PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
- Establish how evidence-based diagnostic information can be applied to the identification of Aortic Valve Disease, Aortic Root Abnormalities, Mitral Valve Disease and Diseases of the Aorta and how the ACC/AHA guidelines are having an impact in outcomes
- Identify the clinical utility and interpretation of the newest cardiovascular imaging modalities (3D Echo, multi-slice cardiac CT, cardiac MRI) for the diagnosis and triaging management of both the surgical and percutaneous approach to aortic valve abnormalities and mitral valve abnormalities
- Determine optimal timing for surgical intervention in both asymptomatic patients with severe valvular heart disease, as well as those complex situations where multiple operative procedures may be necessary
- Determine the wider applicability and potential impact of emerging percutaneous valve technology on the treatment of aortic stenosis and mitral regurgitation
- Determine how to choose between the medical, percutaneous and surgical options available in the treatment of complex coronary artery disease
- Determine how to best utilize the latest anticoagulants and inegrate them into safe clinical practice
- Evaluate and deliver the optimal surgical approaches to mitral valve, tricuspid valve and aortic valve disease including primary reparative techniques and new prostheses choices
- Apply newer surgical and catheter-based interventional therapies in the manage- ment of valvular heart disease patients and diseases of the aorta
- Determine the changes in health care strategies for the optimal delivery of cardiovascular care using new technology
- Demonstrate, in an isolated pig heart, valve repair or replacement techniques and acquire a better appreciation of cardiac valvular anatomy
- Compare improved appreciation of 3D anatomy with echocardiographic correlation of image simulation and pig heart anatomic dissection
ACCREDITATION
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 20.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other health care professionals are awarded 2.0 continuing education units (CEU’s)
which are equal to 20.5 contact hours.