Monthly Cardiovascular Forum: Monday, September 27, 2021

Impactful Cardiovascular Studies in 2021

Program Overview

The Monthly Cardiovascular Forum represents a unique multidisciplinary collaboration between cardiologists, vascular, and cardiac surgeons, allowing for a truly comprehensive approach to the management of aortic and cardiovascular disease. Lectures, case presentations and panel discussions will be given by internationally recognized experts who will address the updated knowledge and cutting-edge technologies in the field, and review standard and emerging treatments for patients with cardiovascular diseases.

September 27 2021: This month, we will review two impactful cardiovascular studies: (1) Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Study (LAAOS) and Mavacamten for HOCM. Join our panel members for a timely and interesting discussion.

Learning Objectives

Discuss the results of the Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Trial
Review Mavacamten Trial for HOCM

Target Audience

This activity is designed for primary care physicians, cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, vascular, thoracic and cardiac surgeons, general surgeons, internists, intensivists, anesthesiologists, podiatrists, cardiac and vascular NPs and PAs, physical therapists and other medical professionals involved in the evaluation, diagnosis, and/or management of patients with cardiovascular disease.

Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Columbia University Department of Surgery and Amedco LLC. Amedco LLC 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.

Credit Designation Statement

PHYSICIANS

Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS

AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. PAs may receive a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for completing this activity.

NURSE PRACTITIONERS

The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) recognizes the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as approved accreditors and allow reciprocity for AANPCP continuing education credit.

Satisfactory Completion

Learners must complete an evaluation form to receive a certificate of completion. Your chosen sessions must be attended in their entirety. Partial credit of individual sessions is not available. If you are seeking continuing education credit for a specialty not listed above, it is your responsibility to contact your licensing/certification board to determine course eligibility for your licensing/certification requirement.

Method of Participation

Once you register, an email confirmation will be sent to you with the link to the meeting.

Agenda

Monday, September 27

7:00 AM

Welcome Remarks from our Moderators: Hiroo Takayama, MD, PhD & Isaac George, MD

7:05 AM

Study 1: Presentation & Panel Discussion: Surgical Left Atrial Appendage Closure Trial

7:35 AM

Study 2: Presentation & Panel Discussion: Mavacamten for HOCM

8:00 AM

Closing Remarks: Hiroo Takayama, MD, PhD

Course Directors

Participating Faculty