Update on the Management of Mitral Regurgitation

Faculty:

• Sameer Gafoor

  Swedish Heart and Vascular, Seattle, WA

• Steve Bolling

  University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan

• Zaher Fanari

  Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS

Expiration: 08/29/2018

Location: Online

Expected time to complete: 2

Requirements for successful completion: In order to receive credit, participants must view all audio-visual presentations and complete both the pre-test, post-test and evaluation form. Participants must score 100% on the activity post-test in order to receive credit. There are no pre-requisites for this activity. Course attendance verification forms are provided upon successful completion of the post-test and evaluation form. No partial credit will be given.

Target Audience: Physicians, residents and trainees, fellows, nurses, surgical techs, physical therapists, and other members of the allied health community whose scope of practice encompasses Cardiovascular.

Course Description: In this live webinar, expert Business of Cardio, Adult Congenital Cardiology, Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Imaging, Interventional Cardiology will present optimal operable techniques and treatment options to address Update on the Management of Mitral Regurgitation. The webinar features time for interactive audience discussion and surgical case based scenarios.

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to discuss:

1. Discuss the current guidance on the management of Mitral Regurgitation.
2. Optimize Transcatheter repair techniques for Mitral Regurgitaiton.
3. Discuss the surgical management repair techniques for Mitral Regurgitation.
4. Show imaging techniques for Mitral Regurgitation diagnosis and for the TMVR procedure.

Credits: This lecture qualifies for 2 CME credit hours.

Cost: $0.0

Accreditation Statement: 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 University of California, Irvine School of Medicine and VuMedi. The University of California, Irvine School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statement: The University of California, Irvine School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Faculty Disclosures: Dr. Sameer Gafoor, discloses the following relevant financial relationships with a commercial interest, Proctor, Faculty Member, Site PI Medtronic Low Risk Trial, Proctor, Faculty Member, Site Sub-I Reprose for Boston Scientific; Proctor, Faculty Member, Site PI Direct Flow Trial for Direct Flow; Site Sub-I COAPT Trial for Abbott; Scientific Advisory Board, Site Sub-I REFLECT Trial for Keystone Heart.

Dr. Steve Bolling discloses the following relevant financial relationships with a commercial interest: Holder of Intellectual Property Rights for Millipede and Pipeline

Dr. Zaher Fanari discloses he has no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests in relation to this activity.

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