Training - JTH Course - JTH

Sedona, AZ US
July 24, 2014 to August 3, 2014

A vast spectrum of topics in Congestive Heart Failure/heart transplant, coronary artery diseases, cardiac arrhythmias, preventive cardiology and valvular heart disease among others will be offered. In keeping pace with current demands, two ABIM modules on cardiovascular diseases and an ABFM Self-Assessment Module will be offered on Sunday for an additional fee.

Enchantment Resort

Enchantment Resort is located two hours north of Phoenix in the spectacular Red Rock country. The resort's adobe casita-style accommodations offer world-class comforts amid its pristine 7-acre setting. An altitude of 4,600 feet ensures that even the hottest Arizona weather is within the comfort zone. Temperatures average 20 degrees cooler than the Phoenix area in the summer. To make hotel reservations and receive the discounted room block rate, please call Enchantment Resort at 800-826-4180 and mention you are attending the Mayo Clinic Cardiology Update conference. 

 

**Please Note:

Enchantment is almost sold out. Please register and reserve your rooms as soon as possible!!!

Target Audience

This course is intended for practicing adult cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, cardiovascular trainees, general internists, family medicine specialists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and anyone with a cardiovascular interest. 

Learning Objectives

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

  • Apply the latest cardiovascular guidelines to improve overall morbidity and mortality rates
  • Describe practice changes to improve care for patients with obesity and heart disease
  • Summarize guidelines to increase preventive care for patients with cardiovascular diseases
  • Assess potential usefulness and limitations in the use of personalized genomic data in assessment of cardiovascular risk
  • Identify guidelines for operative evaluation of cardiovascular patients undergoing noncardiac surgery
  • Review indications, use and limitations of advanced device therapy for congestive heart failure
  • Apply current guidelines for nonpharmacologic treatment of atrial fibrillation
  • Apply current guidelines for the use of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators
  • Describe issues involving the evaluation and treatment of the elderly with syncope
  • Identify barrier-preventing application of cardiovascular guidelines
  • Explain the choice of antiplatelet agents in patients with coronary artery disease
  • Define stem-cell therapy for cardiovascular diseases
  • Explain the current indications and contra-indications for transcatheter aortic valve replacement
  • Recognize the scope of practice of a cardio-oncology clinic

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: 
  • 23.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 23.25 Attendance
Event starts: 
07/24/2014 - 11:00am
Event ends: 
08/03/2014 - 10:45am
Cost:
$635.00
Rating: 
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Enchantment Resort
525 Boynton Canyon Road
Enchantment Resort
Sedona, AZ 86336
United States

Course Directors

  • Luis R. Scott, M.D.
  • Hari P. Chaliki, M.D.

Mayo Clinic Faculty

  • Naser M. Ammash, M.D.
  • Christopher P. Appleton, M.D.
  • Jane L. Bazzell, R.N.
  • Michael J. Bryan, M.D.
  • Krishnaswamy Chandrasekaran, M.D.
  • Leslie T. Cooper Jr., M.D.
  • Regis I. Fernandes, M.D.
  • F. David Fortuin, M.D.
  • Joerg Herrmann, M.D.
  • R. Todd Hurst, M.D.
  • Iftikhar J. Kullo, M.D.
  • Fred Kusumoto, M.D.
  • Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, M.D.
  • Tasneem Z. Naqvi, M.D.
  • Vuyisile T. Nkomo, M.D.
  • Octavio E. Pajaro, M.D., Ph.D.
  • Lori R. Roust, M.D.
  • Robert Scales, Ph.D.
  • Robert L. Scott, M.D.
  • Win-Kuang Shen, M.D.
  • Dan Sorajja, M.D.
  • Komandoor Srivathsan, M.D.
  • D. Eric Steidley, M.D.
  • John P. Sweeney, M.D.
  • Samuel Unzek, M.D.
  • Sara E. Wordingham, M.D.
  • Eric H. Yang, M.D.

Adjunct Faculty

  • Muaz M. Abudiab, M.D.
  • Evan P. Kransdorf, M.D., Ph.D.
  • J. William Schleifer, M.D.

Guest Faculty

  • Karl B. Kern, M.D.
    Sarver Health Center, University Of Arizona
    Tucson, Ariz.
  • John J. Nigro, M.D.
    Phoenix Children's Hospital
    Phoenix, Ariz.

Faculty Disclosure

As a provider accredited by ACCME, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine (Mayo School of Continuous Professional Development) must ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in its educational activities. Course director(s), planning committee, faculty, and all others who are in a position to control the content of this educational activity are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest related to the subject matter of the educational activity. Safeguards against commercial bias have been put in place. Faculty also will disclose any off-label and/or investigational use of pharmaceuticals or instruments discussed in their presentation. Disclosure of this information will be published in course materials so those participants in the activity may formulate their own judgments regarding the presentation.

Available Credit

  • 23.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 23.25 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$635.00
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