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34th Annual Cardiovascular Symposium
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ABOUT
This one-day symposium
allows cardiac health care professionals
to learn recent advances
in the management of cardiovascular disease patients
from leading experts in the field.
Program Directors
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Chief of Cardiology
The Henry Low Heart Center, Hartford Hospital
Co-Physician-In-Chief
Hartford HealthCare Heart and Vascular Institute
Professor of Medicine
University of Connecticut School of Medicine
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Senior Attending Cardiologist
Department of Medicine, Hartford Hospital
Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine
University of Connecticut School of Medicine
Senior Attending Cardiologist
Department of Medicine, Hartford Hospital
Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine
University of Connecticut School of Medicine
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AGENDA
AM
7:00
8:00
8:10
8:15
9:00
9:45
10:10
10:55
11:40
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REGISTRATION
& CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
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Paul D. Thompson, MD
Welcome
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Edmond M. Cronin, MD
Introduction
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C. Noel Bairey Merz, MD
Update in Ischemic Heart Disease in Women: Monet vs Manet (Why Women Have More Adverse IHD Outcomes)
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David J. Maron, MD
The Role of a Cardiologist in the Emergency Department
MORNING BREAK
Edmond M. Cronin, MD
Management of Ventricular Arrhythmias from PVCs to VT Storm
Jason A. Gluck, DO
ECMO and ECMO on the Go
Kim Allan Williams, Sr., MD
Nutrition and Heart Disease: The EATiology of CV Mortality
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PM
12:25
1:25
2:10
2:55
3:05
LUNCHEON
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Jonathan A. Hammond, Jr., MD
David Lawrence Shefcyk, MD Memorial Lecture
VADs & Cardiac Transplantation
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Roxana Mehran, MD
DAPT and TRIPLE Therapy: Update on the Latest Studies and Guidelines
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Paul D. Thompson, MD
Closing Remarks​
ADJOURN​
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OBJECTIVES
SYMPOSIUM ATTENDEES WILL LEAVE ABLE TO:
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Discuss the differences between men and women in presentation, pathophysiology and outcomes of ischemic heart disease.
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Outline the role of what we eat in the etiology of coronary artery disease and cardiovascular mortality.
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Apply recent clinical trial results in the management of ventricular arrhythmias.
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Describe the utility of biomarkers and imaging in diagnosing cardiovascular disease in the ER.
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Identify appropriate situations to use extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
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Recognize advances in ventricular assist devices (VADs) and understand the current state of heart transplantation.
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Understand new guidelines for dual anti platelet therapy (DAPT) duration, triple antiplatelet (TRIPLE) therapy, and evaluate the application to Afib and other patients, including the role of OAC and NOAC.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
PHYSICIANS
Hartford HealthCare is accredited by the Connecticut State Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Hartford HealthCare designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s).™ Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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Advance practice providers, nurses, and others participating in this CME activity will receive educational Contact Hours, verifying the activity was designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
NURSES
Nurses seeking contact hours are now able to submit CME credits to their approved board for transfer of CME credits to nursing contact hours.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
To receive continuing medical education (CME) credits/educational contact hours, participants must sign in and provide a valid e-mail address. An e-mail link will be sent containing information and directions on how to claim your credits electronically.
FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING CONTINUING EDUCATION
Please contact Hartford HealthCare’s CME Department at ContinuingEd@hhchealth.org or 860.972.5816







CONNECTICUT CONVENTION CENTER
Garage parking at
Connecticut Convention Center.
Bring your parking ticket to symposium for validation.
REGISTER
THIS EVENT IS CLOSED.
REFUND POLICY
Cancellations before 9-1-18 will be refunded minus a $50 processing fee per registrant. No refunds for cancellations after 9-1-18. No substitutions.
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Hartford Healthcare and the event organizers are not responsible for airfare, hotel, or other costs incurred by participants in the unlikely event of the symposium’s cancellation.
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We reserve the right to cancel a session or substitute a qualified speaker if an emergency arises.
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