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 8th Texas Update Live Symposium

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8th Texas Update in Cardiovascular Advancements

presented by
Texas Heart Institute

Friday, July 25 and
Saturday, July 26, 2008

Houston, Texas 

             8th Texas Update Program Brochure

 
 
Overview

The American Heart Association reports that cardiovascular disease claims 2,600 lives each day in the United States. Over the past decade, physicians and scientists have worked feverishly to find ways to combat the various physiological risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease. This one and a half-day symposium will feature lectures and discussions by a distinguished faculty, providing up-to-date information on the current status and future direction of cardiovascular medicine and surgery. Faculty will highlight recent progress in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease as well as assess new therapeutic modalities.

Target Audience
The audience for this continuing medical education activity includes cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, internists with an interest in cardiology, and clinical researchers.

Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this symposium, participants should be able to–

  • Discuss recent scientific advances in lipid management and the use of statins for acute and chronic coronary artery disease.
  • Review newer pharmacologic platforms for ST elevation MI.
  • Describe advances in the medical and interventional treatment of unstable angina and non-Q wave MI. 
  • Determine the appropriate use of CT and MRI/MRA for diagnosing cardiovascular disease. 
  • Summarize recent findings of clinical trials and their indications for current and future medical therapy for heart failure. 
  • Discuss latest findings related to pathogenesis of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and its treatment. 
  • Cite new surgical options with robotic surgery, and its role in modern-day surgical practice. 
  • Assess the latest surgical devices available to treat acute, decompensated heart failure patients. 
  • Recognize the potential therapeutic options with stem cell therapy for cardiovascular disease including congestive heart failure. 
  • Highlight new advances in electrophysiology, including biventricular pacing, defibrillation, and ablation. 
  • Explain the role of inflammation and inflammatory markers in the current view of atherosclerotic disease. 
  • Discuss how genes are being used to identify patients at risk for premature MIs. 
  • Address ways nanotechnology can be used in the future to enhance diagnostic imaging. 
  • Identify specific PCI characteristics that are associated with a higher risk of very late complications, including stent thrombosis. 
  • Discuss the use of stem cells in the regeneration of damaged heart tissue.

Program Schedule 

Friday-July 25

1:00 p.m.   WELCOME and Introductions 
1:15 p.m.   Session I Presentations followed by Q&A
3:15 p.m.   BREAK 
3:30 p.m.   Session II Presentations followed by Q&A 
5:30 p.m.   ADJOURN

Saturday-July 26

7:15 a.m.    CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 
8:00 a.m.    Session III Presentations followed by Q&A
9:00 a.m.    BREAK 
9:15 a.m.    Presentations continue
9:45 a.m.    Introduction of the Ray C. Fish Award and Recipient
10:15 a.m.  The Ray C. Fish Lecture
10:45 a.m.  Presentation of the Ray C. Fish Award
11:15 a.m.  LUNCH in the Ansary Atrium, Texas Heart Institute
12:30 p.m.  Presentations continue
2:30 p.m.    FINAL Comments and Adjourn

View program brochure (PDF) for schedule details and the list of speakers and their topics.
Program Director

James T. Willerson, MD
President-elect and Medical Director, 
Texas Heart Institute 
Accreditation

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

The Texas Heart Institute designates this educational activity for a maximum of 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

An evaluation form will provide each participant with the opportunity to review the speakers and their presentations, to identify educational needs, and to comment on any perceived commercial or promotional bias in the presentation.
Lodging and Ground Transportation/Parking 

A block of guestrooms has been reserved with special course rates of $109 at the following hotel:
Marriott Houston Medical Center
Texas Medical Center
6580 Fannin Street
713-796-0080 or 800-228-9290
$109 single/double

To ensure accommodations and the discounted rate, please make your reservations by July 3, 2008 and identify yourself as a participant of this Texas Heart Institute symposium.

Ground Transportation/Parking
Taxi service to the hotel from Hobby Airport averages $35 one way. Taxi service from Bush Intercontinental Airport averages $50 one way. The drive to the hotel is approximately 20 minutes from Hobby Airport and approximately 45 minutes from Bush Intercontinental Airport. Timely and inexpensive airport transportation is available to and from the hotel by Airport Express Shuttle. Rates are $15 one way from Hobby Airport and $20 one way from Bush Intercontinental Airport. To schedule service call Airport Express at 713-523-8888. Rental car services are also available at both airports.

The METRORail is a light rail line running from Downtown Houston to the Texas Medical Center (TMC). The METRORail offers a 20-minute ride to the TMC. Tickets are $2.00 for an unlimited day pass and may be purchased at vending machines along the route. For more information, visit www.ridemetro.org.

Courtesy van transportation is available from the Marriott Houston Medical Center to the Texas Heart Institute. Hotel garage parking is $9.00 and $19.00 for valet parking. For participants not staying at the hotel, the Texas Heart Institute has valet parking for $13.00 per day (no in/out privileges). More information on parking and directions for the Texas Medical Center can be found at www.tmc.edu.
Meeting Site and Registration 

The symposium will be held at the Texas Medical Center:
Denton A. Cooley Building
Texas Heart Institute at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital
6770 Bertner Avenue
Houston, Texas 77030
832.355.2157

The conference center is located on the lower level of the building.

See location and parking information for Texas Heart Institute in the Texas Medical Center. 

Cancellation Policy
All symposium cancellations must be received in writing by July 3, 2008. No refunds will be made after this date. A $50 processing fee will be assessed for each canceled reservation. No refund will be made for those who otherwise register, but do not attend. The Texas Heart Institute reserves the right to cancel the symposium if enrollment is deemed insufficient.

Registration
Registration fee includes the program course materials and meals.

$229   Late Registration (Deadline July 25, 2008)
$129*  Other Registration (Deadline July 25, 2008)

* Fellows-in-training, residents, registered nurses, and allied health professionals

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