UPMC Hamot 2021 Cardiovascular Update

May 14, 2021

Join your colleagues and gain the latest updates and practice guidelines in cardiovascular care!

This full-day symposium offers a comprehensive review of new diagnostic techniques and therapeutic treatments, the latest clinical trials, and state-of-the-art technology in contemporary cardiovascular medicine using concise didactic presentations, combined with a panel discussion and case presentations. Following this course, the participant should be able to formulate a practical approach to common cardiovascular disorders; identify the appropriate tests that can be used to determine the severity of the patient problem and make an accurate diagnosis; discuss the various treatment options available; and recognize how to treat and when to refer cardiac patients. This activity is expected to result in increased confidence in making a diagnosis and providing effective treatment, referral, and follow-up care with the overall goal of improving patient outcomes.

Target Audience

Family physicians, internists, cardiologists, cardiovascular thoracic surgeons, advance practice providers, nurses, allied health professionals, and other health  care professionals who treat and care for patients with heart disease will benefit from attending this educational activity.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

  • Describe common causes of systolic dysfunction
  • Discuss effective diagnostic workup for new systolic dysfunction
  • Review anatomy and physiology of mitral and tricuspid valves
  • Discuss treatment modalities available for tricuspid and mitral valve dysfunction
  • Assess efficacy of tests used to evaluate common vascular disorders and determine the best test for specific cases
  • Discuss the difference between functional and anatomic testing for vascular disorders
  • Recognize when to refer or consult with a vascular specialist to provide optimal patient care
  • Define the Society of Thoracic Surgeons’ (STS) risk score calculation
  • Review low risk TAVR trials
  • Discuss pros and cons of both surgical and transcatheter approach to aortic valve replacement
  • Review basic evaluation and work up for atrial fibrillation
  • Describe treatment modalities for atrial fibrillation, including anticoagulants, medical therapies, ablation, and appendage occlusion
  • Review interesting cases and cutting-edge treatments in cardiovascular medicine
  • Review current state of advanced treatment for heart failure in the community
  • Assess the impact heart failure and heart transplant from a patient’s perspective
  • Review indications for cardiac rehabilitation
  • Describe the various phases of cardiac rehabilitation
  • Recognize when it is appropriate to refer patients to a cardiac rehabilitation program

Additional Information

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 6.00 AAPA Category I CME
  • 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 6.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 6.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
01/18/2021
Course expires: 
12/31/2021
Event starts: 
05/14/2021 - 7:00am EDT
Event ends: 
05/14/2021 - 6:00pm EDT
Cost:
$1.00

Program Agenda

8:00 – 8:05

You Had Me at Hello: Introduction

Richard Petrella, MD, FACC, FACP, FSCAI, FSVM

8:05 – 8:35

Houston, We Have a Problem: Evaluation of New Systolic Dysfunction

Eric Dueweke, MD, MBA, FACC

8:40 – 9:10

To Infinity and Beyond!  Evaluation and Treatment of Semilunar Valve Dysfunction

Christopher Good, DO, FACC

9:15 – 9:40

The Force is Strong with This One: Interpretation of Vascular Studies

Robert Maholic, DO, FACC, FSVM

9:40 – 10:00

Break

10:00 – 10:45

You Talking to Me? Low Risk TVAR vs SVAR

Francis Ferdinand, MD; Quentin Orlando, DO, FACC, FSCAI

10:50 – 11:20

Say Hello to my Little Friend: Advanced Therapies for Afib

Jean Moubarak, MD, FACC

11:25 – 11:50

You Can’t Handle the Truth: Q & A Session

Faculty Panel

11:50 – 12:30

I’ll Have What She’s Having - Lunch Break

12:30 – 1:10

Snap Out of It! Interesting Cases – Are You Awake?

Faculty Panel

1:15 – 2:15

There’s No Place like Home: Advanced VADS in the Community

Gavin Hickey, MD

2:20 – 2:40

After All, Tomorrow is Another Day: One Patient’s Journey from Life with Heart Failure to Life After Transplant

Jennifer Cassidy

2:40 – 3:00

Break

3:00 – 3:30

Just When I Thought I was Out, They Pulled me Back In: Cardiac Rehab

Craig Davic, M.Ed.

