13th Annual Heart Rhythm & ECG Course: A Case-Based Approach

Scottsdale, AZ US
December 6, 2024 to December 8, 2024

This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options

Course Directors: Hicham El Masry, M.D.Dan Sorajja, M.D. and Arturo M. Valverde, M.D.

December 6 - 8, 2024 - Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort - Scottsdale, Arizona

The 13th Annual Heart Rhythm & ECG Course concentrates on general ECG understanding, guidelines on atrial fibrillation (A-fib) and heart failure management. Course topics include recent advances in A-fib management, interventional procedures and their indications, evolving stroke risk score, device management, and sudden cardiac death. This course allows healthcare professionals to update their medical knowledge, enhance clinical skills, and support professional development through a dynamic curriculum. Attendees realize important advances in the medical field while addressing desired educational needs and current practice gaps. Through didactic lectures, case-study presentations, and audience interaction, this course strives to develop and promote continuing education with the ultimate goal of enhancing patient care.

Registration - Live and LivestreamEarly Bird Fee*Standard Fee
M.D., D.O., Ph.D.$700$775
Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees$575$650
*Early Bird Fee expires November 8, 2024

Target Audience

This course is intended for general internists, hospitalists, family practitioners, and allied health staff participating in cardiac services.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Recognize common ECG patterns.
  • Discuss current guidelines for the management of atrial fibrillation.
  • Recognize anticoagulation via validated risk-scoring systems, including consideration of left atrial appendage occlusion devices.
  • Summarize life-style measures which can decrease atrial fibrillation burden.
  • List criteria for selection of patients for ablation of atrial fibrillation.
  • Identify criteria for appropriate patients to undergo MRI who have a CIED.
  • Review current guidelines for implantable defibrillator in primary prevention of sudden death.
  • Recognize treatment for pacemaker and ICD implantation complications.


Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 15.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
  • 15.75 ANCC
  • 15.75 Attendance
Event starts: 
12/06/2024 - 7:25am
Event ends: 
12/08/2024 - 12:20pm

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13th Annual Heart Rhythm & ECG Course: A Case-Based Approach

Scottsdale, AZ

December 6 - December 8, 2024

All Presentations Mountain Standard Time

 

Friday, December 6, 2024

Day 1: AFIB Galore
Moderator: Dan Sorajja, M.D.

7:00 AM

7:25 AM

Registration, Breakfast and Exhibits

7:25 AM

7:30 AM

Welcome Announcements

7:30 AM

8:00 AM

ECG Reading

8:00 AM

8:20 AM

Updated AF Guidelines: Top 10 Takeaways
John M. Miller, M.D.

8:20 AM

8:40 AM

Rhythm Control of AF
Luis R. Scott, M.D.

8:40 AM

9:00 AM

Ablation of AF
Komandoor Srivathsan, M.D.

9:00 AM

9:20 AM

Can I Stop OAC After Ablation?
Julia Indik, M.D., Ph.D.

9:20 AM

9:40 AM

Rate Control of AF
Dan Sorajja, M.D.

9:40 AM

10:00 AM

Panel Discussion

10:00 AM

10:20 AM

Break and Exhibits

10:20 AM

10:40 AM

SCAF
Julia Indik, M.D., Ph.D.

10:40 AM

11:00 AM

CHADS-Vasc Limitations
Dan Sorajja, M.D.

11:00 AM

11:20 AM

Lifestyle Modifications in AF
John M. Miller, M.D.

11:20 AM

11:40 AM

Perioperative Management of AC in AF Patients
Hicham El Masry, M.D.

11:40 AM

12:00 PM

Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion: Is AC Obsolete?
Eric H. Yang, M.D.

12:00 PM

12:20 PM

Question and Answer Session

12:20 PM

1:20 PM

 Lunch Break

1:20 PM

1:40 PM

AF Recurrence After the Third Ablation: What Now?
Luis R. Scott, M.D.

1:40 PM

2:00 PM

Not All AFIBs are Created Equal: Special Considerations in Cancer Patients
Hicham El Masry, M.D.

2:00 PM

2:10 PM

Debate on Rhythm Monitoring and AF Screening:
Pro: Who Needs a Loop in 2024?

Paul S. Bibby, APRN, AGACNP-BC, M.S.N.

2:10 PM

2:20 PM

Con: Screen Detected AF is Only a Black Hole!
Deandra R. O'Connor, AGACNP-BC, M.S.N.

