CARDIOLOGY UPDATE 2015 A Patient Management Approach

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1 Penn Cardiology at Presents CARDIOLOGY UPDATE 2015 Stockton Seaview Hotel & Golf Club 401 South New York Road Galloway, NJ In Conjunction with the Office of Continuing Medical Education at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and the Department of Nursing Education, Innovation, and Professional Development at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania A C M E / C N E - C E R T I F I E D C O U R S E Course Directors Terry D. Friedman, MD, FACC John J. Ross, Jr., RDCS, RVS, RCS Harvey L. Waxman, MD, FACC

2 TARGET AUDIENCE AND COURSE OVERVIEW This conference is designed for the cardiologist, primary care physician, and nurse practitioner with special interest in cardiology. It will focus on practical and clinical issues faced on a daily basis by the health care professional. A combination of case presentations and didactic lectures will be used to provide an academically sound and clinically relevant cardiology review. Presentations will be provided by nationally recognized experts in their fields. The guest faculty will be joined by full-time faculty members of the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. This program will have clinical patient presentations in the morning and afternoon. There will be detailed discussions of each case by faculty and audience participation will be encouraged. The team approach for best possible outcome (echo technicians, RN and nurse practitioners, and physicians) will be emphasized. National guidelines (American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association) and evidence based medicine will be encouraged in the recommendations for patient care. Course Objectives Upon completion of the program, participants should be able to: Apply the appropriate management of the patient with asymptomatic aortic stenosis Describe transcatheter therapy for mitral regurgitation Summarize current approaches for treatment of atrial fibrillation Identify the benefits of wireless pulmonary artery measurement in heart failure management Discuss the genetics of inherited cardiomyopathies Review LDL cholesterol management and the newer drugs available Summarize recent advances of endovascular treatment of thoracic aortic disease Select treatment of idiopathic pericarditis Explain radial artery approach for catheterization and interventions Describe the current management of ventricular arrhythmias Explain the catheterization intervention procedure for chronic total occlusion of a coronary artery Examine pulmonary artery hypertension management Discuss the quantitative assessment of aortic regurgitation Review stem cell therapy and its role in cardiovascular disease Hosting Organizations Cardiology Update 2015: is hosted by the Philadelphia Heart Institute of and the Heart Institute of Southern New Jersey. Accreditation Physicians: The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Nurses: The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Department of Nursing Education, Innovation and Professional Development is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation. Designation of Credit Physicians: The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nurses: The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Department of Nursing Education, Innovation and Professional Development awards this activity 8.0 contact hours. AAPA: AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for Category I credit from AOACCME, Prescribed credit from AAFP, and AMA PRA Category 1 Credits from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.

3 Certificates and Transcripts After the symposium has concluded, all participants will receive a follow-up with instructions and a link. Once participants submit the request for credit, the earned credits will be available for viewing on a transcript and certificates will be available for printing at Please note that the individual certificate will not be mailed. Disclosures The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Office of Continuing Medical Education, adheres to the ACCME Standards for Commercial Support. Faculty disclosure information will be made available in the conference materials and syllabi. Faculty members are also expected to disclose to participants any discussions of off-label and/or investigational uses of pharmaceutical products within their presentations. Registration Fees The registration fees for Cardiology Update 2015: are $ for physicians, and $ for residents, fellows, nurses, and other allied health professionals. Penn Medicine employees, faculty, staff, and students will receive special course rates of $ for physicians and $ for nurses, healthcare professionals, residents, and fellows. A valid Penn Medicine ID is required to receive the special rate. The registration fee includes attendance to the conference, a course booklet and a link to view the presentations online, continental breakfast, mid-morning and afternoon refreshments, lunch, and post-symposium reception. You may register online for the course by visiting by clicking on CME activities/live events. You may also mail or fax your completed registration form and payment. Please see the top of the registration form for mailing and faxing information. All registrations will be confirmed in writing if your registration form and fee are received by November 5, Cancellation and Refund Policy In order to process refunds for course withdrawals, cancellations must be received in writing by November 5, 2015 (subject to a service charge equivalent to 10% of the registration fee). No refunds will be issued thereafter. The University reserves the right to cancel or postpone this course due to unforeseen circumstances. In the event of cancellation or postponement, the University will refund any registration fees but is not responsible for related costs or expenses to participants, including cancellation fees assessed by hotels, airlines, and travel agencies. Date and Location Cardiology Update 2015: will be held at the Stockton Seaview Hotel & Golf Club, 401 South New York Road, Galloway, NJ Hotel Information The Stockton Seaview Hotel & Golf Club is located at 401 South New York Road, Galloway, NJ offers golf courses, putting green, and a driving range. There are tennis courts, an exercise room, and an indoor swimming pool. The hotel is a short distance from Atlantic City, with the fun of the casinos and boardwalk. Historic Smithville and the Brigantine National Wildlife Refuge are also nearby. The Stockton Seaview Hotel & Golf Club is offering the Cardiology Update 2015 participants a special group rate (single or double occupancy) of $ per night. These rates do not include the 15% sales and occupancy tax. The special room rate is available only until October 14, 2015 or until the block has filled (whichever comes first). Rates are subject to availability once the room block has filled. Please call the Seaview Resort reservations directly at Please be sure to identify yourself as a participant of Cardiology Update 2015 in order to receive the discounted overnight room rate.

