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Acute Coronary Syndromes

Improving Outcomes in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS-SAP)

Jul 27, 2010 15:25 EDT

Current ACC/AHA guidelines emphasize the need for aggressive modification of risk factors and treatment with antiplatelet, antihypertensive, and lipid-lowering agents, and evidence suggests that many physicians fail to adhere to these guidelines. This educational initiative will engage physicians in a self-assessment activity developed specifically to address knowledge and competency in the management of patients with ACS.

Arrhythmia/EP

ICD Shocks and Mortality: Implications for Patient Care

Jul 26, 2010 09:51 EDT

Join Drs. Zipes and Sweeney for a discussion on the differences in effects of electrical therapy type for ventricular arrhythmias on mortality in ICD patients.

Arrhythmia/EP

Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation: Controversies in Anticoagulant Care

Jul 26, 2010 09:36 EDT

Join Drs. Halperin, Lévy, and Naccarelli for a case-based discussion on the current controversies in anticoagulant therapy in AF.

Arrhythmia/EP

Pioneering the Future: Innovations and Strategies in Electrophysiology and Clinical Cardiology

Jul 21, 2010 10:42 EDT

Dr. Hugh Calkins leads a panel of experts, Drs. Berger, Hocini, and Jalife, as they review the impact of AF and discuss the management strategies to avoid the consequences of AF or to restore normal function.

Acute Coronary Syndromes

Antiplatelet Therapy: Point-of-Care Testing 101

Jul 21, 2010 09:53 EDT

Drs. Storey, Kereiakes, and Montalescot discuss the use of point-of-care testing to assess antiplatelet responsiveness, including strategies for treating poor responders.

Arrhythmia/EP

How Evolving Sensor Technology and Rate-Responsive Pacing Can Improve Clinical Outcomes in Chronotropic Incompetence

Jul 20, 2010 13:24 EDT

Read Dr. Kaszala's clinical update, "How Evolving Sensor Technology and Rate-Responsive Pacing Can Improve Clinical Outcomes in CI." Then join him and Dr. Ellenbogen as they present 3 case studies and further discuss this important topic.

Thrombosis

Trial Designs in AF-Related Stroke: How Do They Relate to Real-World Practice?

Jul 19, 2010 13:51 EDT

Join Drs. Hacke and Diener as they give a neurologist's perspective on the potential impact of novel anticoagulants on the risk for stroke in patients with AF.

Acute Coronary Syndromes

Managing Risk in the Post-PCI Patient

Jul 15, 2010 09:23 EDT

It is becoming clear that dual antiplatelet therapy may need frequent reevaluation and monitoring in patients following an acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Join Drs. Peter P. Toth and Christopher P. Cannon who will address a number of challenging decision points that can occur in the long-term management of these patients.

Interventional/Surgery

TAVI: The European Registries

Jul 12, 2010 14:10 EDT

Data on almost 3000 TAVI patients were presented at EuroPCR 2010. Dr. Moat discusses the topline findings with Drs. Eltchaninoff, Petronio, and Thomas. Then Dr. Manoharan gives the proctor's perspective.

Hypertension

The Journey to Optimal Treatment Strategies for the OA Patient With Hypertension

1 COMMENT - Jul 8, 2010 13:42 EDT

Drs. Weber, Whelton, and Raij review the risks and benefits of current therapies for addressing arthritis pain and assess the potential utility of an emerging class of drug to address pain and maintain target blood pressure.

Acute Coronary Syndromes

Minimizing the Risk for Stent Thrombosis

2 COMMENTS - Jul 8, 2010 13:37 EDT

Dr. Gershlick quizzes Dr. Collet regarding his stent-thrombosis prevention strategies and his thoughts on trials such as GRAVITAS and DAPT.

Acute Coronary Syndromes

Tailoring Oral Antiplatelet Therapy in ACS Patients Undergoing PCI

Jul 8, 2010 12:57 EDT

POPULAR PI Dr. ten Berg discusses the practicalities of using genetics and platelet-response assays to optimize antiplatelet therapy.

