Advances in Cardiovascular Medicine Conference
The WVU Heart and Vascular Institute is proud to host the inaugural:
Advances in Cardiovascular Medicine Conference
The event is being held on Saturday, December 1st through Sunday, December 2nd at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Conference Description:
This conference has been designed for physicians who have interest in cardiovascular medicine, including specialists in interventional cardiology, advanced heart failure, electrophysiology and imaging diagnostics, as well as fellows, residents, nurses and other healthcare professionals interested in cardiology related diseases and treatments.
During the two-day event there will be keynote presentations followed by case presentations and panel discussions. The focus will be on integrating multidisciplinary teams for optimizing patient-centered therapies. The schedule provides opportunities to meet with exhibiting vendors and research groups who are helping provide improved treatment options.
The course also features networking opportunities including a technology exhibit where the latest diagnostic algorithms and therapies will be displayed.
Predominantly case based discussions on contemporary cardiology topics including:
- Personalized vs. Guideline Based Medicine
- mHealth and AI
- Screening for Coronary Atherosclerosis
- CMR Stress Perfusion and Viability assessments
- Coronary Computed Tomography – Fractional Flow Reserve
- Complex High Risk PCI
- Asymptomatic Valvular Heart Disease
- TAVR and mitral valve interventions
- Coils, Plugs, and Devices
- Advanced Heart Failure
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Endocarditis
- Atrial Fibrillation
- VT Ablation
- HIS Bundle Pacing
Learning Objectives
By attending the conference, participants should be able to:
- Compare contemporary diagnostic methods in cardiology including mobile health solutions
- Compare and contrast the benefits of non-surgical management with surgical management of complex coronary artery disease
- Discuss the medical management of heart failure and identify advanced treatments
- Recognize expanding indications for structural heart interventions with real world case illustrations
- Discuss guidelines and advances in cardiac
Accreditation and Designation
The West Virginia University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The WVU Office of CME designates this live activity for a maximum of 13 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This continuing education activity has been provided by the West Virginia University School of Nursing for 15.5 contact hours. The West Virginia University School of Nursing is an approved provider of continuing education by the State of West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses, Legislature Rule §19CSR11-4 under provider number WV1996-0120RN.
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For additional conference information including invited faculty, itinerary, accommodations, and to register, visit: www.wvumedicine.org/info/advances.