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UPMC Hamot 2024 Cardiovascular Update
Join your colleagues and gain the latest updates and practice guidelines in cardiovascular care!
This full-day symposium offers a comprehensive review of new diagnostic techniques and therapeutic treatments, the latest clinical trials, and state-of-the-art technology in contemporary cardiovascular medicine using concise didactic presentations, combined with a panel discussion and case presentations. Following this course, the participant should be able to formulate a practical approach to common cardiovascular disorders; identify the appropriate tests that can be used to determine the severity of the patient problem and make an accurate diagnosis; discuss the various treatment options available; and recognize how to treat and when to refer cardiac patients. This activity is expected to result in increased confidence in making a diagnosis and providing effective treatment, referral, and follow-up care with the overall goal of improving patient outcomes.
Help Us Help You:
Do you have a question that you would like to submit to the speakers in advance?
Send an email to HAM_CME@upmc.edu titled “Cardiac Update Question.”
These questions will be compiled and presented at the panel discussion sessions along with questions from the audience.
Target Audience
Family physicians, internists, cardiologists, cardiovascular thoracic surgeons, advance practice providers, nurses, allied health professionals, and other health care professionals who treat and care for patients with heart disease will benefit from attending this educational activity.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
Review key perspectives of the 2023 guidelines for diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation.
Discuss new ablation technologies (PFA).
Discuss stroke prevention with a focus on left atrial appendage closure (LAAC).
- Recognize the burden of Hypertension.
- Review the role of Renal Denervation in the treatment of hypertension.
- Recognize situations where a hypercoagulability workup is rarely indicated.
- Assess the need for long-term anticoagulation by evaluating the presence of cancer, thrombus, and provoked and unprovoked thrombotic events.
- Describe at least two tools for assessing cardiac risk in a primary prevention patient.
- Describe at least two non-statin medications to address cardiac risk.
- Review interesting cases and cutting-edge treatments in cardiovascular medicine.
- Discuss the pathophysiology and management principles of congenital heart disease.
- Recognize congenital conditions that can present for the first time in adulthood.
- Recognize the common sequelae of congenital heart disease that was repaired in childhood.
- Evaluate the decision-making pathway for managing a STEMI patient from First Medical Contact (FMC) to the initiation of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) from the emergency department perspective.
- Assess the decision-making pathway for managing a STEMI patient from First Medical Contact (FMC) to the initiation of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) from the interventional cardiology perspective.
- Review the top 5 cardiology articles of the past year.
7:30 – 8:15 a.m. | Registration/Continental Breakfast |
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8:15 – 8:20 a.m. | Introduction | Christopher Good, DO, FACC |
8:20 – 8:50 a.m. | Contemporary Management of Atrial Fibrillation in 2024 | Madhurmeet Singh, DO, FACC, FHRS |
8:50 – 9:20 a.m. | Cardiac Surgery for Atrial Fibrillation: Minimally Invasive Options | Francis Ferdinand, MD, FACS, FACC |
9:20 – 9:50 a.m. | Renal Denervation: Are we There Yet? | Robert Maholic, DO, FACC, FSVM |
9:50 – 10:05 a.m. | Refreshment Break |
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10:05 – 10:35 a.m. | Thrombectomy and Anticoagulant Post Procedure | Bryan Schwartz, MD |
10:35 – 11:05 a.m. | Risky Business – Accurately Assessing Cardiac Risk and Acting Accordingly | Eric Dueweke, MD, MBA, FACC |
11:05 – 11:30 a.m. | Q & A Session | Faculty Panel |
11:30 – 12:20 p.m. | Lunch and Networking |
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12:20 – 1 p.m. | Interesting Cases – Are You Awake? | Robert Maholic DO, FACC, FSVM, Quentin Orlando, DO, FACC, FSCAI |
1 – 2 p.m. | Keynote Congenital Heart Disease in Adults
| Arvind Hoskoppal, MD, MBA, MHS, FACC |
2 – 2:15 p.m. | Refreshment Break |
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2:15 – 2:45 p.m. | Contemporary STEMI Case Presentation: From Field to Fix: Prehospital & Emergency Department Perspective | Christopher Cammarata, DO |
2:45 – 3:15 p.m. | Contemporary STEMI Case Presentation: From Field to Fix: Interventional Cardiology Perspective | Quentin Orlando, DO, FACC, FSCAI |
3:15 – 3:45 p.m. | Year in Review: Top 5 Studies with a Primary Care Focus | Christopher Good DO, FACC |
3:45 – 4:10 p.m. | Q & A Session | Faculty Panel |
4:10 p.m. | Closing Remarks and Adjournment |
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TWO WAYS TO ATTEND THIS HYBRID CONFERENCE:
OPTION 1:
In Person at the Bayfront Convention Center at 1 Sassafras Pier, Erie, Pa.
