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For further information please contact: UNITECH Communications 216-448-0770 800-238-6750 |
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The Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing Education acknowledges educational grants for
partial support of this activity from: Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsor Contributing Sponsor ELA Medical |
Cleveland Clinic presents
Lead Extraction 2008
Critical Review and Implementation of HRS Guidelines
Co-Sponsored By: Heart Rhythm Society
6:30 - 9:30 pm,
May 15, 2008
Grand Ballroom, InterContinental San Francisco
San Francisco, California
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Official Satellite Symposium This program is not part of the Heart Rhythms 2008 Official Scientific Sessions as planned by the Heart Rhythm Society Program Committee. |
DESCRIPTION
Transvenous lead extraction is the core technique central to the treatment of cardiovascular implantable electronic device complications. With over 4.3 million people having received implantable pacemakers, cardio-defibrillators, or biventricular devices around the world, much of the major long-term morbidity associated with these devices is related to the leads, including infectious and vascular complications. A key element to the successful treatment and improved quality of life for patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators and other devices are knowledgeable, skilled clinicians and surgeons who keep abreast of the latest procedural and clinical guidelines.
In April 2000, “Recommendations for Extraction of Chronically Implanted Transvenous Pacing and Defibrillator Leads: Indications, Facilities, Training” was published through a NASPE Policy statement.
This symposium will:
- Critically review the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) Policy Statement
- Highlight major strategies for achieving quality outcomes
- Prioritize content for an updated HRS Policy Statement
The satellite symposium is directed toward cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, scientists, electrophysiologists, and associated professionals who want to minimize the risk of implantable device therapy.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
- Evaluate the current status of transvenous lead extraction, including definitions, indications, training, facilities, devices, techniques, outcomes, coding, and reimbursement.
- Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the current NASPE/HRS Policy statement.
- Demonstrate the best opportunities to improve the techniques, training, and outcomes of transvenous lead extraction.
- Describe how lead extraction has changed and which requirements need to be updated in the new HRS Policy Statement.
| Bruce L. Wilkoff, MD | Director, Cardiac Pacing & Tachyarrhythmia Devices Department of Cardiovascular Medicine Heart & Vascular Institute Cleveland Clinic Professor of Medicine Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH |
PLANNING COMMITTEE
| Charles L. Byrd, MD | Director, Electrophysiology Institute Cardiothoracic Surgery North Broward General Medical Center Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| Charles J. Love, MD | Professor, Clinical Internal Medicine Director, Arrhythmia Device Services Division of Cardiology Ohio State University Columbus, OH |
| George H. Crossley, MD | President, Mid-State Cardiology A unit of St Thomas Heart Baptist Hospital Nashville TN |
| Laurence M. Epstein, MD | Chief, Cardiac Arrhythmia Service Brigham and Women’s Hospital Associate Professor of Medicine Harvard Medical School Boston, MA |
| Walid Saliba, MD | Department of Cardiovascular Medicine Heart & Vascular Institute Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, OH |
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| THURSDAY, May 15 |
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| 6:30 pm | Registration and Reception |
| 7:15 pm | Welcome and Introduction Bruce Wilkoff, MD |
| 7:20 pm | Definitions and Indications: Procedures, Successes, Complications, Indications Charles Love, MD |
| 7:35 pm | Training and Facilities Oussama Wazni, MD |
| 7:50 pm | Devices and Techniques Bruce Wilkoff, MD |
| 8:05 pm | Outcomes and Quality Measures Laurence Epstein, MD |
| 8:20 pm | Coding and Reimbursement George Crossley, MD |
| 8:30 pm | Perspectives on Device and Lead Safety Alerts Charles Byrd, MD |
| 8:40 pm | Panel Discussion: Question and Answers All Faculty |
| 9:30 pm | Adjourn |
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InterContinental San Francisco
Grand Ballroom
San Francisco, California
InterContinental San Francisco website
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For further information about this symposium, contact
UNITECH Communications® at:
Local: 216-448-0770
Toll Free: 800-238-6750
Fax: 216-448-0783
For questions about registering online, call 216-448-0777
If you have any special needs that require additional assistance, please call us. Requests must be received at least 2 weeks prior to the symposium.
FACULTY DISCLOSURE
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for
Continuing Education has implemented a policy
to comply with the current Accreditation Council
for Continuing Medical Education Standards for
Commercial Support requiring resolution of all
faculty conflicts of interest. Faculty declaring a
relevant commercial interest will be identified in
the activity syllabus.
ACCREDITATION
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Continuing Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Continuing Education designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity may be submitted for American Osteopathic Association Continuing Medical Education credit in Category 2.
Instructions for first time users:
- Login initially by selecting a registration category (Physician, Nurses, etc) from the drop down menu.
- Provide your personal information (name, address, telephone, and a 4 digit number password of your choice). The password is required and will serve as your login identification for all future registrations.
- Select course options and enter personal information in the next screen.
| Category | Event Fee |
| All registrants | complimentary |