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CATCH-UP 2012 – Heart Failure, Devices, and Interventions

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CATCH-UP 2012
Heart Failure, Devices, and Interventions

3rd Annual Assist Device Therapy Course

Date	Thursday, May 17, 2012
Time	7:30am - 6:30pm
Location	NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/ Columbia University Medical Center Vivian and Seymour Milstein Family Heart Center Myrna L. Daniels Auditorium 173 Fort Washington Avenue New York, NY 10032
Program Directors	Ulrich P. Jorde, MD Yoshifumi Naka, MD, PhD
Introduction	The goal of this one-day educational course is to fully understand chronic and acute heart failure. Lectures will be organized into 4 sessions focusing on the diagnosis of heart failure, cardiogenic shock, indications for device therapy, and heart transplant. Didactic sessions, case presentations, audience polling, and interactive discussions will engender learning and improvement in the management of patients with the full spectrum of heart failure.
Target Audience	This activity is designed for cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, internists, cardiac nurses, physician assistants, physical therapists, and other medical professionals involved in the evaluation, diagnosis and/or management of patients with heart failure.
Learning Objectives	Demonstrate an understanding of current clinical trials in heart failure Compare the benefits of cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) and ablation therapy for atrial fibrillation patients Identify the types of percutaneous and surgical devices available to treat cardiogenic shock Recognize the limitations of LVAD therapy and understand how to manage them appropriately Discuss the future of device therapy Recognize the benefits of cardiac transplantation Select patients for cardiac transplantation and/or device therapy Identify available technology and the indications for ECMO Compare ventricular assist devices (VADs) available for the treatment of congenital heart disease
Accreditation	The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation of Credit	The College of Physicians and Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nurses and physician assistants are encouraged to check with their accrediting organization to ensure they accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Disclosure Statement	The College of Physicians and Surgeons must ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in its educational activities. All faculty participating in this activity are required to disclose to the audience any significant financial interest and/or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services discussed in his/her presentation and/or the commercial contributor(s) of this activity. When unlabeled uses are discussed, these will also be indicated.
Support	We expect support for this program through grants from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Registration	Physicians claiming CME credit — $160 Physicians not claiming CME credit — $130 Non-physicians, nurses and other clinical staff claiming CME credit — $105 Non-physicians, nurses and other clinical staff not claiming CME credit — $75 This program is gratis to residents and fellows but pre-registration is required. Fees include program lectures, course materials, meals and reception. Please note industry exhibits are ONLY open to non-NYPH staff. A confirmation e-mail will be sent upon receipt of registration and payment (if applicable). Click here to register for this program online and pay by credit card. American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa are accepted. BY MAIL: Complete the registration form and mail together with full payment, either check or money order, made payable to Columbia University Department of Surgery. Checks must be drawn in U.S. dollars on a U.S. bank. Mail to: Columbia University Medical Center Department of Surgery, External Affairs 400 Kelby Street, 11th Floor Fort Lee, NJ 07024 ATTN: CATCH-UP 2012 Coordinator
Program Location Details	Parking: Available at the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center parking lot, located on the southwest corner of Fort Washington Avenue and West 165th Street. Parking is not included in the registration fee for this course. Subway: Take the 1, A, C lines to 168 Street-Washington Heights/Broadway. Click here for a list of local area hotels.
Download	Save the date postcard Program agenda Faculty listing Brochure
Contact	Stephanie Scheeler Phone: 201.346.7003 Fax: 201.346.7011 E-mail: sas2258@columbia.edu

Columbia University Medical Center
Department of Surgery, Office of External Affairs
400 Kelby Street, Floor 11, Fort Lee, NJ 07024
Phone: 201.346.7001
Fax: 201.346.7010
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