Dear Colleague,

We are pleased to invite you to our 10th Annual Intensive Review of Cardiology this August 23-26, 2009, at the InterContinental Hotel and Bank of America Conference Center at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio.

This will be a wonderful forum to critically review current thinking and management in all of the major cardiovascular disciplines. This will be relevant to practicing cardiologists seeking a comprehensive review of contemporary cardiovascular medicine and those cardiologists and cardiology fellows
preparing for the Cardiovascular Board Certification and Re-certification Examination.

Our aim is that this will be fun, clinically relevant, and stimulating. To achieve this goal, we will integrate audience interaction with review of cases, images, and relevant data during the lectures. We have reformatted the program this year, consolidating to four days, introducing more interactive panel discussions and utilizing live cases when able to provide additional stimulating educational opportunities.

An emphasis will be placed on the clinical evaluation and management of the patient encountered in daily practice. The current ACC/AHA guidelines supporting treatment and management recommendations will be presented as will treatment controversies and dilemmas. Special interactive evening sessions are planned using smaller groups with board simulation questions.

The symposium will also test your knowledge in cardiovascular medicine board simulation testing sessions. Following core subject area presentations, review sessions with audience participation will conclude each section. This will add an essential and exciting dimension to what is already the most
comprehensive and relevant symposium in cardiovascular medicine today.

In addition to these broad symposium goals, many other important topics and cases will be included. The Bank of America Conference Center has exceptional features that enhance learning and comfort. As symposium co-directors, we truly hope you will be able to join us this August for this exciting and memorable educational event.

Sincerely,

Brian Griffin, MD   |    Curtis Rimmerman, MD  |   Samir Kapadia, MD

Objectives

After participating in this symposium, participants will be able to do the following:

• Describe the pathophysiology of acute coronary syndromes and the current management of the acute myocardial infarction patient, and demonstrate
  familiarity with the major clinical trials that have shaped the current management of this patient subgroup.
• Discuss the various noninvasive modalities available for the evaluation of coronary artery and valvular heart disease, their merits, complementary roles,
  role in patient management, and prognostic value.
• Interpret both common and complex 12-lead electrocardiograms including subtle yet clinically important findings relevant to the board examination.
• Recognize the mechanisms plus the current medical and surgical treatment options in patients with congestive heart failure including the
  major clinical trials that have shaped our practice methods.
• Identify the pathophysiology, evaluation, and modalities and treatment options in patients with valvular heart disease including a comprehensive
  review of echocardiography.
• Demonstrate familiarity with the evaluation and treatment of patients with complex dysrhythmias and sudden cardiac death including the indications
  for electrophysiology testing, pacemaker implantation, and ICD placement.
• Recognize and appropriately treat the clinical scenarios in cardiovascular medicine used in the examinations for Board Certification in
  Cardiovascular Disease.

Target Audience

• Practicing cardiologists seeking a comprehensive review of contemporary cardiovascular medicine
• Cardiologists and cardiology fellows preparing for the Cardiovascular Board Certification and Re-certification Examination.