PROGRAM DIRECTORS: Robert Capodilupo, MD, FACC (New England Heart Institute) J. Christian Higgins, MD, FACC (Champlain Valley Cardiovascular Associates) James Powers, MD, FACC (Maine Cardiology Associates) John F. Robb, MD, FACC (Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center) Edward F. Terrien, MD, FACC (Fletcher Allen Health Center) NURSE PLANNER/CONTENT EXPERT: Marilyn Daley, MSN, ARNP (New England Heart Institute) NURSE TARGET AUDIENCE REPRESENTATIVE: Alison Davis, APRN-BC (New England Heart Institute)

Need Statement for this Activity: Mortality rates remain high for Heart Failure patients, while CAD is a leading cause of death, and there is an educational gap on the diagnosis, assessment, and management of patients with Atrial Fibrillation. In addition, Pulmonary Heart Disease is often quite difficult to treat and the Hospital 2 Home initiative to improve the transition from inpatient to outpatient status is an important project for those with cardiovascular disease. Overall Goal for this Activity: The overall goal of this activity is to improve patient care by increasing learner competence in treating Heart Failure, Coronary Artery Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Atrial Fibrillation; while also increasing their knowledgebase on Percutaneous Valve Replacement and the improvement of overall performance in using appropriate guidelines-based treatment options.

Preliminary Program Agenda Subject To Change - last updated: August 4, 2010
7:00 AM		Registration Industry Table Exhibits Open – Continental Breakfast
7:30 AM		Welcome and Opening Remarks Robert Capodilupo, MD Chapter President and New Hampshire Governor
7:45AM – 10:00AM		SESSION 1
7:45 AM		SYSTOLIC AND DIASTOLIC HEART FAILURE: TWO DIFFERENT ARCHITECTURAL SYNDROMES Guest Speaker – Arnold M. Katz, MD
8:30 AM		Coffee Break Visit Table Exhibits
9:00 AM		PERCUTANEOUS VALVE REPLACEMENT Guest Speaker – Andrew C. Eisenhauer, MD
9:45 AM		NNE-ACC ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING (Members Only)
10:00 AM		Coffee Break Visit Table Exhibits
10:30AM – 12:30PM		SESSION 2
10:30 AM		ATRIAL FIBRILLATION – POINT/COUNTERPOINT Guest Speakers: Albert L. Waldo, MD and Gregory F. Michaud, MD
11:15 AM		PULMONARY HYPERTENSION Guest Speaker – Richard N. Channick, MD
12:00 AM		ACC UPDATE: HOSPITAL TO HOME (H2H) Guest Speaker – Janet Wright, MD
12:30 PM		Attendee Luncheon – with industry
1:30PM – 3:00PM		SESSION 3
1:30 PM		CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE: FOCUS ON DRUG ELUTING STENTS Guest Speaker – Harold L. Dauerman, MD
2:15 PM		OPTIMAL USE OF ANTICOAGULANT THERAPY IN ATRIAL FIBRILLATION Guest Speaker – N. A. Mark Estes, MD Supported by the France Foundation
3:00 PM		Closing Remarks and Adjournment J. Christian Higgins, MD – Chapter Vice President and Vermont Governor

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 tto provide continuing medical education for physicians. The ACCF designates this educational activity for a maximum of 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits(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 4.25 continuing education hours. Requirements for successful completion are attendance in a presentation 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 The NNE ACC Annual Meeting activity is approved for 6 credits by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). “Optimal Use of Anticoagulant Therapy in Atrial Fibrillation” This session will provide a separate certificate of CME for physicians and Certificate of Completion for Nurses. Accreditation Statement The University of Nebraska Medical Center, Center for Continuing Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit Designation The University of Nebraska Medical Center, Center for Continuing Education designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.