Multi-Disciplinary Pathways
for ACS Management
in the Big Apple 2007
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Acute coronary syndrome represents the most urgent cardiac condition requiring
immediate diagnosis and prompt institution of therapy for saving lives and
improving long-term quality of life. Recent trials have demonstrated the
benefits of various pharmacologic and revascularization strategies. These
evidence-based data have provided the basis for AHA/ACC guidelines. However,
there is a continuing lack of guideline adherence, adversely affecting the
patient outcome. In addition, optimal care of these high-risk patients requires
a multidisciplinary approach.
There is an increasing need for a multidisciplinary pathway-based approach to facilitate triage and treatment of patients presenting with acute coronary syndrome. In collaboration with other disciplines, the cardiology division at St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals has developed pathways to improve adherence to guidelines and patient outcomes.
OBJECTIVES
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Evaluate risk stratification of ACS patients, appropriate triage and management of different subgroups, and both pharmacologic and revascularization options for
improved outcome of these patients
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Initiate programs similar to PAIN pathway at your respective institutions to improve the outcomes of ACS patients
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Recognize the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach for optimal treatment of ACS in order to develop an effective treatment strategy
This one-day symposium is designed to provide both the latest literature summary
by different specialists involved in the care of patients with acute coronary
syndrome, ranging from emergency room physicians to non-invasive and invasive
cardiologists, and the most practical algorithm-based interdisciplinary
approach.
Please join us in the Big Apple for our inaugural symposium for
multi-disciplinary
pathway based approach to acute coronary syndrome.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Date: Saturday, October 13, 2007
Time: 7:30AM – 5:00PM
Tuition: Physicians $150
Other Health Care Professionals: $100
Location: Crowne Plaza Times Square
1605
Broadway, New York City, NY
COURSE DIRECTORS:
Eyal Herzog, MD, FACC
Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Director of Cardiac Care Unit
St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals, New York, NY
Mun K. Hong, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Director, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
and Interventional Cardiology
St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals, New York, NY
GUEST FACULTY
Judith S. Hochman, MD, FACC
Clinical Chief of Cardiology
Director, Cardiovascular Clinical Research
Harold Snyder Family Professor of Cardiology
New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY
Judd E. Hollander, MD
Professor
Clinical Research Director
Department of Emergency Medicine
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
John C. LaRosa, MD, FACP
President and Professor of Medicine
The State University of New York Downstate Medical Center
Brooklyn, NY
Eric D. Peterson, MD, MPH
Professor of Medicine
Vice Chair for Quality
Duke University Medical Center
Associate Director
Director CV Research
Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham, NC
HOST FACULTY
St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals
Farooq A. Chaudhry, MD, FACP, FACC, FASE
Associate Professor of Medicine
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Associate Chief of Cardiology
Director of Echocardiography
Nicholas H.E. Mezitis, MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Senior Attending Physician in Medicine,
Franz H. Messerli, MD, FACC, FACP
Director, Hypertension Program
Division of Cardiology
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Suneet Mittal, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Director, Electrophysiology Laboratory
Further Information:
Phone: 212-523-2138
Fax: 212-523-2074
Email: satkinso@chpnet.org
Website: www.chpnet.org/cme
POLICY ON FACULTY AND PROVIDER DISCLOSURE
It is the policy of Beth Israel Medical Center and St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals that faculty and providers disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, and also disclose discussions of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentation(s). Beth Israel Medical Center and St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals have established policies in place that will identify and resolve all conflicts of interest prior to this educational activity.
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Beth Israel Medical Center and St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals are accredited
by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide
continuing medical education for physicians.
CREDIT DESIGNATION
St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals designates this educational activity for a
maximum of 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM.
Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their
participation in the activity.