OVERVIEW

This annual two-day Congress offered both in-person and online will introduce the newest developments in cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, and vascular surgery. Rich and stimulating presentations covering heart failure, coronary and aortic valve controversies will be delivered by experts in the fields of cardiology, cardiac surgery, and vascular surgery.

Cardiovascular care can be a complex issue and patient problems are diverse, necessitating a team approach involving different disciplines with differing expertise and skills. A separate breakout session for advanced practice providers will provide topics to support a team approach to patient care.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Specialties - Cardiac, Cardiology, Cardiopulmonary, Diagnostic, EP, Heart Failure and Transplant, Hospital, Internal, Interventional, Medicine, OTHER, Radiology, Surgery, Thoracic, Ultrasound, Vascular

Professions - Allied Health Professional, Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice Nurse, Other - HealthCare Professional, Physician, Physician (Fellow), Physician (Resident), Physician Assistant

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Employ echocardiography to identify patients with severe aortic stenosis and regurgitation.
2. Discuss potential treatment options for severe aortic stenosis and determine who is best suited for TAVR vs. SAVR.
3. Identify patients that may benefit from aortic valve repair.
4. Examine the timing and options for treating mitral regurgitation and atrial fibrillation.
5. Recognize the impact of untreated Atrial Fibrillation in the mortality of aortic, mitral, and coronary surgeries.
6. Discuss current medical, surgical, and endovascular options for peripheral vascular disease.
7. Evaluate patients with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM).
8. Recognize treatment options for HOCM including septal ablation, transaortic, and transmitral septal myectomy.
9. Differentiate the various types of heart failure.
10. Select appropriate heart failure management options.
11. Discuss advances in invasive monitoring and management options to provide the best long-term outcomes for patients.
12. Discriminate between the various techniques available for treating coronary artery disease in order to best guide patients.
13. Apply relationship-building values and the principles of team dynamics to perform effectively in different team roles to plan, deliver, and evaluate patient/population-centered care and population health programs and policies that are safe, timely, efficient, effective, and equitable.

ACCREDITATION

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

Physicians: This educational activity is designated for a maximum of 15.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For more information please visit the official event page.