Arrhythmia/EP

Advances in the Continuum of Care of SCD: Wearable Defibrillators as a Bridge to ICD Implantation

Jul 8, 2010 11:31 EDT

Join Drs. Lindsay, Chung, and Murali for a discussion on the use of wearable cardioverter defibrillators for the prevention of SCD.

Imaging

New Perspectives on Managing Risk In Heart Failure

Jul 8, 2010 10:48 EDT

Join Drs. Cerqueira and Al-Khatib for a discussion on heart-failure risk-stratification tools and the results of the ADMIRE-HF trial.

Arrhythmia/EP

Controversies in Optimizing Outcomes in AF

Jul 7, 2010 14:06 EDT

Drs. Kowey, Camm, Curtis, Mitchell, and Reiffel use an interactive, case-based program to explore more than a dozen topics related to atrial fibrillation, including novel and emerging antiarrhythmic therapies.

Arrhythmia/EP

Pharmacologic Management of Atrial Fibrillation: Assessing Patient Outcomes

Jul 1, 2010 10:50 EDT

Dr. Dorian reviews 2 cases: A 65-year-old with a sudden onset of irregular palpitations and a 84-year-old woman with frequent episodes of palpitations.

Arrhythmia/EP

Restoring and Maintaining Sinus Rhythm in AF: An Evidence-Based Discussion of Recent Clinical Trials

1 COMMENT - Jun 30, 2010 13:41 EDT

Join Drs. Curtis, Crijns, and Le Heuzey for a discussion on the latest clinical trial data in the pharmacologic management of AF.

Acute Coronary Syndromes

Managing Acute Coronary Syndrome in Primary Care

Jun 29, 2010 13:41 EDT

This webcast will feature a case-based approach to discuss individualized antiplatelet therapy in a high-risk patient with ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction.

Interventional/Surgery

PCI in the Complex Patient

Jun 29, 2010 11:30 EDT

Complex patient, complex lesion, is there a difference? Dr. Kandzari leads a discussion with Drs. Di Mario and Silber.

Arrhythmia/EP

The Value of the Networked Patient: Improving Patient Survival

Jun 28, 2010 10:14 EDT

Join Drs. Saxon and Hayes as they discuss recent innovations in remote monitoring and how these technologies may increase patient survival.

Arrhythmia/EP

Challenges in Patient Care: Current Trends in Stroke Risk Assessment and Prevention in AF

Jun 22, 2010 13:15 EDT

Join Drs. Kowey, Kirchhof, and Ezekowitz for a case-based discussion on the challenges faced during stroke risk assessment for patients with AF.

Acute Coronary Syndromes

The Late Night Report - Part 1

1 COMMENT - Jun 22, 2010 11:04 EDT

What dictates choice of antiplatelet therapy? What are the predictors of cardiac events in medically managed patients with ACS? Drs. Ohman, Cohen, and Mehran discuss these important questions based on recent data in the "Late Night Report."

Acute Coronary Syndromes

Individualized Antiplatelet Therapy in Acute Coronary Syndrome: Evidence-Based Perspectives

Jun 17, 2010 10:39 EDT

A case-based approach will be used to highlight the latest developments in the individualized initial and long-term management of patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) to optimize patient outcomes in the cardiology setting.

Heart failure

Adjunctive Therapy for Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death in Heart-Failure Patients

Jun 14, 2010 10:32 EDT

Join Dr. Berthrone L. Mock-Muhammad for a case-based lecture on the use of pharmacologic and device therapies for the prevention of sudden cardiac death in heart failure.

Heart failure

22nd Annual Dr. Walter M. Booker, Sr. Memorial Symposium

Jun 11, 2010 12:20 EDT

The Association of Black Cardiologists continues its commitment to closing the gap in cardiovascular health disparities using multiple, solution-based strategies.