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Cardiovascular Symposium 2007
The Next Generation of Care
presented by:
Full Day Conference:
September 22, 2007
Valley River Inn - Eugene, OR
Lunch Speaker: Alberto Salazar: Preparing Runners for the 2008 Olympics
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Who Should Attend?
Cardiologists, cardiac and vascular surgeons, Family Practice, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Primary Care physicians, as well as nurses, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, physician assistants and other clinicians involved in cardiovascular disease
treatment.
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Symposium Objectives
At the conclusion of the conference, participants should better understand the:
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Current recommendations regarding the care and triage of patients with acute MI
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Diabetes management as relates to new insulin treatment and diabetes therapy
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Coronary calcium scoring and CT angiography use in determining optimal treatment decisions
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Percutaneous therapy as treatment for peripheral arterial disease
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Surgical approaches and prosthesis for aortic stenosis
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Current safety status of drug-eluting stents
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Mechanical treatment of heart failure as relates to cardiac resynchronization
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Diagnosis pitfalls for women presenting with atypical chest pain
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Training regimens for Olympic runners
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Optional participant cholesterol screening prior to symposium start
Symposium Description
The goal of the Cardiovascular Symposium 2007 is to review current diagnosis and treatment strategies in cardiovascular disease to improve patient care. The program is aimed at physicians and allied health professionals. Our panel of lecturers includes regional experts who will provide the most current information available, including literature review and practical guidelines. Presentation format comprised of clinical overviews, didactic content with case illustrations, and time for follow up discussion.
Symposium Topics
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Improving Door-to-Balloon Time - Now Under 65 Minutes
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Angiography/Coronary Calcium – Use in Clinical Decision
Making
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Update on Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Endograft
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Percutaneous Therapy for Obstructive Peripheral Artery
Disease
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Aortic Stenosis: Advances in Surgical Approaches and
Prosthesis
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Drug-Eluting Stent and Late Thrombosis: Safety Issues
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Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy: Mechanical Treatment of Heart Failure
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Middle Aged Woman with Atypical Chest Pain: What’s the Work-Up?
Lunch Speaker:
Alberto Salazar: Preparing Runners for the 2008 Olympics
A top runner and American record holder in the 5,000 and 10,000 meters, winner of 3 New York and 1 Boston Marathons, and founder and coach for the Nike-funded Oregon Project.
Continuing Education Credits
Joint Sponsorship
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of Sacred Heart Medical Center and Oregon Heart and Vascular Institute. SHMC is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for
physicians.
Accreditation
Sacred Heart Medical Center Continuing Medical Education is accredited by the Oregon Medical Association to sponsor Continuing Medical Education activities for
physicians. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 08664, for 8.0 contact hours.
American Medical Association
Sacred Heart Medical Center’s Continuing Medical Education department designates this educational activity for 7.5 Category 1 credit™ toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the activity.
Registration Fees
Early Registration -on or before 9/1/07: Physicians $125, Allied Professionals
$70
Regular Registration - after 9/1/07: Physicians $160, Allied Professionals
$105.
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Registration
Registration Cancellation/Refund policy: Refunds will be issued, less a $25 administrative fee, if the cancellation request is received by September 1, 2007. A refund of 50% will be issued if the cancellation notice is received prior to September 8, 2007. No refunds on or after September 8, 2007. Substitutions are allowed, but the conference staff must be notified prior to September 8, 2007.
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Conference Sponsors
Lodging Information
The conference is held at the Valley River Inn, a resort style hotel in Eugene. Relax and unwind for the weekend at the Valley River Inn. A small block of rooms at Valley River Inn has been reserved for the 21st and 22nd at the rate of $119 for single or double occupancy. Call (800) 543-8266 for reservations and mention “OHVI Cardiovascular Symposium” when reserving rooms for this
rate.
Valley River Inn
(800) 543-8266
1000 Valley River Way
Eugene, OR 97401
Adjacent to the Willamette River and miles of walking trails, Valley River Center, and minutes from U of O and
downtown.
Lodging Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be received 24 hours prior to arrival or 1 night room and tax will be assessed. Any reservation canceled within 48 hours of arrival will be charged one (1) night’s room and tax.
Symposium Planning Committee
Phoebe Ashley, MD, Co-chair
Joseph Chambers, MD, Co-chair
Chris Berry
Susan Blane
Christine Burbank
Barbara Dember
Susan Glover, RN
Chris Traver
Diane Mattoon
Symposium Contact
Diane Mattoon
phone: 541-686-6857 / via email: DMattoon@peacehealth.org
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