Saturday, October 12, 2019, 7:00 AM - 2:30 PM, The Heldrich Hotel & Conference Center, 10 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, NJ

Pre-registration is now closed. On site registration will be available.

It has been well established that cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number one killer of individuals in the United States. Despite maximal efforts in prevention and treatment, this number continues to grow year after year. As a consequence, we are treating more and more heart failure (often the end result of chronic CVD) with optimal medical therapy as well as devices to support the failing heart, with as many as 670,000 new cases being diagnosed each and every year. Despite our ever-evolving research and technology into the treatment of this ever-growing patient population, the mortality rate remains high with 50% of patients diagnosed with heart failure dying within 5 years of diagnosis.

Treatment for all patients with cardiovascular disease is becoming more and more complex with emerging technologies treating a sicker and more complex patient population. As these treatment strategies continue to change with advancing research and technology, we need to involve multiple specialties employing a true multidisciplinary approach to treating these patients often with end stage disease and resultant heart failure.

The goal of this symposium is to expose cardiovascular healthcare practitioners to the multitude of disease entities encompassing cardiovascular diseases and demonstrate current and novel treatments elucidated through case presentations and panel discussions.

Program Committee
Anthony Altobelli, III, MD, (Activity Co-Director) Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School; Clinical Chief of Cardiology, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital; Cardiologist, RWJPE Cardiology Associates of New Brunswick

James Andrews, MHL, Senior Vice President, Cardiac and Neurological Services, RWJBarnabas Health

Billie Bellamy MSN, RN, Director, Cardiac Cath/EP Lab, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

Sabha Bhatti, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Director, Cardiac Non-Invasive Laboratories, Co-Director, Cardio-Oncology Program, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

Michael Cargill, BSN, RN, (Activity Nurse Planner) Cath Lab/EP Staff Nurse, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

James Coromilas, MD, (Activity Co-Director) Professor of Medicine, Director, Division of Cardiovascular Disease and Hypertension, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

Matthew D. Emerick, BS, RN, Assistant Director, Cardiac Cath/EP Lab, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

Deepa B. Iyer, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School; Advanced Heart Failure/VAD/Heart Transplant Cardiologist, Medical Director, MCS Program, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

Leonard Y. Lee, MD, (Activity Co-Director) Professor of Surgery, James W. Mackenzie, MD Endowed Chair in Surgery, Chair, Department of Surgery, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

Abel E. Moreyra, MD, (Activity Co-Director) Professor of Medicine, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

Saum Rahimi, MD, Associate Professor of Surgery, Chief, Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

Marc Roelke, MD, Director of Electrophysiology, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Saint Barnabas Medical Center

Gary J. Rogal, MD, Chief of Cardiology, Saint Barnabas Medical Center; Medical Director, Cardiac Services, RWJBarnabas Health

Sergio Waxman, MD, Director, Division of Cardiology, Director, Cardiovascular Training Program, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Target Audience
This activity is designed for cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, internists, residents, fellows, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, cardiac nurses, cardiovascular technologists, cardiovascular program administrators, and researchers..

1. Synthesize the current data and treatment algorithms for patients with cardiogenic shock
2. Recognize the limitations of symptoms, stress testing, and angiography in patients with chronic kidney disease
3. Utilize the findings of the CABANA trial to develop individualized treatment strategies for patients with atrial fibrillation
4. Review the interaction between cancer therapy and cardiac disease
5. Summarize two strategies in both the pre-hospital and inpatient settings for increasing long-term survival with favorable neurological outcome for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest victims
6. Discuss recent developments in the transcatheter treatment of valvular heart disease
7. Identify the challenges associated with endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair with a fenestrated graft
8. Describe the benefits of the multidisciplinary approach in the diagnosis and the treatment of coronary perforations in the Cath Lab

Registration Fees	Through 10/2/2019	After 10/2/2019
Physician	$75	$125
Other Healthcare Professional	$50	$85
Industry	$125
Resident/Fellow in Training/Healthcare Student	Complimentary

* Registration must be accompanied by program director’s letter confirming resident/fellow/student status. Please upload your letter when registering or fax to 973-972-3371.

Registrants may be asked to furnish documentation confirming their employment status in order to be eligible for a reduced rate. If it is determined that a registrant does not meet the eligibility criteria, the registrant will be required to pay the necessary tuition fee.

Registration fee includes continental breakfast, refreshment break, lunch, continuing education credits, and course material. Registration for the symposium can only be accepted through our secure online website until October 8, 2019.

Pre-registration is recommended. On-site registration will be accommodated on a space available basis.

Confirmation
Once registered, you will receive a confirmation message and additional information to assist you with your plans to participate in this activity.

Cancellation/Refund
A full refund, less a $25 cancellation fee, will be granted if notice is received no later than October 11, 2019. Refunds will not be issued for any cancellation received after October 11, 2019 and cannot be given for no shows. To cancel, email your cancellation request to ccoe@rbhs.rutgers.edu.

Questions

Registration: Contact CCOE by email at ccoe@rbhs.rutgers.edu

Course Information: Contact Megan Wait by phone at 732-937-8748

Rutgers and RWJBarnabas Health reserve the right to modify program content, faculty and program activities. It also reserves the right to cancel the activity if necessary. If the activity is cancelled, liability is limited to the registration fee.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences and RWJBarnabas Health. Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physicians
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses
This activity is awarded 4.75 contact hours. (60 minute CH) Nurses should only claim those contact hours actually spent participating in the activity.

Physician Assistants
AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. PAs may receive a maximum of 4.75 Category 1 credits for completing this activity.

ABIM MOC Points

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 4.75 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Method of Participation
In order to meet the learning objectives and receive continuing education credits, participants are expected to check in at the registration desk, attend the program and complete an online evaluation form at the conclusion of the activity. A letter certifying attendance and credit verification will be emailed to participants upon completion of the online evaluation survey.

Course Material
In an effort to provide the most complete materials to attendees and conserve resources, PDF versions of the lecture slides will be made available online to registered attendees. In addition, internet access will be available during the day of the activity so we encourage attendees to bring a laptop or tablet. Additional information will be provided in future confirmation communication.

The registration form for this activity Is currently unavailable.

Location
The Heldrich Hotel & Conference Center
10 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901

For hotel reservations, call the hotel directly at 866-609-4700/732-729-4670 or visit their web site

Parking is complimentary. The hotel offers valet parking at the front entrance. Self-parking is located directly behind the hotel at the Morris Parking Deck at 70 New Street. Self-parking vouchers will be available at the registration desk..

Saturday, October 12, 2019

This activity is jointly provided by
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
and
RWJBarnabas Health