An Educational Program

4th Annual Heart of Women’s Health


Co-sponsored by:

 




Program Directors:
JoAnne M. Foody, MD, FACC and Suzanne Hughes, MSN, RN, FAHA

February 5 – 6, 2010
Heart House
Washington, DC


Learning Pathway
: Hypertension, Lipids and Prevention Learning Pathway


Register Online Now! Target Audience
Registration Form (fax or mail) Accreditation

Program Overview

Accommodations

Faculty

General Information

Disclosures

Acknowledgments

Learner Bill of Rights

Agenda



PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Statement of Need

Heart disease isn’t just a man’s disease.” The message of this quote is clear. In the United States, twice as many women die of heart disease as of all forms of cancer. The time to promote good cardiovascular health and discourage behaviors that lead to CVD risk is now. Though certain risk factors — increased age, race, ethnicity, gender and heredity — cannot be controlled, unhealthy lifestyle behaviors can and should be controlled. Only by modifying risky habits that lead to high blood pressure and high cholesterol such as smoking, physical inactivity and poor nutrition will cardiovascular disease be reduced in women.

Attend The Heart of Women’s Health program and increase competence in the treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disease among female patients.

Overview
For three successful years, the Heart of Women’s Health event has helped healthcare professionals provide better treatment for their female patients in the ongoing battle against heart disease, the number one cause of death and disability among American women.

Through stimulating, interactive learning sessions taught by expert faculty, the event raises awareness and increases knowledge for all providers who treat female patients with CVD or those at risk for its development. The one-and-a-half day conference covers such important topics as valve disease, hypertension, dietary and lifestyle intervention, gender, racial and ethnic differences in acute presentation, and response to therapies. Course offerings examine contemporary methods of advising women at risk of heart disease, encouraging lifestyle strategies for the prevention of CVD, and providing optimal care for those who develop CVD.

The knowledge, awareness and competency gained through this program will enable participants to focus on the specific needs of female patients and thus to provide superior treatment.

Learner Objectives
The overall goal of this program is to enhance knowledge and ultimately increase competency in the treatment of cardiovascular disease in women.

Upon completion of this program, attendees should be able to —

  • Distinguish gender disparities of care in the management, diagnosis and treatment of female patients
  • Incorporate current and emerging clinical evidence in the comprehensive assessment and management of patients with or at risk of cardiovascular disease
  • Identify cultural factors and disparities in CVD outcomes when developing risk reduction programs and caring for people from different racial, ethnic and gender groups
  • Evaluate different assessment tools as a predictor of cardiovascular disease in women


FACULTY
Program Directors
JoAnne M. Foody, MD, FACC, FAHA
Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Suzanne Hughes, MSN, RN, FAHA
Robinson Memorial Hospital

Invited Faculty
Theresa M. Beckie, PhD, FAHA
University of South Florida

Jeffrey S. Berger, MD, MS
New York University School of Medicine

Keith C. Ferdinand, MD, FACC, FAHA
Emory University

James Fasules, MD, FACC
American College of Cardiology

Erin D. Michos, MD
Johns Hopkins Medical Center

Patrick T. O’Gara, MD, FACC
Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Melissa Ohlson, MS, RD, LD
Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Center

Ellen Seely, MD
Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Annabelle Volgman, MD, FACC
Rush Medical College

Sue Wingate, RN, PhD, CRNP
Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic

Ilan S. Wittstein, MD
Johns Hopkins Medical Center

Janet S. Wright, MD, FACC
American College of Cardiology


DISCLOSURES
ACCF faculty, committee members, staff and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity are required to disclose all real or apparent conflicts of interest. All relevant potential conflicts of interest that are identified are thoroughly vetted through a process that includes course directors and appropriate peer review by education committee chairs/members, for fair balance, scientific objectivity and validity, patient care and safety recommendations. Refer to the links below for committee member disclosures and program faculty disclosures. Please note ACCF staff involved with this program have nothing to disclose.