4 Course Directors Terry D. Friedman, MD Medical Director Penn Cardiology, Cherry Hill John J. Ross, Jr. RDCS, RVS, RCS Director, Outpatient Non-invasive Cardiovascular Network Harvey L. Waxman, MD Chief of Cardiology Course Faculty Robert M. Bunting, RDCS, RVS Echo Ultrasound Technician Gene Chang, MD Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine Director, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Ian C. Gilchrist, MD Professor of Medicine Penn State Hershey Heart and Vascular Institute Hershey, PA Howard C. Herrmann, MD Professor of Medicine and Surgery Director, Interventional Cardiology Program and Cardiac Catheterization Labs Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital of University of Pennsylvania Sameer Khandhar, MD Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine Leonard S. Lilly, MD Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine Chief of Cardiovascular Medicine Brigham and Women s and Faulkner Hospitals Boston, MA Anjali T. Owens, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine Attending Cardiologist, Heart Failure and Transplantation Director, Penn Familial Cardiomyopathy Program Perelman School of Medicine Alex Reyentovich, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine Medical Director of Left Ventricular Assist Devise Program NYU Langone Medical Center New York, NY William G. Stevenson, MD Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine Harvard Medical School Director, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Program Brigham and Women s Hospital Boston, MA Wilson Y. Szeto, MD Associate Professor of Surgery Surgical Director, Transcatheter Cardio-Aortic Therapies Associate Director Thoracic Aortic Surgery Program Associate Chief, Cardiovascular Surgery James A. Underberg, MD Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine Director, Bellevue Hospital Primary Care Lipid Clinic NYU Langone Medical Center New York, NY Richard L. Weiss, MD Director, Echocardiography

