Kentucky Chapter ACC Annual Meeting

in conjunction with the KMA

September 22, 2010
7:30 am - 12:30 pm

Hyatt Regency – Louisville

Cardiology in the Year 2010

Please join your fellow Kentucky cardiologists and associates for  an ACC Chapter meeting during the next KMA where we will discuss the changing face of Cardiology in 2010 and beyond.

 

Contact Kentucky Chapter - ACC

6737 W. Washington St., #1300
Milwaukee, WI 53214
Phone: 414-755-6297
Fax: 414-276-7704
info@kentuckyacc.org

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$10 for ACC members / $20 for non-members

The registration fee includes all lectures, educational materials, planned meals,
and a certificate of attendance. Refunds will not be issued for cancellation.

 

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Agenda

7:30-8:00 am	Breakfast and Fellow-In-Training Poster Presentations
8:00-8:10 am	Welcome and Introductory Comments Juan Villafane, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.H.R.S., F.A.A.P.
8:10-8:45 am	Update on the Treatment for Ebstein Anomaly To understand the various issues that impact access to health care for adults with congenital heart disease To appreciate novel approaches to the surgical management of Ebstein anomaly in 2010 Frank Cetta, M.D., F.A.C.C.
8:45-9:15 am	Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Placement in 2010 To recognize patients who may be candidates for transcatheter pulmonary valve placement. Frank Cetta, M.D., F.A.C.C.
9:15-10:00 am	Cardiovascular Application of MRI To understand the major strengths and limitations of MRI in the evaluation of cardiovascular disease. To recognize the role of MRI in the assessment of the major ischemic and nonischemic heart diseases including viability assessment, evaluation of myocardial perfusion, cardiomyopathies and adult congenital heart disease. Anil Attili, M.D.
10:00-10:15 am	Break
10:15-11:00 am	Debate on Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Closure in Cryptogenic Stroke To discuss controversies regarding the closure of a Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) in patients with cryptogenic stroke To discuss indications for closure of a Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) in patients with one or more cryptogenic stroke(s). PROTAGONIST John C. Gurley, M.D., F.A.C.C. ANTAGONIST Marcus F. Stoddard, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.A.H.A.
11:00-11:45 am	New Antiarrhythmic Therapeutic Modalities To choose pharmacologic vs. ablative alternatives for management of different cardiac arrhythmias. To understand the potential utility and safety of newer pharmacologic and ablative therapies with respect to the mechanism of the specific arrhythmia. William M. Miles, M.D., F.A.C.C.
11:45-12:15 pm	ACC update Richard Kovacs, M.D., F.A.C.C.
12:15-12:30 pm	Closing Remarks & Evaluation

Program Overview

The Kentucky Chapter - American College of Cardiology (KY-ACC) meeting is an opportunity for cardiovascular healthcare providers in the area to join together for an annual update. The half-day meeting covers topics relevant to many in cardiovascular medicine. After reviewing ACC efforts at the national and state level, our invited speakers will cover topics focused on primary and secondary heart disease prevention, cutting-edge techniques for acute neurovascular intervention, new-generation imaging technologies, and an exciting keynote update on the emerging technologies for percutaneous aortic and mitral valve interventions.

Overall Goal Statement:

The goal of this program is to provide informational and practical information on various developments with in the field of cardiology.

Overall Learning Objectives:

• To understand novel approaches to the surgical management of Ebstein anomaly.
• To understand the major strengths and limitations of MRI in the evaluation of cardiovascular disease.
• To understand the role of MRI in the assessment of the major ischemic and nonischemic heart diseases including viability assessment, evaluation of myocardial perfusion, cardiomyopathies and adult congenital heart disease.
• To identify indications for closure of a Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) in patients with one or more cryptogenic stroke(s).
• To identify the potential utility and safety of newer pharmacologic and ablative therapies with respect to the mechanism of the specific arrhythmia.
• To recognize patients who may be candidates for transcatheter pulmonary valve placement.

Target Audience:

This program is designed for physicians or other practitioners in the field of cardiology with an emphasis on current practice trends within cardiovascular medicine.

Accreditation Statement:

This program has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the Kentucky Medical Association (KMA). The KMA is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The KMA designates this workshop for 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.

Disclosure Statement:

It is the policy of the KMA to comply with the ACCME standards for commercial support of CME. Planning Committee members and related staff disclosures must be on file annually with disclosures made available on program materials. Faculty participating in sponsored or jointly sponsored programs by KMA are required to disclose to the program audience any real or apparent financial relationships with commercial interests related to the content of their presentation(s). Faculty also are responsible for disclosing any discussion of off-label or investigational use of a product.

 

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Faculty/Speakers

 

Anil Attili, M.D. Assistant Professor of Radiology and Cardiology Division chief, Cardiothoracic Radiology University of Kentucky Frank Cetta, M.D., F.A.C.C. Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics Chair, Division of Pediatric Cardiology Consultant in Pediatric Cardiology and Adult Congenital Heart Disease Mayo Clinic Congenital Heart Center John C. Gurley, M.D., F.A.C.C. Professor of Medicine Cardiovascular Division University of Kentucky Medical Center Richard Kovacs, M.D., F.A.C.C. Chair ACC, Board of Governors Professor of Clinical Medicine Clinical Director Krannert Institute of Cardiology Indiana University School of Medicine

William M. Miles, M.D., F.A.C.C. Professor of Medicine Director, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Division of Cardiovascular Medicine University of Florida Marcus F. Stoddard, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.A.H.A. Professor of Medicine Director, Non-Invasive Cardiology Division of Cardiology University of Louisville Juan Villafane, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.H.R.S., F.A.A.P. Governor ACC, Kentucky Chapter Professor, Dept. of Pediatrics University of Kentucky

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Kentucky Medical Association (KMA)

 

Physicians Still Caring for Kentucky
September 20-22, 2010
Hyatt Regency Louisville, Kentucky

 

The General Session programs on Monday and Tuesday will feature top national speakers focusing on doctor-patient relationships and prescription drug abuse.  The first meeting of the KMA House of Delegates will take place at 11:00 am immediately following the Monday General Session.  Other important events include Reference Committees, the KPPAC Reception, and the President’s Installation and Awards Dinner.  In addition, 16 specialty groups will hold their scientific meetings September 21-22.  Program details and information on hotel accommodations are available at www.kyma.org.

 

 

 

Contact Kentucky Chapter - ACC

6737 W. Washington St., #1300
Milwaukee, WI 53214
Phone: 414-755-6297
Fax: 414-276-7704
info@kentuckyacc.org