2:20 PM

2:40 PM

Abstract Session (3-4 Abstract Discussion)

2:40 PM

2:50 PM

Question and Answer Session

2:50 PM

3:50 PM

ECG Workshop: The Classics
Hicham El Masry, M.D. and Dan Sorajja, M.D.

3:50 PM

 5:20  PM

Welcome Reception

 

Saturday, December 7, 2024

Day 2: Pacemakers, ICDs and SCDs

Moderator: Arturo M. Valverde, M.D.

7:00 AM

7:30 AM

Breakfast and Exhibits

7:30 AM

7:40 AM

Announcements

7:40 AM

8:00 AM

ECG Reading

8:00 AM

8:20 AM

MRI and Devices
Win-Kuang Shen, M.D.

8:20 AM

8:40 AM

TR and Devices
Arturo M. Valverde, M.D.

8:40 AM

9:00 AM

ICD for 1ry Prevention
Freddy Del-Carpio Munoz, M.D.

9:00 AM

9:20 AM

Pacemaker/ ICD Complications/Role of Extraction
Dan Sorajja, M.D.

9:20 AM

9:40 AM

Not All VTs are Created Equal
Christopher V. DeSimone, M.D., Ph.D.

9:40 AM

10:00 AM

Panel Discussion

10:00 AM

10:20 AM

Break and Exhibits

10:20 AM

10:40 AM

Channelopathies Not to Miss
Mayank Sardana, M.B.B.S., M.D.

10:40 AM

11:00 AM

Syncope: Red Flags
Win-Kuang Shen, M.D.

11:00 AM

11:20 AM

Novel HCM Risk Factors
Said Alsidawi, M.D.

11:20 AM

11:40 AM

Acquired Long QT
Andrew S. Tseng, M.D.

11:40 AM

12:00 PM

Athletes and SCD
Satyajit T. Reddy, M.D.        

12:00 PM

12:20 PM

Question and Answer Session

 

Sunday, December 8, 2024

Day 3: Heart Failure and Miscellaneous

Moderator: Hicham El Masry, M.D.

7:00 AM

7:30 AM

Breakfast and Exhibits

7:30 AM

7:40 AM

Announcements

7:40 AM

8:00 AM

ECG Reading

8:00 AM

8:20 AM

CRT and Physiologic Pacing
Freddy Del-Carpio Munoz, M.D.

8:20 AM

8:40 AM

Role of AF Ablation in CHF
Arturo M. Valverde, M.D.

8:40 AM

9:00 AM

Role of PVC Ablation in CHF
Komandoor Srivathsan, M.D.

9:00 AM

9:20 AM

ICD Downgrade at the Time of ERI: Is It Ever Appropriate?
Vaibhav R. Vaidya, M.B.B.S.

9:20 AM

9:40 AM

Amyloid and Arrhythmias
David E. Steidley, M.D.        

9:40 AM

10:00 AM

Panel Discussion

10:00 AM

10:20 AM

Break and Exhibits

10:20 AM

10:40 AM

WCD Debate: Pro: All it Takes is One Save
Vaibhav R. Vaidya, M.B.B.S.

10:40 AM

11:00 AM

Con: But Where is the Data?
Arturo M. Valverde, M.D.

11:00 AM

11:20 AM

Leadless Pacemakers: Uses and Pitfalls
Hicham El Masry, M.D.

11:20 AM

11:40 AM

AI and ECG
Reza Arsanjani, M.D.

11:40 AM

12:00 PM

Future Therapies and CHF Devices
Mayank Sardana, M.B.B.S., M.D. 

12:00 PM

12:20 PM

Question and Answer Session

12:20 PM

 

Adjourn

 

 

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort
7575 East Princess Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
United States

A block of guest rooms has been reserved at a special group rate of $309 (USD), per night, plus taxes. There are additional fees of $12.00 per person to cover round trip porterage and $2.00 per person, per day, for housekeeping gratuity. You may reserve your room by calling 1-800-344-4758 or use the online reservation link below. If you make your reservation via phone, be sure to specify you are with the Mayo Clinic Heart Rhythm & ECG Course.

Reservation requests must be made by November 14, 2024 in order to qualify for the group rate.

Reservation Link

Please note potential additional charges below.

A charge of $30.00 per person, per night will be added to the folio for each guest over double occupancy. There will be no charge for children up to and including the age of 18 years who share the room with their parents. Maximum occupancy per room: four (4).

