OVERVIEW

The conference will offer didactic lectures from world-renowned cardiovascular interventionalists. It will also feature an intensive hands-on workshop designed to teach cardiovascular interventionalists a variety of techniques.

We will offer three tracks; one track for the novice (or young surgeon), an intermediate track and an advanced track, so you can hone your skills at an individualized level.

TARGET AUDIENCE

The symposium has been designed for: cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, interventionalists, cardiology fellows, family and general practitioners, nurse practitioners and pharmacists with an interest in medical and surgical endovascular interventions.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Learners will acquire new knowledge regarding cardiac valve pathology and new technologies and bring this knowledge back to their hospitals for improvement quality of care locally.

• Attendees will learn the latest treatment modalities and recommendations for patients with carotid artery disease and be able to implement them in their own practice.

• Learners will be enlightened with these new techniques and will be able to implement them in their current practice.

• Attendees will develop a balanced approach to treating patients with peripheral vascular disease (PVD) and will be able to use in their current practice.

• Participants will acquire this new knowledge of cutting-edge techniques of vascular bypass for implementation in their current practice.

ACCREDITATION

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The Texas Heart Institute and Houston Methodist. The Texas Heart Institute is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation

The Texas Heart Institute designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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