Success with Failure: New Strategies for the Eval and Treatment of Congestive Heart Failure 2015

Dana Point, CA US
August 10, 2015 to August 12, 2015

Success With Failure: Heart Failure for Clinical Practice will feature up-to-date presentations on the evaluation and treatment of heart failure.  New diagnostic tools, drugs, and devices will be reviewed along with their role in specific clinical situations.  Integration of guidelines and clinical management will be highlighted.  The program format includes interactive case-based discussions, surgical and medical perspectives to ensure a lively and relevant educational opportunity for all participants.  

Course Highlights
•    Heart failure evaluation and management
•    Practice guidelines, performance measures, and clinical research
•    Review contrasting medical and surgical perspectives
•    Focus on heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
•    MOC knowledge module – advanced heart failure and transplant

Registration Fee:
Course Registration (MD, PhD, DO, PharmD)               $715.00
Course Registration (Resident, NP, RN, Sonographer) $685.00

Location
The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel is a beautiful beach resort in Southern California.  The Pacific Ocean caresses along unspoiled stretches of beach under the gentle warmth of year-round sunshine. A choice of land and water activities abound including sailing, deep sea fishing, and golfing at nearby links along with direct access to two miles of sandy beach.

Lodging
Guest rooms have been reserved for attendees and their guests with special course rates of $275 for Run of House.  In order to receive the special rate, reservations must be made before the room block is filled or before the expiration date of July 10, 2015, whichever comes first.  Reservations will be taken following this date based on space and rate availability.  Reservation may be made via the link below or by phone at 877-266-6065.  Please reference the group name Mayo Clinic Success with Failure CME when making reservations.

Run of House: $275
Phone reservation: 877-266-6065
Online reservations

Lodging arrangements are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.

Mayo Clinic Division of Cardiovascular Diseases is not responsible for expenses incurred by an individual who is not confirmed and for whom space is not available at the meeting.  Costs incurred by the registrant such as airline or hotel fees or penalties are the responsibility of the registrant.

Travel
The area can be reached from a number of airports in the area.  The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is located in South Orange County midway between Los Angeles and San Diego. 
        
From                                                          Distance
John Wayne/Orange County Airport; SNA      25 minutes/23 miles
Los Angeles International Airport; LAX           60 minutes/63 miles
San Diego Lindbergh Field Airport; SAN        75 minutes/67 miles

Private transportation services (sedan/limousine) to/from all airports can be arranged by contacting The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel Concierge Desk at 949-240-5094. 24-hour advance notice required.Travel arrangements are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.

Parking:
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel provides valet parking for all vehicles.  Self parking is NOT available. 

Learning Objectives

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

  • Identify relevant features of national heart failure guidelines
  • Analyze new treatments for heart failure including devices
  • Characterize the timing and expected outcome for surgical interventions in heart failure patients including those with ischemic heart disease and valvular heart disease

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.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 15.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
Event starts: 
08/10/2015 - 6:00am
Event ends: 
08/12/2015 - 4:00pm
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Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel Resort
One Ritz-Carlton Drive
Dana Point, CA 92629
United States

Course Directors
Brooks S. Edwards, M.D.
Barry L. Karon, M.D.            
Barry A. Borlaug, M.D.

Mayo Faculty 
Bernard J. Gersh, M.B., Ch.B., D.Phil.
Carolyn Landolfo, M.D.
Kevin Landolfo, M.D.
Grace Lin, M.D.
Christopher J. McLeod, M.B., Ch.B., Ph.D.
Margaret M. Redfield, M.D.

Guest Faculty
Clyde W. Yancy, M.D.

 

Available Credit

  • 15.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
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