Topic 1: “Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction”

Presenter:  Kevin Davis PA-C

Objectives:

1.  Define Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome (RCVS).

2.  Describe the epidemiology and pathophysiology of RCVS.

3.  Describe the clinical findings and neurovascular imaging associated with RCVS.

4.  Describe the management, prognosis, and potential sequelae of RCVS.

Topic 2:  tPA for Thrombosed Mitral Valve Prosthesis

Presenter:  Michael Sharp PA-C

Objectives:

1.  Describe the incidence of thrombotic events related to mechanical mitral valves.

2.  Identify signs and symptoms of mitral valve thrombosis.

3.  Discuss treatment options for mitral valve thrombosis.

Topic 3:  Myxing up the Diagnoses- A Case of Atrial Fibrillation

Presenter:  Brianna Laartz PA-C

Objectives: 

1.  Identify causes of atrial fibrillation

2.  Be cognizant of cardiac tumors.

3.  Determine diagnostic therapeutic strategies for atrial fibrillation.

Topic 4:  Wolfe-Parkinson-White Syndrome

Presenter:  Leah Chasm-Velasco APRN          

Objectives:

1.  Identify EKG characteristics of preexcitation syndromes.

2.  Discern between WPW pattern and syndrome.

3.  Summarize treatment options for pre-excitation syndromes.

Topic 5:  AL Amyloid

Presenter:  Jayna Ling APRN

Objectives: 

1.  Identify and correlate presenting symptoms for Amyloidosis

2.  Examine appropriate diagnostic workup for Amyloidosis

3.  Differentiate between TTR and AL Amyloidosis

Topic 6:  HPV-Positive Cancer of the Larynx

Presenter:  Chelsea Aldridge PA-C

Objectives: 

1.  Review indications for total laryngectomies

2.  Discuss ENT-related HPV cancers

3.  Explain the importance of HPV prevention