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ForwardClinical Autonomic Disorders: Case-Based and Laboratory Workshop 2025
This course is offered Live (in-person) only
Course Directors - Jeremy Cutsforth-Gregory, M.D., Kamal Shouman M.D., and David M. Sletten, M.B.A.
May 30 - 31, 2025 - Mayo Clinic - Rochester, Minnesota
This course focuses primarily on the three autonomic function tests that have CPT codes. Course lectures focus on underlying physiology, patient preparation, indications for autonomic testing, factors that affect the results of these autonomic tests, and HCFA requirements. The heart of the course demonstrates specific autonomic function tests; including quantitative sudomotor axon reflect tests (QSART), tests of cardiovagal function (heart rate response to deep breathing and to the Valsalva maneuver), and tests of the adrenergic function. Hands-on demonstrations are incorporated.
Content on the interpretation of common and uncommon examples of tests is highlighted, in addition to lectures on a number of dysautonomias (POTS, syncope, autoimmune neuropathy; and pain) on which new information is available, or disorders where the autonomic laboratory is responsible for evaluating.
Target Audience
This course is designed for individuals interested in the performance of noninvasive clinical autonomic tests, who are primarily neurologists, autonomic laboratory personnel, autonomic clinicians, and clinical neurophysiologists.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Recognize the underlying basis for the evaluation of autonomic function.
- Demonstrate how to utilize autonomic testing in patients with autonomic disorders.
- Develop a plan for autonomic testing of patients with autonomic disorders.
- Assess commercially available autonomic equipment.
- Select new autonomic function tests using underlying autonomic principles.
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.
FRIDAY, May 30, 2025
5:00 p.m. Registration
5:30 p.m. Welcome and Course Overview
Elizabeth Coon, M.D., Jeremy Cutsforth-Gregory, M.D., Kamal Shouman, M.D., and David M. Sletten, M.B.A., CAP
5:40 p.m. Introduction to the Autonomic Nervous System
Eduardo E. Benarroch, M.D.
6:20 p.m. Indications and Patient Preparation for Autonomic Testing
Phillip A. Low, M.D.
6:50 p.m. Equipment Overview
David M. Sletten, M.B.A.
7:00 p.m. Refreshment Break
7:10 p.m. Evaluation of Adrenergic and Cardiovagal Function
Wolfgang Singer, M.D.
7:50 p.m. Evaluation of Sudomotor Function: QSART/ QSWEAT and TST
Elizabeth Coon, M.D.
8:15 p.m. Panel Q&A
8:30 p.m. Adjourn
SATURDAY, May 31, 2025
7:30 a.m. Breakfast
8:00 a.m. Welcome & Announcements
Elizabeth Coon, M.D., Jeremy Cutsforth-Gregory, M.D., Kamal Shouman, M.D., and David M. Sletten, M.B.A., CAP
8:05 a.m. Central Autonomic Disorders
Elizabeth Coon, M.D.
8:40 a.m. Sweating Disorders
Kamal Shouman, M.D.
9:15 a.m. Orthostatic Hypotension, Orthostatic Intolerance, and Syncope
Jeremy Cutsforth-Gregory, M.D.
9:50 a.m. Refreshment Break
10:05 a.m. Lab Sessions Orientation
10:15 a.m. Lab Session 1
Group 1 – HRDB/VAL Group 2 – Tilt
Group 3 – QSWEAT
Group 4 – TST or ARS Troubleshooting
11:00 a.m. Lab Session 2
Group 1 – Tilt Group 2 – QSWEAT
Group 3 – TST or ARS Troubleshooting Group 4 – HRDB/VAL
11:45 a.m. Lunch
12:45 p.m. Lab Session 3
Group 1 – QSWEAT
Group 2 – TST or ARS Troubleshooting Group 3 – HRDB/VAL
Group 4 – Tilt
1:30 p.m. Lab Session 4
Group 1 – TST or ARS Troubleshooting Group 2 – HRDB/VAL
Group 3 – Tilt Group 4 – QSWEAT
2:15 p.m. Refreshment Break
2:30 p.m. Autonomic Neuropathies
Wolfgang Singer, M.D.
3:05 p.m. Small Fiber Neuropathies and Pain
Sarah E. Berini, M.D.
3:40 p.m. Refreshment Break
3:50 p.m. Round Table with Course Participants
5:00 p.m. Adjourn
Lodging Information
Rochester Marriott Mayo Clinic Area
101 1st Ave. SW
Rochester, MN 55902
507-280-6000
Kahler Grand Hotel
20 2nd Ave. SW
Rochester, MN 55902
507-280-6200
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
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 designates this live activity for a maximum of 9.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians 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.
| Day | Credits |
|---|---|
| Friday | 2.75 |
| Saturday | 6.25 |
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
Available Credit
- 9.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 9.00 Attendance
Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities Available!
The Clinical Autonomic Disorders: Case-Based and Laboratory Workshop 2025 course is pleased to offer the opportunity for commercial companies to interact with health care providers and highlight their products and services. If you are interested in exhibiting or sponsoring the course, please complete the following:
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- Exhibit - Complete the Exhibitor Agreement Form
Price
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Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which individual differences are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.
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