3:35 – 4:00

Thank You Sir, May I Have Another? Q&A Session

Faculty Panel

4:00

I’ll Be Back! Closing Remarks

 

 

 

Teams
Hamot, PA
United States

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the conference will be held virtually, through Zoom. 

Pre-registrants will be sent links prior to the conference, and all links will be available on the conference website for those who have registered. 

All presentations will be taking place live eastern standard time (EST)

 

COURSE DIRECTORS:

Dr. Robert L Maholic, DO - Erie, PA - Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology  - Book Appointment

Robert Maholic, DO, FACC, FSVM

Department of CV Medicine and Surgery

UPMC Hamot

Dr. Quentin Orlando, DO - Erie, PA - Cardiology - Book Appointment

Quentin M. Orlando, DO, FACC, FSCAI

Department of CV Medicine and Surgery

UPMC Hamot

KEYNOTE SPEAKER:

Gavin W Hickey

Gavin Hickey, MD

Assistant Professor of Medicine

Medical Director, Ventricular Assist Device Program, UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute

Program Director, UPMC Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant and Pulmonary Hypertension Fellowship Program

UPMC, Pittsburgh, PA

GUEST PATIENT SPEAKER:

Jennifer Cassidy

Erie, PA

FACULTY:

Craig Davic, M.Ed.

Clinical Exercise Physiologist

UPMC Hamot Cardiac Rehab

 

Dr. Eric J Dueweke, MD - Monroeville, PA - Cardiology - Book Appointment

Eric Dueweke, MD, MBA, FACC

UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute

University of Pittsburgh Physicians

 

Dr. Francis Darrell Ferdinand, MD - Erie, PA - Cardiothoracic Surgery -  Book Appointment

Francis Ferdinand, MD

Division of CV and Thoracic Surgery

UPMC Hamot

 

Dr. Christopher William Good, DO - Erie, PA - Cardiology - Book Appointment

Christopher Good, DO

Division of Cardiology

UPMC Hamot

 

Dr. Jean B Moubarak, MD - Erie, PA - Cardiology - Book Appointment

Jean Moubarak, DO, FACC

Division of Cardiology

UPMC Hamot


Special thanks to the members of our planning committee:

Cheryl Albanese, MD; Haylee Esposito; Tina Gregory; Samantha Jenkins, PA-C; Robert Maholic, DO; Debbie Morton, BSN; Quentin Orlando, DO; Margaret Pett; Madhurmeet Singh, DO

ACCREDITATION

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh 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.

Physician (CME)

The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (AAPA)

The University of Pittsburgh has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 6.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. 

Nursing (CNE)

A maximum of 6.0 nursing contact hours will be awarded. Participants will be able to claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the program.

AOA Category 1-A Credit

The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine designates this program for a maximum of six hours of AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in this activity. 

AAFP

This Live activity, UPMC Hamot 2021 Cardiovascular Update, with a beginning date of 05/14/2021, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 6.00 Prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Other Healthcare Professionals

Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

Pending

This activity has been approved by the ASRT for 7.0 Category A credits.

Available Credit

  • 6.00 AAPA Category I CME
  • 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 6.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 6.00 Attendance
If you are interested in exhibiting, please contact the Hamot CME Department at 814-877-4011, or send an e-mail to HAM_CME@upmc.edu

Price

Cost:
$1.00
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Click Register/Complete Course to access conference link, access the handouts, complete evaluation, and claim your credit!

 

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE TO NON-PHYSICIAN UPMC EMPLOYEES!

These will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. To register under the scholarship, make sure that your account is linked to your UPMC email address and use coupon code SCHOLCARDIAC21 at checkout.

 

CANCELLATION POLICY

Tuition for cancellations before May 3, 2021 will be completely refunded. After May 3, 2021, a $10 administration fee will be assessed. No refunds will be made after May 13, 2021. However, substitutes are welcome. Please notify UPMC Hamot’s CME Department of substitutions and cancellations, via email to ham_cme@upmc.edu or by telephone at 814-877-4011or 814-877-5691.

IF YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PAY BY CHECK

Please contact the UPMC Hamot CME Department at:  814-877-5691 or e-mail: HAM_CME@UPMC.EDU