ACC Live Programs Committee (2007-2010) disclosures


LEARNER BILL OF RIGHTS
Learner Bill of Rights


AGENDA
Click here for agenda.


TARGET AUDIENCE
This program is intended for cardiovascular specialists. Obstetricians/gynecologists, primary care physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, advanced practice nurses and other medical professionals interested in women’s health will also find this program of value.


ACCREDITATION
Physicians
The American College of Cardiology Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The ACCF designates this educational activity for a maximum of 9.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses
The American College of Cardiology Foundation is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

The ACCF designates this educational activity for a maximum of 9.25 continuing education hours. Each attendee should only claim contact hours for those presentations which were successfully completed. An activity is successfully completed when the attendee participates in a presentation in its entirety and completes the evaluation tool. Contact hours will be awarded in amounts equal to the time associated with the presentations successfully completed.

While offering credits noted above, the program is not intended to provide extensive training or certification in the field.


REGISTRATION
To Register On Line for the Program click here.

To Register by Fax, Email or Phone for the Program click here.

Please note that if you are a member of ABS, NPWH (and you are not an ACC Member), you must submit your registration form through fax or mail to receive the member rate.


ACCOMMODATIONS
Location
All sessions will be held at Heart House, 2400 N Street, NW, Washington DC. The meeting site telephone number is (800) 253-4636.

Accommodations
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Westin Grand, Washington DC. To reserve your room at the Westin Grand, Washington DC, please call (202) 429-0100. Identify yourself as a participant in the American College of Cardiology Foundation program – 4th Annual Heart of Women’s Health.

Room Rates
The room rate is $169 per night, plus applicable state and local taxes currently 14.5% (subject to change) per night. The ACC room block is scheduled to be held until January 14, 2010, but may sell out prior to this date. We advise you to register for the program and reserve your lodging as soon as possible. When you make your reservation, please be sure to ask about early departure fees or cancellation penalties.

Air Fare


The ACC has arranged air discounts through Delta, Northwest and KLM Airlines. Please use the meeting codes below to get the special fares. For reservations within the US or Canada, contact Delta Meetings reservations service at (800) 328-1111.

Domestic Travelers Meeting Code: NM4FY


The ACC has arranged air travel discounts through United, United Express, TED by United, US Airways, US Airways Express, Air Canada, and Lufthansa Airlines. Please use the meeting codes below to get special fares. For reservations within the U.S. or Canada, contact United Meetings Plus reservations service at (800) 521-4041.
Domestic Travelers Meeting Code: 585LX



GENERAL INFORMATION
Tuition
The registration tuition includes continental breakfasts, refreshment breaks, lunches and the course materials.

Cancellations
Cancellation, substitution or transfer to another course is allowed if written notification is received four weeks before a scheduled course. A full refund minus a $100 processing fee will be given for written notifications received fewer than four weeks before the first day of the program. No refund will be given for no-shows.

In the unlikely event that the program is canceled, the College will refund the registration tuition in full but is not responsible for any travel or hotel costs you may incur.

ACCF reserves the right to cancel programs in the unlikely event of insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. If a program is canceled or postponed, ACCF will refund registration tuition but cannot be held responsible for other costs or expenses, including cancellation/change penalties assessed by airlines, travel agencies or hotels.

Please Note
Smoking is prohibited in all ACCF meeting rooms.

Videotaping, audiotaping and still photography are prohibited in all ACCF meeting rooms.

We encourage participation by all individuals. If you have a disability, advance notification of any special needs will help us serve you better.

Faculty and program are subject to change without notice.

Accredited status does not imply endorsement by the ACCF of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with this activity.

The views expressed in this program are those of the individual speaker and do not necessarily reflect the views of ACCF.


ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Major program support provided by:


At the time of posting, a complete listing of supporters was not available. Appropriate acknowledgment will be updated upon confirmation of support and at the time of the program.

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