CCHSDAMCardio2012

Fees

Physicians:  $50.00

Academy of Medicine & Academy of Family Physicians Physician Members: $45.00

Nurses - Other healthcare providers: $35.00

Residents and Fellows: Complimentary

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED AS THE EVENT IS SOLD OUT.  

When

Saturday March 3, 2012 from 7:45 AM to 4:00 PM EST

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Contact

Timothy Gibbs on behalf of Andrew Doorey, MD 
Delaware Academy of Medicine and Christiana Care Health System 
tgibbs@delamed.org 
302-733-3919 

Where

John H. Ammon Medical Education Center 
4755 Ogletown-Stanton Road
Newark, DE 19713
 

 
Driving Directions 

Guest Speakers

Sanjay Dixit, M.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Cardiology Division, University of Pennsylvania;
Director of the Electrophysiology Laboratories, Philadelphia VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA

 
Howard Herrmann, M.D.
Professor of Medicine and Professor of Medicine in Surgery, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine;
Director, Interventional Cardiology and Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA

James Kirshenbaum, M.D.
Associate Professor of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Harvard University, Cambridge,MA;
Director,
Acute Interventional Cardiology, Co-Director, Clinical Cardiology Service, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA

Ernst Schaefer, M.D.
Senior Scientist and Director, Lipid Metabolism Laboratory, Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, Tufts University, Boston, MA

Local Speakers

Andrew J. Doorey, M.D.
Clinical Professor of Medicine, Cardiology, Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA;
Clinical Cardiologist, Christiana Care Cardiology Consultants and Christiana Care Health System, Newark, DE

Robin A. Horn, M.D.
Clinical Cardiologist, Christiana Care Cardiology Consultants and Christiana Care Health System, Newark, DE


Roger Kerzner, M.D.
Director, Electrophysiology Research, Christiana Care Health System;
Clinical Cardiologist, Christiana Care Cardiology Consultants, Newark, DE

Ajith Kumar, M.D.
Clinical Cardiologist, Christiana Care Cardiology Consultants and Christiana Care Health System, Newark, DE

Ronald L. Lewis, D.O.
Clinical Cardiologist, Christiana Care Cardiology Consultants and Christiana Care Health System, Newark, DE

Sudhakar Satti, M.D.
Interventional and Diagnostic Neuro-radiologist, Christiana Care Health System, Newark, DE


Leigh Sibert, APN, R.N.
Christiana Care Cardiology Consultants and Christiana Care Health System, Newark, DE

Michael Sneider, M.D.
Co-Medical Director, Cardiac CT Laboratory, Center for Heart and Vascular Health, Residency Program Director, Radiology, Christiana Care Health System, Newark, DE

Henry L. Weiner, M.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, Cardiology, Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA;

Medical Director, Christiana Care Cardiology Consultants, Associate Chief of Cardiology for Quality Measures, Christiana Care Health System, Newark, DE

William S. Weintraub, M.D., FACC
John H. Ammon Chair of Cardiology, Cardiology Section Chief, Director, Christiana Care Center for Outcomes Research, Christiana Care Health System; Professor of Health Sciences (adjunct), University of Delaware, Newark, DE; Professor of Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA

Sandra Weiss, M.D.
Clinical Cardiologist, Christiana Care Cardiology Consultants and Christiana Care Health System, Newark, DE

 

 

23rd Annual Cardiology Conference 

 

OVERVIEW

This innovative and provocative presentation will examine many long held practices in the management of diseases of the heart and circulatory system. Directed at both primary care physicians, as well as specialists in cardiac care, a nationally recognized faculty will address controversial issues and long held paradigms ranging from the utilization of anti-platelet therapy, the gap in practice protocols for ablation in atrial fibrillation, new data on the benefits of heart healthy diets, the changing recommendations for aspirin therapy in primary prevention and many more practical issues across the broad spectrum of cardiology. This conference will provide clinical data for ready application into practice.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This symposium has been designed to provide physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses and other health care professionals current data regarding management and treatment of cardiovascular disease.

LEARNER OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be better able to:

1) Explain variations in cardiac care and identify the rationale for these differences

2) Interpret current controversies in cardiology

3) Determine when patients should be referred for an atrial fibrillation ablation

4) Apply results of the randomized clinical trials to better utilize new and existing therapies

5) Educate patients regarding recently approved, state-of-the-art cardiovascular devices


Very limited walk-ins will be accepted, but please register online by February 24th. Last year's conference was a sell out. 