5 CARDIOLOGY UPDATE 2015 A G E N D A 7:00 AM Registration and Continental Breakfast 7:45 AM Welcome Remarks Terry D. Friedman, MD 8:00 AM Case Presentation 8:15 AM Management of the Asymptomatic Patient with Severe Aortic Stenosis A review of current recommendations regarding the approach and follow-up of patients with this valvular abnormality. Leonard S. Lilly, MD 8:40 AM Case Presentation 8:55 AM Transcatheter Therapy of Mitral Regurgitation A review of the current state of catheter intervention in the treatment of mitral regurgitation. Howard C. Herrmann, MD 9:25 AM Current Approaches for Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation A review of current views of rhythm control verses rate control for this arrhythmia. William G. Stevenson, MD 9:55 AM Break 10:10 AM Wireless Pulmonary Artery Monitoring A review of the impact of wireless hemodynamic monitoring in heart failure treatment and its possible role in reducing hospitalizations for this common medical condition. Alex Reyentovich, MD 10:40 AM Genetics of Inherited Cardiomyopathies A review of the role of genetic testing in inherited forms of cardiomyopathy. Anjali Tiku Owens, MD 11:05 AM LDL Limbo: How Low Can You Go? This discussion will focus on the concept of LDL lowering and the new available therapies. A review of safety and timing of aggressive therapy in patients with significant risk factors for atherosclerosis will be provided. James A. Underberg, MD Services for the Disabled If special arrangements are required for an individual with a disability to attend this meeting, please contact the Office of Continuing Medical Education no later than November 5, 2015 at Nondiscrimination Statement The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam Era Veteran or disabled veteran in the administration of educational policies, programs or activities; admissions policies; scholarship and loan awards; athletic, or other University administered programs or employment. Questions or complaints regarding this policy should be directed to Executive Director, Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, 3600 Chestnut Street, Sansom Place East Suite 228, Philadelphia PA or (Voice) or (TDD). 11:35 AM Recent Advances of Endovascular Treatment of Thoracic Aortic Disease This presentation will focus on the utility of endovascular treatment (stents) in acute and chronic thoracic aortic disease. Wilson Y. Szeto, MD 12:00 PM Lunch Moderators for Afternoon Session: Gene Chang, MD and Richard L. Weiss, MD 1:00 PM Idiopathic Pericarditis This presentation will focus on the choice of anti-inflammatory agents, role of colchicine, and how to wean prednisone. Leonard S. Lilly, MD 1:30 PM Radial Artery Access for Catheterization and Percutaneous Procedures This presentation will include advantages and disadvantages of radial access compared to femoral technique. Ian C. Gilchrist, MD 2:00 PM Ventricular Arrhythmia Update This presentation will include updates regarding management of the patient with ventricular arrhythmias. William G. Stevenson, MD 2:30 PM Chronic Total Occlusion: A Catheter Interventional Approach This presentation will focus on recent advances in catheter intervention for chronically occluded coronary vessels. Gene Chang, MD 3:00 PM Break 3:15 PM Pulmonary Artery Hypertension A review of the evaluation and management of this disorder. Alex Reyentovich, MD 3:45 PM Case Presentations 4:15 PM Aortic Regurgitation A review of current approaches to the noninvasive evaluation of aortic regurgitation. Richard L. Weiss, MD 4:45 PM Stem Cell Therapy for Cardiac Repair and the Future of Cardiovascular Regenerative Medicine This discussion will explore the possibility of using stem cell therapy for the treatment of acute MI, refractory angina, and heart failure.the faculty will review the basics of stem cells, discuss the current state of therapies, and offer insight into what the future may hold. Sameer Khandhar, MD 5:15 PM Adjournment and Cocktail Reception

6 CARDIOLOGY UPDATE 2015 CME Registration Form To register online for the course please visit and click on CME Activities/Live Events You May Also Mail or Fax Payment and Registration Information to: Conference Coordinator, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Office of Continuing Medical Education 150 Anatomy/Chemistry Building, 3620 Hamilton Walk Phone: or ; Fax: Please print or type Name (First) (Last) Academic Degree Medical Specialty Affiliation (Hospital, Office, or Company) Address ( Affiliation or Home) City State Zip Phone Fax Registration Fees (pre-payment is required to be officially registered) $350 for Practicing Physicians $300 for Residents, Fellows, Nurses, and Allied Health Professionals $325 for UPHS Physicians (with valid ID) $275 for UPHS House Staff, Nurses, and Allied Health Professionals (with valid ID) Penn Medical ID # Payment Method Make check payable to The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania/CME Visa MasterCard Discover American Express Authorization Signature Cardholder Name Card # Security Code Exp. Date Please Note: Walk-in registrants must bring payment to the program.

7 150 Anatomy/Chemistry Building 3620 Hamilton Walk CARDIOLOGY UPDATE 2015 A C M E / C N E - C E R T I F I E D C O U R S E Stockton Seaview Hotel & Golf Club 401 South New York Road Galloway, NJ Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage P A I D Permit No Phila., PA 19104