Registration fees includes the seminar, continental breakfast, refreshment breaks and lunch.
OPTION 2:
Virtually through Zoom
Registrants will be e-mailed a Zoom link 3 days prior to the conference. Virtual attendees will be able to ask questions using the Q&A function in Zoom.
ATTIRE
Attire for the conference is business casual. Since meeting room temperatures can vary, it is recommended that you bring a light jacket or sweater with you to the conference.
SPECIAL NEEDS
Participation by all individuals is encouraged. Advance notification of any special needs (i.e. gluten free or vegan meal, private room for nursing mothers, handicap accessibility) will help us provide better service. Please notify us of your needs at least two weeks in advance of the program by e-mailing the Hamot CME office at HAM_CME@upmc.edu or calling 814-877-5691.
Travel
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COURSE DIRECTORS:
Robert Maholic, DO, FACC, FSVM
Department of CV Medicine and Surgery
UPMC Hamot Heart & Vascular Institute
Quentin M. Orlando, DO, FACC, FSCAI
Department of CV Medicine and Surgery
UPMC Hamot Heart & Vascular Institute
Keynote:
Arvind Hoskoppal, MD, MBA, MHS, FACC
Director, UPMC Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program
Co-director, UPMC Aortic Center
Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine, University of Pittsburgh
Faculty:
Christopher Cammarata, DO
Medical Director
UPMC Hamot, Department of Emergency Medicine
Chief of Emergency Services, Northern Tier
Vice President
Great Lakes Physician Practice
Eric Dueweke, MD, MBA, FACC
Director of Care Innovation, UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Physician Advisor, UPMC Wolff Center Quality Review Committee
FRANCIS D FERDINAND, MD, FACS, FACC
Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Director of Cardiac Surgery
UPMC Hamot Heart & Vascular Institute
Christopher Good, DO, FACC
Department of CV Medicine and Surgery
Medical Director
UPMC Hamot Heart & Vascular Institute
Madhurmeet Singh, DO, FACC, FHRS
Department of CV Medicine and Surgery
UPMC Hamot Heart & Vascular Institute
Bryan Schwartz, MD
Department of CV Medicine and Surgery
UPMC Hamot Heart & Vascular Institute
ACCREDITATION
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physician (CME)
The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (AAPA)
The University of Pittsburgh has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 6.5 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Nursing (CNE)
A maximum of 6.5 nursing contact hours will be awarded. Participants will be able to claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the program.
AOA Category 1-A Credit
The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine designates this program for a maximum of six and one-half hours of AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in this activity.
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS CREDIT (ASRT)
This activity has been submitted to ASRT and is pending approval.
PT Credit
This activity has been submitted and is pending approval.
OT Credit
This activity has been submitted and is pending approval.
Pre-Hospital Credit
Continuing education credits for prehospital emergency medicine services personnel has been approved for 7.0 credit hours.
Other Healthcare Professionals
Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.
Available Credit
- 6.50 AAPA Category I CME
- 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
- 6.50 ANCCUPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
- 6.50 Attendance
Price
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE TO NON-PHYSICIAN UPMC EMPLOYEES!
These will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. To register under the scholarship, make sure that your account is linked to your UPMC email address. E-mails will be monitored to ensure compliance.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Registrations will be fully refunded if notified by May 3, 2024. If you registered using a scholarship and fail to notify of a cancellation, you will be responsible to pay an administration fee. Please notify UPMC Hamot’s CME Department of any cancellations, via email to ham_cme@upmc.edu or by telephone at 814-877-5691.
IF YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PAY BY CHECK
Please contact the UPMC Hamot CME Department at: 814-877-5691 or e-mail: HAM_CME@UPMC.EDU.