MedStar Heart Failure Summit 2020

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Add to Calendar MedStar Heart Failure Summit 2020 10/24/2020 7:00:00 AM 10/24/2020 5:00:00 PM America/New_York Virtual false MM/DD/YYYY


Saturday, October 24, 2020, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM


Cardiac SurgeryCardiovascular DiseaseInternal MedicinePhysical Medicine/ RehabilitationMedical OncologyCritical Care MedicineTransplantPalliative MedicineHospice and Palliative Medicine

This one day symposium will review the latest in the diagnosis and management of advanced heart failure. A special emphasis will be given to special conditions such as infiltrative cardiomyopathies, pulmonary hypertension, and genetic conditions. It will also provide an overview of modalities for treating end-stage advanced heart failure such as mechanical circulatory support and heart transplantation. Integration of palliative care will also be discussed.



Objectives
Upon completion the learner will:

  1. Implement the most recent ACC/AHA guidelines in the diagnosis and management of heart failure.
  2. Recognize special conditions in patients with heart failure including infiltrative cardiomyopathies and pulmonary hypertension.
  3. Identify when to refer patients for specialized diagnostics and referral to advanced heart failure specialists and palliative care providers.
  4. Describe the most current modalities for treating end-stage heart failure including left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) and heart transplant.
  5. Describe the evaluation of patients with suspected infiltrative cardiomyopathy and implement newly approved pharmacologic therapy for amyloidosis.
  6. Identify the risk factors for the development of chemotherapy-related cardiac disease and discuss current recommendations for treatment.


Physician: $75
Resident or Fellow: $40
Physician Assistant: $40
Nurse Practitioner: $40
Nurse: $40
Allied Health Professional: $40
Industry Professional: $100 



Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, MedStar Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Designation

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 6.75 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Physicians: MedStar Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Nurses: This activity is approved for 6.75 ANCC contact hour(s). Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 



AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Physician (6.75 hours), Nurse - ANCC (6.75 hours), Non-Physician Member of the Healthcare Team (6.75 hours), IPCE (6.75 hours), ABIM MOC Part 2 (6.75 hours)