OVERVIEW

Experts in the fields of cardiothoracic surgery, anesthesia, critical care medicine, and perfusion technology will present current best practices for patient care, with a focus on the following areas: surgical and perfusion techniques for aortic aneurysms, adult congenital cardiac surgery, heart and lung transplantation, current techniques for organ preservation, goal-directed perfusion monitoring, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support for adult and pediatric patients, updates on international perfusion education, and advances in the development of the BiVACOR total artificial heart.

The goal of the conference is to share knowledge, skills, techniques, creating an educational dialogue among local and international communities of cardiovascular healthcare professionals.

TARGET AUDIENCE

The symposium has been designed for: cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, interventionalists, cardiology fellows, family and general practitioners, nurse practitioners, perfusionists, perfusion students, autotransfusionists, and ECMO specialists.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Explain the function of the BiVACOR total artificial heart, perfusion cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) circuit, cannulation, and patient management for implantation of the BiVACOR.

• Describe perfusion strategies to measure cerebral oxygen delivery and strategies for goal-directed perfusion.

• Describe optimal perfusion circuit and perfusion techniques for organ transplantation and organ harvesting.

• Recognize current perfusion techniques and strategies for adult congenital heart surgery.

• Describe current perfusion circuits, strategies for cerebral and myocardial protection for aortic aneurysm repair and thoracic surgery.

ACCREDITATION

The Texas Heart Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation

The Texas Heart Institute designates this live activity for a maximum of 14 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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