Atrial Fibrillation 2019: Best Practice Series
CorVita Science Foundation is hosting its first 2019 continuing education program, Atrial Fibrillation 2019: Best Practice Series on different Thursdays in January.
Heart and vascular diseases continue to pose significant threats to well-being in our society. The CorVita Science Foundation programs continue to lead care by linking clinical trials and education in treating cardiovascular diseases. Our distinguished members are proud of its roots in education and want to communicate advances in cardiac science and therapeutics to our peers, patients and referring doctors. The Atrial Fibrillation 2019: Best Practice Series is designed to present our innovative scientific pursuits as they relate to our clinical expertise.
The goals of this educational program included: updating participants on the latest advances in cardiac science, new therapeutics and evidence-based management, and cutting-edge science and technology in the treatment and management of heart and vascular disease.
Dates of Program: Thursdays in January on the 10th, 17th and 24th Registration and Dinner at 6:00pm, Meeting Adjourn by 8:00pm
Location: Hilton Chicago/Oak Lawn located at 9333 S. Cicero Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Target Audience: The intended audience is General Cardiologists, Internists, Hospitalists, Cardiac-Thoracic and Vascular Surgeons, Electrophysiologists and Interventional Cardiologists as well as allied healthcare professionals who treat and manage heart disease.
Educational Grants and Funding: A complete list of commercial support received was provided in the conference materials and can be requested at connect@corvitahealth.org.
The American College of Osteopathic Internists (ACOI) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). ACOI designates this live activity for a maximum of AOA Category 1-A Specialty (internal medicine) CME credits to be awarded. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the educational activity.
Agenda
6:00 PM Registration, Exhibitors and Dinner
January 10th: Week #1 – Diagnosis
6:30 PM How can we prevent cryptogenic stroke in high risk patients?
Presented by Martin C. Burke, DO, Chief Scientific Officer at CorVita Science Foundation; Medical Director of Arrhythmia Services at Palos Health
7:45 PM Questions and Answers
8:00 PM Adjourn and Exhibitors
January 17th: Week #2 – Treatment
6:30 PM Ablation versus Medical Therapy in Heart Failure
Presented by Martin C. Burke, DO, Chief Scientific Officer at CorVita Science Foundation; Medical Director of Arrhythmia Services at Palos Health
7:45 PM Questions and Answers
8:00 PM Adjourn and Exhibitors
January 24th: Week #3 – Stroke Prevention
6:30 PM Anticoagulation versus LAA Occlusion: Where do we stand?
Presented by David Rhine, MD, Electrophsiology Council Chair at CorVita Science Foundation
7:45 PM Questions and Answers
8:00 PM Adjourn and Exhibitors
For questions about the event please email connect@corvitahealth.org