A daily resort service charge of $52.00, plus 14.02% tax is optional. Individual group guests will have the opportunity to select to receive bundle of added values and will not automatically be charged a daily resort fee. Should group guests wish to elect a daily resort fee, they will receive amenities such as:

  • Unlimited basic Internet access in guestrooms
  • Afternoon access to Trailblazers Recreation Center for the family, hours: 1 to 5 pm. *Morning access (9 to 11:30 am) to Trailblazers Kids Club Program and lunch (11:30 am to 1 pm) is available at an additional cost for up to three children (Ages 5-12)
  •  $30 Well & Being credit toward a body or facial treatment per paid night, valid once per day. Spa treatments receive access to Well & Being Spa amenities for the day, including: co-ed waterfall treatment pool, sauna, steam room, aromatherapy lounge, private rooftop pool and more (credit not cumulative and valid once per day) 
  • Shuttle transportation service to and from Toro Latin Restaurant & Rum Bar, TPC Scottsdale and Grayhawk golf courses (not to be utilized for organized group movements)
  •  Courtesy fishing pole rental for Lagoon fishing (unavailable during Christmas at the Princess)
  •  Preferred TPC Scottsdale rates and tee times
  • Golf bag storage at the resort
  • Business services offered at front desk (printing, photocopying, and faxing of documents for guest personal use, up to five pages)
  • Electric vehicle charging stations, including Tesla, based on availability
  • Infused water stations available in the lobby. Fruit and specialty lemonade available from 3 to 6 pm. Coffee available in the lobby from 2 to 6 am. Boxed water available all day.
  • Jogger station: (2) water bottles, towels and running trail map available between 6 and 9 am at Guest Services for individual guest - not for organized group
  • Bicycles: Cruising bikes are available 7 am to 5 pm, up to two guests on a first-come, first-served basis, for one-hour usage, based on availability
  • Overnight shoeshine (one pair per room per night)
  • Item purchase delivery from Fairmont Floral, Well & Being Spa, Well & Being Spa Lifestyle Boutique, Maverick, Anna J, Provisions and Reflections to your guest room (up to five items)
  • Access to pickleball court, for one-hour usage, daily. Pickleball equipment available at Trailblazers

In addition, all guests receive:

  • Access to 24-hour Fairmont Fitness Center with your room key.


Parking:

  • Overnight valet parking is $38.00 per day
  • Overnight self-parking is $25.00 per day
  • Daytime valet parking is $15.00 per day
  • Daytime self-parking is $18.00 per day up to 10 hrs

These rates are subject to change without notice.

The Princess resort is the longest running AAA Five Diamond hotel in Scottsdale and they look forward to making your stay memorable. This breathtaking resort offers you world-class hospitality in the Valley of the Sun. You'll find unparalleled luxury at this resort designed to connect you with the beauty and serenity of Arizona's Sonoran Desert. The resort is located minutes away from shopping centers and the bustling cultural center that is home to art museums, the Musical Instrument Museum, the Desert Botanical Gardens, five Major League sports teams, Arabian horse shows, art walks, culinary festivals, hot air ballooning, hiking, jeep tours, and more.

All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant. Note: The standard hotel individual reservation cancellation policy of 30 days prior to arrival will apply.

Course Directors
Hicham El Masry, M.D.
Dan Sorajja, M.D.
Arturo M. Valverde, M.D.

Mayo Faculty
Said Alsidawi, M.D.
Reza Arsanjani, M.D.
Paul S. Bibby, APRN, AGACNP-BC, M.S.N.
Deandra R. O'Connor, AGACNP-BC, M.S.N.
Hicham El Masry, M.D.
Ammar M. Killu, M.B.B.S.
Fred Kusumoto, M.D.
Satyajit T. Reddy, M.D.
Julie L. Rosenthal, M.D.
Mayank Sardana, M.B.B.S., M.D.
Luis R. Scott, M.D.
Win-Kuang Shen, M.D.
Dan Sorajja, M.D.
Komandoor Srivathsan, M.D.
Andrew S. Tseng, M.D.
Vaibhav R. Vaidya, M.B.B.S.
Arturo M. Valverde, M.D.
Eric H. Yang, M.D.

Guest Faculty
John M. Miller, M.D.
Indiana University
Indianapolis, IN

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Statement(s):

AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 15.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 15.75 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.

 

DayCredit(s)
Friday7.00
Saturday4.50
Sunday4.25

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Available Credit

  • 15.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
  • 15.75 ANCC
  • 15.75 Attendance

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