Cardiovascular Summit 2013
Wellmont CVA Heart Institute Presents
Cardiovascular Summit 2013
Saturday, February 2nd, 2013
MeadowView Conference Resort and Convention Center
About the conference: The Wellmont CVA Heart Institute and The Office of Continuing Medical Education at East Tennessee State University is pleased to present the 7th Annual Cardiovascular Summit, to address the latest hot topics in the diagnosis, treatment and management of cardiovascular disease. This year's topics include:
- Heart failure management
- Office recognition of peripheral vascular disease
- Appropriate use criteria for echo and nuclear stress testing
- Management of severe aortic valve disease
- And other topics to assist in management of cardiovascular patients
Agenda: To view the agenda, click here.
For Information about the optional "Casino Night" entertainment portion of the Summit, please visit www.cardiovascularsummit.net
Handouts:
Click here to view handouts for this conference.
Learning Objectives:
As a result of participating in this activity, the learner will be able to...
- Discuss the appropriate use criteria for cardiac diagnostic tests
- Identify and improve management of patients at risk for congestive heart failure
- Describe indications for diagnosis, and management of peripheral arterial disease
- List new lipid management drugs and drug interactions
Activity Director: Dr. Herb Ladley, MD, FACC
Target Audience: General Practice Physicians, Family Practice Physicians, Internists, Cardiologists, Cardiac Fellows, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Residents, Allied Health Professionals
Date and Location: Saturday, February 2, 2013 at MeadowView Conference Resort and Convention Center, 1901 Meadowview Parkway, Kingsport, TN 37660
Registrations: Online registration is closed, but you can register and pay at the door.
Fees:
| Providers | $50 |
| Wellmont Employees | $40 |
| Full-time Students | $40 |
Refund Policy: Due to advance planning requirements, a full refund will be given for cancellations made prior to January 23, 2013. A full refund minus a $25 processing fee will be given for cancellations received after January 23. Refunds will not be given for no-shows. Substitutions are welcome at any time.
Accreditation:
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AACME Accreditation: Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education for physicians. |
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CME Credit: Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. |
Joint Sponsorship: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University and Wellmont. Quillen College of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
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CNE Credit: 7.00 continuing nursing education contact hours for this conference. East Tennessee State University College of Nursing is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Tennessee Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. |
| East Tennessee State University College of Nursing is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Tennessee Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. | |
| This event is presented by the Quillen College of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Education, the College of Nursing Office of Continuing Education at East Tennessee State University, and Wellmont CVA Heart Institute. | |
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This activity is approved for 8.0 A+ credit hours by the ASRT. |
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CRCE has approved this program for 7.25 hours. |
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Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending. |
| This Live activity, Wellmont CVA Cardiovascular Summit, with a beginning date of February 2, 2013, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 7.25 Prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. |