Symposium Overview
| The primary focus of this course is to present a multidevice approach to revascularization of patients with complex coronary and cardiovascular disease. Physiological assessment via fractional flow reserve (FFR) guided angioplasty and a newer imaging technique, near infrared spectroscopy (LipiScan), in addition to IVUS guidance during interventions will be highlighted. Various novel interventional devices and techniques such as distal protection device, septal ablation, valvuloplasty, thrombectomy, and complex peripheral vascular intervention will be emphasized. Technical issues regarding treatment of emerging problems such as unprotected left main disease, DES restenosis, bifurcation lesions, total occlusions, thrombotic lesions, carotid and peripheral lesions, and adjunct pharmacotherapy will be emphasized by the faculty using live case presentations as platforms for discussion. Appropriateness of a revascularization choice and evidence-based practice guidelines will be discussed while simple and complex live cases are performed. Within the live case format, current topics will be presented to provide interventional cardiologists and vascular interventionalists with state-of-the-art information for managing patients as the dynamic field of interventional cardiology and vascular intervention continues to evolve. Through discussion and viewing of live cases, we expect to emphasize the long-term role of interventional cardiology in managing particular lesion subsets. |
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Target Audience
This course is specifically designed for:
- Interventional Cardiologists who manage patients with complex, challenging anatomy for revascularization
- Interventional Radiologists and Vascular Surgeons
- Cardiology Fellows with an interest in Interventional Cardiology
- Nurses, technicians, and other allied health care professionals who work in cardiac catheterization and vascular laboratories
Educational Objectives
Upon completion of this CME activity, the attendee should be able to:
- Demonstrate the appropriateness of revascularization choices; intervene or not to intervene, based on the physiological imaging and angiography.
- Measure how appropriate devices are used to facilitate stent delivery and expansion in complex cases.
- Formulate the plan for best interventional strategy in their own practice based on the data provided during live case discussion and presentations.
Accreditation
The Mount Sinai School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation
The Mount Sinai School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 15.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim credit commensurate only with the extent of their participation in the activity. Credits apply to June 17–18, 2010 (Complex Coronary Cases and Vascular Cases).
ARRT, Category A Credit
Coronary Symposium
Thursday, June 17 and Friday, June 18
Approved by AHRA: The Association for Medical Imaging Management
for 18.5 Category A, ARRT continuing education credits
Vascular Symposium
Friday, June 18
Approved by AHRA: The Association for Medical Imaging Management
for 9 Category A, ARRT continuing education credits
Nurse Technologist Symposium
Wednesday, June 16
This educational activity has been approved for 0.8 CEU’s or 8.0 contact hours by the ACVP which is an
approved provider of contact hours from CaPCE (Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Continuing Education)
as well as the California Board of Registered Nursing. Participants should only claim credit commensurate
with the extent of their participation in this activity.
Verification Of Attendance
Verification of attendance will be provided to all professionals.
Special Needs
The Mount Sinai School of Medicine fully complies with provisions of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is accessible for individuals with special needs. If you would like to attend this conference and require any special needs or accommodations please contact the Page and William Post-Graduate School of Medicine at 212-731-7950.
Faculty Disclosure
It is the policy of MSSM to ensure objectivity, balance, independence, transparency, and scientific rigor in all CME-sponsored educational activities. All faculty participating in the planning or implementation of a sponsored activity are expected to disclose to the audience any relevant financial relationships and to assist in resolving any conflicts of interest that may arise from these relationships. Presenters must also make meaningful disclosures to the audience of their discussions of unlabeled or unapproved drugs or devices. This information will be available as part of the course materials.
Parking
Parking at the hotel:
47th between Lexington and 3rd Avenue.
The charge is $60 for 24 hours and $35 for 12 hours.
Parking at the Hospital: Parking is available for those arriving by car. Mt. Sinai's parking garage is located on 99th Street between Park and Madison Avenues. The garage is open every day, 6 am to 1 am. Call 212-241-5125 to inquire about hourly and daily rates. Metered parking on streets bordering the Mount Sinai campus is also available.
Parking for the June 17th Gala Dinner Cruise: The Lady Windridge Dinner Cruise leaves from the The Water Club, The East River at 30th Street.
Parking is not permitted at The Water Club. Listed below are available independent paid parking locations:
- Corner of 34th Street and the East River
- 23rd Street and the East River
- Waterside Parking Garage (East just a short walking distance from the end of the dock)