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    Day 2: Sunday, October 3, 2010

    6:30 - 7:30AM Sign-in/Continental Breakfast/Exhibits

    7:30 - 9:45AM - Session 3

    Management of Atrial Fibrillation to Enhance Quality of Life and Prevent Stroke

    Co-Chairs: Steven Hao, M.D., FACC, FHRS & J. Timothy Murphy, M.D.

    • Management of Anticoagulation in Atrial Fibrillation
      Steven Hao, M.D., FACC, FHRS
    • Update on Medical Therapy for the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation
      Richard Hongo, M.D., FACC
    • Comparison Between Medical Therapy & Ablation for the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation
      Matthew Reynolds, M.D., M.Sc., FACC

    Educational Objectives:
    2.25 hours of CME credit available

    • Discuss the current recommendations for reducing the risk of ischemic stroke events related to atrial fibrillation through anticoagulation therapy.

    • Review the current guidelines regarding medical therapy for atrial fibrillation, including a discussion on the role of newer antiarrhythmic agents.

    • Compare the risks and benefits between medical therapy and ablation for the treatment of atrial fibrillation.

    9:45 – 10:00AM Morning Break / Exhibits

    10:00AM – 12:15PM Session 4

    Surgical and Interventional Topics in Cardiology

    Co-Chairs: Peter Hui, M.D., FACC, FSCAI & David Jacobson, M.D., FACP

    • Preoperative Cardiac Evaluation and Management of Patients Prior to Non-Cardiac Surgery
      Lester B. Jacobson, M.D., FAHA
    • Surgery vs. Percutaneous Intervention: A Perspective from an Interventionally Trained Vascular Surgeon
      Daniel Nathanson, M.D.
    • Percutaneous Valve Therapy: Hype or Reality?
      Peter Hui, M.D., FACC, FSCAI

    Educational Objectives:
    2.25 hours of CME credit available

    • Discuss the current recommendations for preoperative cardiac screening to identify and minimize the risk of post operative cardiovascular complications following noncardiac surgery.

    • Discuss the indications for percutaneous vascular intervention and the management of the patient pre and post intervention.

    • List the indications for percutaneous valve therapy to manage patients with mitral and/or aortic valve disorders.

    12:15PM Pick Up Box Lunches (pre-registration required)

    12:15 - 1:45PM Working Lunch

    Problematic Cases Focusing on Atrial Fibrillation Management

    Presenters: Richard Hongo, M.D., FACC & Robert Kumar, M.D.

    • The Appropriate Use of Anticoagulation in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation
    • The Appropriate Use of Antiarrhythmic Drugs for the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation

    Educational Objectives:
    1.5 hours of CME credit available

    • Navigate the challenges in the appropriate selection of anticoagulation in patients with atrial fibrillation.

    • Navigate the challenges in the appropriate selection of antiarrhythmic therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation.

    1:45PM Turn in Day 2 Evaluation Forms / Program Adjourns