Clinical Advances in Heart Failure, Arrhythmias and Cardiogenic Shock Symposium

This conference will cover a wide range of topics including the diagnosis, management, and state-of-the-art treatment for heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias, and cardiogenic shock as well as a variety of co-morbid and chronic conditions patients with heart disease may face. 

Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina

1380 Harbor Island Drive

San Diego, California 92101

Discounted rooms will be available

• Cultural & Linguistic Competency Resource Guide (PDF, 100 KB)
• Health and Safety Waiver and Assumption of Risk (PDF, 200 KB)

Significant advances in the diagnosis and management of heart failure and arrhythmias continue to emerge, compelling the practice of cardiology to constantly evolve. These advances must be consistently implemented into clinical practice to guarantee the best care for patients affected by these cardiovascular conditions. Expert faculty will cover a wide range of topics including the diagnosis, management, and state-of-the-art treatment for heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias, and cardiogenic shock. Faculty will also cover a variety of co-morbid and chronic conditions patients with heart disease may face. The goal of the conference is for participants to return to their practice equipped with the latest evidence base and practical information to improve patient outcomes.

After attending this live activity, participants should be able to:

• Incorporate current and emerging clinical evidence in the assessment, treatment, and management of patients with challenging cardiovascular disease.
• Apply new concepts in the management of heart failure and hypertension.
• Determine the effect of comorbidity and chronic conditions on patients with heart disease.
• Assess device-based therapies for heart rhythm disorders.
• Determine the effect of comorbidity and chronic conditions on patients with heart disease.
• Outline best practices for the management of patients with atrial fibrillation.
• Identify and address health disparities that could negatively impact patient care within the clinical encounter.
• Interpret the role of hemodynamics in acute heart failure and cardiogenic shock.
• Discuss current outcomes and ways to increase awareness of cardiogenic shock.
• Employ new interdisciplinary care team strategies to increase early recognition of cardiovascular disease and improve patient outcomes.

Physicians

Scripps Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

ABIM MOC Points

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Nurses and Nurse Practitioners

For the purpose of recertification, the American Nurses Credentialing Center accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME.

For the purpose of re-licensure, the California Board of Registered Nursing accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ for attendance at structured learning activities offered by organizations accredited by the ACCME.

The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certified Program (AANPCP) and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

Physician Assistants

NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

Commercial Support

This course may be supported, in part, by educational grants from industry. In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, a complete list of commercial support received will be provided to all learners who participate in the continuing education activity. For more information: www.accme.org/standards.

Cultural & Linguistic Competency and Implicit Bias

This activity is designed to include curriculum addressing the topics of cultural and linguistic competency (CLC) and implicit bias (IB) in compliance with California Business and Professions (B&P) Code Section 2190. All those involved in the planning and execution of this activity have been asked to identify and discuss issues relevant to the topics being covered. In addition, a variety of resources are available that address cultural and linguistic competency and implicit bias. A resource document can be downloaded from the Conference Details section above.