CV Forum: Mitral Annular Calcification (MAC)
Current Era of Surgical and Transcatheter Treatments
April 28, 2025
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Complimentary Program: Virtual
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.
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.
Joint Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco, LLC and Columbia University Surgery. 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.
Physicians
Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits tm for physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Method of Participation
Once you register, an email will be sent to you with a link to join the webinar live on Monday, April 28, 2025.
Agenda
Monday, April 28
7:00 AM - 7:05 AM
7:00 AM - 7:05 AM
Welcome and Introduction
Luigi Pirelli, MD
7:05 AM - 7:15 AM
7:05 AM - 7:15 AM
Clinical Implications of MAC
Michael Brener, MD
7:15 AM - 7:25 AM
7:15 AM - 7:25 AM
Surgical Options
Arnar Geirsson, MD
7:25 AM - 7:35 AM
7:25 AM - 7:35 AM
Transcatheter Therapy
Torsten Vahl, MD
7:35 AM - 7:45 AM
7:35 AM - 7:45 AM
Hybrid Approach
Isaac George, MD
7:45 AM - 7:50 AM
7:45 AM - 7:50 AM
Case Presentation
7:50 AM - 8:00 AM
7:50 AM - 8:00 AM
Panel Discussion
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
Closing Remarks
Luigi Pirelli, MD