American College of Cardiology

2nd Annual Clinical Practice of Peripheral Vascular Disease

Co-sponsored by:

Program Directors: Michael R. Jaff, DO, FACC; Christopher J. White, MD, FACC

Learning Pathway: Vascular Heart Disease

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Statement of Need
The facts: An estimated 80 million US adults (one in three) have at least one type of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Peripheral vascular disease (PVD), often connected to CVD, affects approximately 8 million Americans and is associated with a high degree of morbidity and mortality. At least half of the people who have PVD do not show any signs or symptoms; therefore, despite its prevalence and CV risk implications, only 20 to 30 percent of PVD patients undergo treatment.

What you can do: Enroll in the American College of Cardiology Foundation’s educational program specifically designed for cardiovascular specialists determined to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of PVD.

Overview
Improve your clinical expertise in non-coronary vascular diseases.

Join your colleagues in Phoenix for a in-depth review of diagnosis and treatment strategies for patients with peripheral vascular disease. This interactive, two-and-a-half-day program will explore the natural history, epidemiology and pathophysiology of non-coronary vascular diseases, as well as evidence-based medical, endovascular and surgical management strategies. Topics covered will include carotid and cerebrovascular diseases, mesenteric and renal vascular diseases, aorta and lower extremity arterial diseases and lower extremity venous thromboembolic disease.

Develop your knowledge of peripheral vascular disease and increase your competence by interacting with experts in the field during this comprehensive program that will address -

• The incidence of unidentified or untreated PVD, and the resulting clinical, quality of life and economic impact
• Means of identifying high-risk patients with symptomatic PVD
• Effective strategies for achieving evidence-based treatment goals
• The long-term prognosis of patients with PVD, including morbidity and mortality
• Strategies for educating patients and their families about PVD
• The spectrum of evolving care strategies for patients with venous thromboembolic disease

Training Program Directors
This program will serve as a basis for required COCATS teaching in vascular diseases.

Learner Objectives
The overall goal of this program is to enhance knowledge and increase competency in treating patients with peripheral vascular disease.

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

• Determine appropriate use of clinical screening tests to identify vascular diseases
• Compare strengths and weaknesses of imaging modalities to evaluate and diagnose vascular diseases
• Evaluate treatment options for stroke prevention in asymptomatic and symptomatic patients with carotid artery disease
• Define the treatment options for patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms to minimize morbidity and mortality
• Identify the role of risk factor modification and revascularization strategies in improving quality of life for patients with PVD
• Improve the patient selection process for renal artery revascularization
• Develop an algorithm for the diagnosis and management of patients with venous thromboembolic disease, including deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism
  

FACULTY
Program Directors
Michael R. Jaff, DO, FACC
Associate Professor of Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Medical Director, Vascular Center
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA

Christopher J. White, MD, FACC
Chairman, Department of Cardiovascular Diseases
Ochsner Clinic Foundation
New Orleans, LA

CE Content Expert
Laurie Ventura, RN, BSN
Supervisor, Interventional Cardiology and Research
Ochsner Clinic Foundation
New Orleans, LA

Invited Faculty
J. Michael Bacharach, MD, FACC
Section Head, Vascular Medicine and Peripheral Vascular Intervention
North Central Heart Institute
Sioux Falls, SD

Joshua A. Beckman, MD, FACC
Director, Cardiovascular Fellowship Program
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Boston, MA

Edwin C. Gravereaux, MD, FACS, FACC
Director, Endovascular Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Boston, MA

Jeffrey W. Olin, DO, FACC
Professor of Medicine
Director, Vascular Medicine
Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute
Marie-Josée and Henry R. Kravis Center for Cardiovascular Health
Mt. Sinai School of Medicine
New York, NY

Kenneth Rosenfield, MD, FACC
Section Head, Vascular Medicine and Intervention
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA

John Rundback, MD
Director
Interventional Institute Holy Name Hospital
Teaneck, NJ

Diane Treat-Jacobson, PhD, RN
Associate Professor
University of Minnesota School of Nursing
Minneapolis, MN

Nikki M. Vendegna, CPC
Healthcare Consultant
Overland Park, KS

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

2nd Annual Clinical Practice of Peripheral Vascular Disease

LEARNER BILL OF RIGHTS
Learner Bill of Rights

AGENDA
Click here for agenda.

TARGET AUDIENCE
This program is intended for cardiologists and cardiovascular training program directors, Fellows in Training, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, primary care professionals, vascular surgeons and interventional radiologists.

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 19.25 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 American College of Cardiology Foundation designates this educational activity for a maximum of 19.25 continuing education hours. Each attendee should only claim contact hours for those session which were successfully completed. An activity is successfully completed when the attendee participates in a session in its entirety and completes the evaluation tool. Contact hours will be awarded in amounts equal to the time associated with the sessions/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 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 SVM (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 The Ritz-Carlton, Phoenix, 2401 East Camelback Road, Phoenix, Arizona. The meeting site telephone number is (602) 468-0700.

Accommodations
To reserve your room at The Ritz-Carlton, Phoenix, please call (800) 241-3333 or (602) 468-0700. Identify yourself as a participant in the American College of Cardiology Foundation program - 2nd Annual Clinical Practice of Peripheral Vascular Disease.

Room Rates
Room rate is $199 plus 12.27% state and local taxes (subject to change) per night. The ACC room block is scheduled to be held until Wednesday, January 20, 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 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 cancellations/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
Appreciation is expressed to the following for general support of ACCF’s 2010 Educational Programming:

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.