CME - Cardiovascular Summit for Primary Care 2015

Description: Objectives This CME conference will provide healthcare professionals with practical information regarding diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease. At the end of the conference, participants should be able to: - Apply current understanding of the pathophysiology of atrial fibrillation to patient care. - Identify current treatment options for atrial fibrillation, with an emphasis on local experience with Arctic Front cryoablation. - Review stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation, including novel anticoagulation medications and future use of left atrial closure devices. - Define current indications and guidelines for the primary and secondary prevention of sudden cardiac death. - Define current indications and guidelines for implantation of chronic resynchronization therapy for treatment of heart failure. - Define pathophysiology and epidemiology of aortic stenosis. - Describe the indications for aortic valve replacement. - Compare eligible patient populations for surgical vs. transcatheter aortic valve replacement. Who Should Attend Family Medicine and Internal Medicine Providers -Physicians -Residents -Physician Assistants -Nurse Practitioners Physician Credits This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements of the Washington State Medical Association through the joint providership of PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center and The Vancouver Clinic. PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center is accredited by the WSMA to provide continuing medical education for physicians. PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This activity meets the criteria for up to 5 hours of Category I CME credit to satisfy the relicensure requirements of the Washington State Medical Quality Assurance Commission. Time: 2/28/2015 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM Cost: free Location: Hilton of Vancouver, WA 301 West 6th Street Vancouver, WA 98660 Self Parking: Vancouver Center Building "Park and Go" garage. Located at the Northeast corner of 6th and Columbia. Minimal charge for parking. Breakfast provided. Contact: Valerie Wong-Cyran Phone: 360-514-2930