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Annual Meeting
- PROGRAM DIRECTORS:
- Marco N. Diaz, MD, FACC (Maine Cardiology Associates)
- Robert Capodilupo, MD, FACC (New England Heart Institute)
- J. Christian Higgins, MD, FACC (Champlain Valley Cardiovascular Associates)
- James Powers, MD, FACC (Maine Cardiology Associates)
- NURSE PLANNER/CONTENT EXPERT:
Marilyn Daley, MSN, ARNP (New England Heart Institute)
- NURSE TARGET AUDIENCE REPRESENTATIVE:
Sandy Mullett, RN (Maine Cardiology Associates)
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NEED STATEMENT FOR THIS ACTIVITY:
Mortality rates remain high for Heart Failure patients while CAD is a leading cause of death. Valvular Heart Disease, likewise, remains prominent among cardiac patients and a considerable percentage of the population suffers from diabetes. In addition, the Quality of Care issue will continue to have a significant impact on cardiology practices and their patients.
OVERALL GOAL STATEMENT FOR THIS ACTIVITY:
To improve patient care by increasing learner competence in treating Heart Failure, Coronary Heart Disease, Valvular Heart Disease, and Diabetes, as well as improving performance in using appropriate guidelines-based treatment options.
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PROGRAM AGENDA
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| TIME | | PROGRAM COMPONENT
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| 7:00AM | | Registration
Industry Table Exhibits Open – Continental Breakfast
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| 7:30AM | | Welcome and Opening Remarks
Update on the new NNE-ACC operations
Marco Diaz, MD, FACC – Maine Governor
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SESSION I
7:45AM – 10:15AM |
| 7:45AM | | ADVANCES IN HEART FAILURE
Guest Speaker:
Marvin A. Konstam, MD, FACC (Tufts Medical Center)
Evaluate the latest treatment options for Heart Failure Patients to improve applications within the practice
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| 8:25AM | | Coffee Break
Visit Table Exhibits
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| 8:55AM | | CAD (SURGERY VS. MULTIVESSEL PCI)
Case Presentation
Guest Speakers:
Lawrence H. Cohn, MD, FACS (Brigham & Women's Hospital)
David O. Williams, MD (Brigham & Women's Hospital)
Evaluate both sides of this important issue for identification of the best treatment method for CAD patients
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| 10:15AM | | Coffee Break
Visit Table Exhibits
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SESSION 2
10:45AM – 12:00PM |
| 10:45AM | | NNE-ACC ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING (Members Only)
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| 11:00AM | | ACC PERSPECTIVE: QUALITY ISSUES FOR CARDIOLOGY
Guest Speaker
Janet Wright, MD, FACC (American College of Cardiology)
Identify how the ACC can be of assistance with Quality of Care issues to improve local practice of performance
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| 11:20AM | | ADVANCES IN THE TREATMENT OF VALVULAR HEART DISEASE
Guest Speaker:
James Thomas, MD, FACC (Cleveland Clinic)
Evaluate science and treatment trends that have had an impact on valve disease patient outcomes to improve quality of care
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| 12:00PM | | Attendee Luncheon
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SESSION 3
1:00PM – 3:00PM |
| 1:00PM | | ACC SYMPOSIA:
CONVERGENCE of TYPE 2 DIABETES and CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
Speakers:
Jeffrey T. Kuvin, MD, FACC (Tufts Medical Center)
Donna Polk, MD, FACC (Hartford Hospital)
Examine the correlation of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular (CV) disease so that diabetic patients at risk of CV can be identified, prevalence of CV disease in such patients can be described, and modifiable and controllable risk factor strategies can be applied to achieve optimal outcomes.
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| 3:00PM | | Closing Remarks and Adjournment
Robert Capodilupo, MD, FACC – New Hampshire Governor
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ACCREDITATION
Physicians
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 the American College of Cardiology Foundation and the Northern New England Chapter of the American College of Cardiology. The American College of Cardiology Foundation is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The ACCF designates this educational activity for a maximum of 5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses
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 5.0 continuing education hours. Requirements for successful completion are attendance in a session in its entirety and completing the evaluation tool.
While offering CME and CE credits noted above, this program is not intended to provide extensive training or certification in the field.
ACCF Disclosure and COI Policy Statement:
ACCF/Chapter committee members, faculty, staff and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity are required to disclose all real or apparent conflicts of interest. 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. Full disclosure will be published in the syllabus
Cath Lab Professionals:
This activity is approved for 5 Category A+ credits by the ASRT
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