2019 Annual Update in Cardiovascular DiseasesNovember 9, 2019
Doubletree Hotel & Conference CenterSt. Louis, Missouri

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Education geared to the entire cardiovascular care team.
5.50 AMA PRA Category I Credit(s)™ & 5.50 Contact Hours of Continuing Nursing Education,
Including 2.25 Pharmacology Hours will be provided.

Program Chairs
Justin Vader, MD, FACC
Gabriel Soto, MD, PhD., FACC, FHRS

Jointly Provided By:
The American College of Cardiology Foundationand the Missouri Chapter of the American College of Cardiology

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Identify and discuss the management of cardiovascular disease risk factors
• Discuss factors in selecting and using medications effectively in cardiovascular patients
• Compare and contrast current strategies for managing valvular heart disease
• Discuss the impact technology has on our healthcare environment from an economic and patient care standpoint

 
ACCREDITATION
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American College of Cardiology Foundation (ACCF) and the American College of Cardiology, Missouri Chapter.

The ACCF is accredited by ACCME to provide continuing education for physicians.

Further, the American College of Cardiology Foundation is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

The ACCF designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 5.50 AMA PRA Category I Credit(s)™.

The ACCF designates this live education activity for a maximum of 5.50 continuing nursing education contact hours. This includes 2.25 Pharmacotherapeutic nursing contact hours.

Physicians and nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

While offering credits noted above, this program is not intended to provide extensive training or certification in the field.

STATEMENT OF NEED
Health care in the 21st century is coming to embrace advanced technologies in an effort to shift toward more individualized, patient centered and value based approaches that will focus on quality improvement and outcomes measurements. Consequently, it is essential that cardiovascular clinicians not only understand disease and wellness states, but be able to competently and appropriately implement new diagnostic and therapeutic modalities.

TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is designed for Cardiologists, CV Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, Internists, Primary Care Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, and other health care providers.

GRANT ACKNOWLEDGMENT
At the time of printing, a complete listing of industry supporters was not available. Appropriate acknowledgement will be made upon confirmation of support at the time of the program.

ACCF DISCLOSURE/CONFLICT OF INTEREST
ACCF/Chapter committee members, faculty, staff and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with any entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients. All relevant potential conflicts of interest that are identified are thoroughly vetted through a process that includes course directors and appropriate peer review by education committee chairs/members, for fair balance, scientific objectivity and validity, patient care and safety recommendations. Full disclosure can be found in the course materials.

LOCATION
Doubletree Hotel & Conference Center
16625 Swingley Ridge Rd.
Chesterfield, MO 63017
For directions, visit www.doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/missouri/doubletree-by-hilton-hotel-st-louis-chesterfield-STLSCDT/index.html

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Make your reservations directly with the Doubletree Hotel & Conference Center. To receive the MOACC Group rate, please call 636-532-5000 and ask for the Missouri ACC room block. Rate: $99.00.

REGISTRATION/PAYMENT POLICY
Your full payment in advance completes your registration and ensures enrollment in this course. If you have not received an acknowledgment within two weeks of your registration submission, please contact us at (314) 416-2275. Opportunities for on-site registration are limited, and may be unavailable. To inquire about the ability to register on-site, please contact us at (314) 416-2275.

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