PRE-REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS CLOSED.
Space is available for on-site registration.


Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 0730 hours

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FLIGHT CANDIDATES

This conference is specifically designed for:

  • Registered Nurses

  • Radiologic Technologists

  • Sonographers

  • Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialists
     

MISSION BRIEFING

The Annual EP/Noninvasive Seminar 2010 will provide the participant with an update on the most current information regarding the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease, with an emphasis on advances in the fields of electrophysiology, pacing, and noninvasive cardiology.

MISSION OBJECTIVES

  • Identify goals of atrial fibrillation ablation and appropriate candidates for this treatment. 

  • Incorporate specialized-care delivery models to reduce re-hospitalization rates, and improve functional status and quality of life for the CHF patient.

  • Prioritize patient appropriateness for genetic screening of inherited cardiac channelopathies.

  • Employ a systematic approach for recognizing and diagnosing cardiac arrhythmias.

  • Identify patterns of cardiac arrhythmias (atrial, ventricular, junctional) as they appear on an electrocardiogram.

  • Evaluate the role of remote patient monitoring in device follow-up with the potential benefits and barriers to widespread utilization. 

  • Compare existing practices to best practices of routine and perioperative management of implantable cardioverter-defibrillator devices.

  • Contrast percutaneous left atrial catheter ablation with either rate or rhythm control drugs for reducing total mortality in patients with untreated or undertreated atrial fibrillation.

  • Illustrate the effective use of anticoagulation and newer agents for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation.

  • Critique new devices used in the prevention of stroke in atrial fibrillation.

  • Examine guideline recommendations for new evidence-based state-of-the-art therapy for symptomatic heart failure patients.

  • Apply current guideline recommendations in the decision-making process for different patient case presentations.
     

BATTLE PLAN

0730    Registration

0750    Mission Briefing

0800    The Surface EKG: Knowing the Rules of Engagement
              Manish Assar, MD

0855    Evaluation and Management of Implantable Devices: A Preflight Check
             Jay O. Franklin, MD, FACC

0950     Break

1020     CHF: Take My Breath Away
              Torrey Pless, RN, MSN, FNP-BC

1115     Lunch and Exhibits

1230     Beyond Pharmacology: The Black OPS of CHF
             Johannes J. Kuiper, MD

1325     Inherited Cardiac Defects: Channel to the Danger Zone
             Rajjit Abrol, MD

1420     Break

1430     Advancements in the Management of AFib: The Need to Reduce Speed
              Robert C. Kowal, MD, PhD

1525     Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation: Dodging Tailspins
              Owen Obel, MD, MRCP

1620     Evaluation and Adjournment
 

FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS

Rajjit Abrol, MD
Cardiologist and Cardiac Electrophysiologist
HeartPlace
Dallas, TX

Manish Assar, MD
Cardiologist and Cardiac Electrophysiologist
HeartPlace
Dallas, TX

Jay O. Franklin, MD, FACC
Cardiologist and Cardiac Electrophysiologist
Cardiology Consultants of Texas
Dallas, TX

Robert C. Kowal, MD, PhD
Cardiologist and Cardiac Electrophysiologist
HeartPlace
Dallas, TX

Johannes J. Kuiper, MD
Clinical Cardiologist
HeartPlace
Dallas, TX

Owen Obel, MD, MRCP
Assistant Professor, Cardiology & Internal Medicine
UT Southwestern Medical School
Cardiac Electrophysiologist
Dallas VA Medical Center
Dallas, TX

Torrey Pless, RN, MSN, FNP-BC
Heart Failure and Transplant Nurse Practitioner
HeartPlace
Dallas, TX
 

RENDEZVOUS POINT
 Cityplace Conference Center
 2711 North Haskell Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75204
www.chgcityplace.com
 

REGISTRATION INFORMATION   

Space is limited and early registration is advised. Availability of on-site registration is not guaranteed. Tuition includes digital course syllabus (CD-ROM), continental breakfast, lunch, and refreshment breaks. Registrations received up to ten days prior to the program date will be acknowledged by mail or by email. A $25 service charge will be added to each returned check and/or credit/debit card denial. Cancellation Policy: Cancellations accepted until 5:00 PM CST, Feb. 2, 2010, subject to a $10 administration fee. No refunds will be given after that date. Substitutions will be accepted. No-shows are not eligible for a refund. All preregistered, unpaid no-shows will be billed for the full program tuition.

TUITION

Healthcare - $85

Baylor Healthcare - $75

Group Discount - $75 (contact us at info@camenaegroup.com to request a group discount code)

Student - $35

Late Registration (after 02/02/2010) - $95

 

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT

ARRT

The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists®

EP Seminar 2010 is approved for 7.0 Category A Credits (1 Direct, 6 Indirect) by the ASRT®.

CCT

Certified Cardiographic Technicians

Continuing education credit approved by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation, American Society of Radiologic Technologists, and/or the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography is accepted by CCI for Certified Cardiographic Technicians. Please see RN credit.

RCS

Registered Cardiac Sonographers

Continuing education credit approved by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation is accepted by CCI for Registered Cardiac Sonographers. Please see RN credit.

RCES

Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialists

Continuing education credit approved by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation is accepted by CCI for Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialists. Please see RN credit.

RCIS

Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialists

Continuing education credit approved by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation is accepted by CCI for Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialists. Please see RN credit.

RDMS

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

This activity has been approved for 4.0 SDMS CME Credits.
Continuing education credit approved by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists and/or the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography is accepted by ARDMS®.

RDCS

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographers

This activity has been approved for 4.0 SDMS CME Credits.
Continuing education credit approved by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists and/or the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography is accepted by ARDMS®.

RRA (ARRT)

Registered Radiologic Assistants

Continuing education credit approved by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists is accepted by ARRT, which includes Registered Radiologic Assistants. Please see ASRT Credit.

RN

Registered Nurses

The Camenae Group, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 

This activity provides up to 7.0 Nursing Contact hours.