Hosted by the St. Francis Heart Center, physicians will discuss topics ranging from cardiac imaging, innovative next generation technology, to advanced clinical research that will improve patient care through early identification and treatment strategies for patients with, or at risk of developing, cardiovascular disease.
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Presenters include cardiologists, along with cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons from the St. Francis Medical Group Indiana Heart Physicians (IHP), St. Francis Medical Group Vascular Surgeons and Cardiac Surgery Associates (CSA).
The day-long seminar, which offers continuing medical education credits, is designed to give primary care physicians, physician assistants, nurses and other allied health professionals insight to innovative next generation technology and learn how our integrated approach is advancing cardiac care and improving patient outcomes.
The keynote speaker is Dan Peterson of the Bloomington, Ind.-based Cook Group, one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of medical devices and supplies. Peterson is vice president for industry and government affairs, and his primary focus is on policy and programs in health care delivery, including economic, education and workforce development.
Topics and presenters include:
Cardiac imaging: Next generation technology: Saeed Shaikh, M.D., IHP; and Marc Gerdisch, M.D., chief of cardiothoracic surgery for Franciscan St. Francis Heart Center and partner of CSA.
Heart failure with preserved left ventricular contractility: Irwin Labin, M.D., IHP
Athletic events and the heart: Or, will I survive that marathon?: Robert Kinn, M.D. IHP.
Molecular biology aspect of heart failure: From cell to device therapy: Harry Genovely, M.D., IHP.
Percutaneous treatment of structural heart disease: Saeed Shaikh, M.D, IHP
Advances in atrial fibrillation management: John Moore, III, M.D., IHP
Peripheral arterial disease: From office screening to saving limbs: Sunil Advani, M.D., IHP
EKG unknowns: Smriti Banthia, M.D., IHP
Decision-making in valvular heart disease: Richard Shea, M.D., IHP, and Marc Gerdisch, M.D., CSA
Carotid artery disease and treatment options: Dawn Salvatore, M.D., St. Francis Medical Group Vascular Surgeons
Emergency cardiac care from the field to the hospital to home: Carson Turner, M.D., IHP.
The program is from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a social hour following. It is accredited for 5.25 continuing medical and nursing education hours.
Registration is $75 per person and includes lunch. For more details about speakers and sessions, visit MyHeartCare.net and click on the “Cardiovascular Symposium” box; or click on the link mentioned before.
