral Valve Repair Require Endocarditis Prophylaxis? Walter R. Wilson, M.D. |
| 11:30 a.m. | How to Diagnose Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation Sorin V. Pislaru, M.D., Ph.D. |
| 11:55 a.m. | Lunch (provided) |
Heart Rhythm Disorders I
Session Moderator: Christopher J. McLeod, M.B., Ch.B., Ph.D.
| 1:10 p.m. | State-of-the-Art Lecture: Can Atrial Fibrillation be Prevented in 2017? Peter A. Noseworthy, M.D. |
| 1:35 p.m. | CHADSVASC: Is Aspirin Indicated for Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation? Suraj Kapa, M.D. |
| 2:00 p.m. | Atrial Fibrillation: Is Lifelong Anticoagulation Always Necessary? Christopher J. McLeod, M.B., Ch.B., Ph.D. |
| 2:25 p.m. | Atrial Fibrillation: Challenging Cases and Treatment Decisions
Panel: Drs. Kapa, McLeod, and Noseworthy |
| 3:15 p.m. | Refreshment Break |
Heart Rhythm Disorders II
Session Moderator: Christopher J. McLeod, M.B., Ch.B., Ph.D.
| 3:40 p.m. | ICDs for Non-Ischemic Cardiomyopathy: Do They Alter Outcomes? Suraj Kapa, M.D. |
| 4:05 p.m. | SubQ vs. Transvenous ICD Christopher J. McLeod, M.B., Ch.B., Ph.D. |
| 4:30 p.m. | Cases of Pacemaker Dysfunction: Approach to Diagnosis Michael J. Osborn, M.D. |
| 4:55 p.m. | Adjourn |
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2017
| 7:00 a.m. | Continental Breakfast |
| 7:50 a.m. | Welcome and Announcements |
Cardiology Potpourri I
Session Moderator: Charles J. Bruce, M.D.
| 8:00 a.m. | State-of-the-Art Lecture: Pulmonary Hypertension 2017: Approach to Diagnosis and Classification Garvan C. Kane, M.D., Ph.D. |
| 8:30 a.m. | A Challenging Vascular Case Robert D. McBane, M.D. |
| 8:50 a.m. | Familial Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Disease: Recognition and Management Heidi M. Connolly, M.D. |
| 9:15 a.m. | Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Treatment Options When Beta Blockers and Calcium Antagonists Fail Jeffrey B. Geske, M.D. |
| 9:40 a.m. | The J-Shaped Relationship of BP Control and Cardiovascular Outcomes Stephen C. Textor, M.D. |
| 10:05 a.m. | Refreshment Break |
Cardiology Potpourri II
Session Moderator: Heidi M. Connolly, M.D.
| 10:30 a.m. | Refractory Pericarditis: Diagnosis and Treatment Raul E. Espinosa, M.D. |
| 10:55 a.m. | Echo Pop Quiz: What is the Cardiac Mass? Charles J. Bruce, M.D. |
| 11:20 a.m. | PFO Closure: Is the Debate Over
Peter M. Pollak, M.D. |
| 11:45 a.m. | Closing Comments |
| 12:00 p.m. | Adjourn |
Credit Types Offered
-
AMA PRA Category 1™17.5
-
ABIM MOC Points17.5
Price: $779 - $879
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