Agenda

7:30 a.m. REGISTRATION and CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
7:55-8:00 Introduction: Timothy J. Gardner, M.D.
8:00-8:20 Update in Neurointerventional Cardiology. Sudhakar Satti, M.D.
8:20-8:40 Optimal Control of Hypertension: Revenge of the J Curve! Robin A. Horn, M.D.
8:40-9:00 Interruption of Anticoagulation/Antiplatelet Therapy: What are the Real Risks? What is Emotion? Ajith Kumar, M.D.
9:00-9:30 Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: Ready for Primetime in 2012 Howard Herrmann, M.D.

9:30-9:50 BREAK

9:50 - 10:10 Aspirin for Primary Prevention: Changing Recommendations Ronald L. Lewis, D.O.
10:10-10:40 Optimal Medical Therapy for Coronary Disease: We Hear A lot About it but What Does it Really Mean? James Kirchenbaum, M.D.
10:40-11:00 Clinical Vignette: Antiplatelet Therapy. More Options in 2012 Andrew J. Doorey, M.D.
11:00-11:30 Heart Healthy Diets: Lots of Hype and Opinions, but What Does Clinical Data Show? Ernst Schaefer, M.D.
11:30-12:00 PANEL DISCUSSION - Q & A with Morning Faculty

12:00-1:00 LUNCH

1:00-1:20 Peripheral Vascular Disease 2012: Are we Missing Treatment Opportunities in our Patients? Sandra Weiss, M.D.
1:20-2:20 DEBATE: Radiofrequency Ablation Should be the ‘First Line’ Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation Sanjay Dixit, M.D. and Roger Kerzner, M.D. Moderator: 
               Henry L. Weiner, M.D.
2:20-2:40 Challenges in Cardiovascular Care in 2012 William Weintraub, M.D.
2:40-3:00 Clinical Vignette: Drug Management of Atrial Fibrillation Henry L. Weiner, M.D.

3:00-3:30 PANEL DISCUSSION - Q & A with Afternoon Faculty

3:30-4:00 WORKSHOP: STENTS & ICDS

     1. Tools of the Trade: Coronary and Peripheral Stents & Devices Sandra Weiss, M.D.
     2. State of the Art Devices & Overview Monitoring/Rhythm Transmission Leigh Sibert, APN, RN
     3. Presenting CTAs: Coronary CTAs and Ca Scoring Michael Sneider, M.D.

Accreditation and Designation Information

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of MEDICUSCME and Christiana Care Health System. MEDICUSCME is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

DESIGNATION

MEDICUSCME designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

STATEMENT OF DISCLOSURE AND INDEPENDENCE

It is the policy of MEDICUSCME to ensure all its sponsored educational activities are planned, developed, and conducted in accordance with the ACCME’s Essential Areas and Policies. In accordance with ACCME requirements, MEDICUSCME has Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Policies that are designed to ensure that all sponsored educational activities are fair, balanced, independent, evidence-based and based on scientific rigor.

Accommodations

There are several hotels near the John H. Ammon Medical Education Center, ranging from family/economy accommodations to an upscale/corporate inn.

Courtyard by Marriott, Newark
302-456-3800

Days Inn, Newark
302-368-2400

Econo-Lodge, Newark
302-453-9100 

Quality Inn by Marriott, Newark
302-292-1500

Comfort Inn & Suites, Newark
302-737-3900

Hilton Estate, Christiana
302-454-1500

Hotel du Pont, Wilmington
800-441-9019

The Inn at Montchanin, Wilmington
302-888-2133

Red Roof Inn, Newark
302-292-2870

Driving Directions

From I-95 Southbound:

•Take Exit 4B onto Route 58 west (Churchmans Road).
•Follow Route 58 one mile.
•Turn left at the light to enter Christiana Hospital campus.
•The John H. Ammon Medical Education Center is adjacent to the Center for Heart & Vascular Health.

From I-95 Northbound:

•Take Exit 4B onto Route 7/Route 1 north.
•Take Exit 166 onto Route 58 west (Churchmans Road).
•Follow Route 58 for six-tenths of a mile.
•Turn left at the light to enter Christiana Hospital campus.
•The John H. Ammon Medical Education Center is adjacent to the Center for Heart & Vascular Health.

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