February 13 - 16, 2015 - Cliff Lodge, Snowbird Resort Snowbird, UT

Course Director: Packer, Douglas L., M.D.

Guest Course Directors: Anderson, Jeffrey L., M.D. Klein, George, M.D. O'Connor, Christopher, M.D. 

This program offers a comprehensive review on the new diagnostic and therapeutic applications in contemporary cardiology. The program format will provide timely data from the latest clinical trials and updates on state-of-the-art techniques through lectures, case presentations, and interactive discussions. Join your colleagues for the latest updates and practice guidelines in cardiology from coronary heart disease, cardiac rhythm disorders, heart failure, prevention, and hypertension.

Registration Fee

Learning Objectives

Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

• Interpret practice guidelines and identify practice reality needs before clinical practice can consistently reach the desired level of evidence-based practice
• Discuss the use of ACE-inhibitors and cardiac resynchronization therapy
• Identify the current recommendations for optimal medical therapy of acute coronary syndromes, as well as understand the selection of the new antithrombin and antiplatelet therapies
• Identify when to apply new medical and surgical therapies for heart failure

Attendance at this Mayo course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be discussed or taught in this course.

Credit Information

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 16.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Core Competencies

• Medical Knowledge