Advanced Ablation Course

Simplifying Complex Ablation with New Physiology-Based Techniques

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October 4–7, 2008
Westin Gaslamp Quarter
910 Broadway Circle
San Diego, California 92101

The 2008 Advanced Ablation Course is a comprehensive program that examines the latest ablation techiques:

Multimodality approach with in-depth presentations integration both didactic reviews and interactive discussion with faculty and participants
Analysis of key techniques, applications of new technology, and solutions to both common and rare clinical scenarios
Intimate course environment allows personal one-on-one interaction with world-renowned faculty
Case presentation format helps practitioners relate the experience of the faculty to their own procedures
Automated Audience Response System (ARS) presents decision-making scenarios and provides immediate feedback

Course Description

The 2008 Advanced Ablation Course provides an intensive update on new generation advanced catheter ablation for complex supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias. The course addresses the evolving field of multimodality ablation for atrial fibrillation with in-depth discussions on new techniques and technologies, as well as the perils and pitfalls accompanying this intervention. The ablation of more complex arrhythmias, such as scar-related atrial flutters and ventricular tachycardias, are covered in depth and include the latest pathophysiology concepts and technical approaches.

Don’t miss the COMPLIMENTARY Fundamentals of Ablation Pre-Course!
1:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 4, 2007
(Note: Pre-Course is included in the course registration.)

The pre-course, included with course registration, reviews the fundamentals of EP laboratory diagnosis and electrogram interpretation needed to understand the advanced topics covered during the course. Physicians in the early stages of an ablation practice will benefit from this pre-course, and it serves as a valuable tool for electrophysiologists looking to review, supplement, and update fundamentals of electrophysiology.

Course Highlights

New this year!
More breakout sessions are offered at both basic and advanced levels.
More video presentations of advanced ablation procedures, highlighting key techniques, applications of new technology, and soluations to both common and rate clinical scenarios. These presentations will be integrated into both didactic reviews and interactive discussion with faculty and participants.
Specific state-of-the-art techniques for evaluating, mapping, and ablating complicated arrhythmias
Critical anatomy of ablation: what every practitioner must know
Phantoms for use in early robotics interventions
Electroanatomic, noncontact, impedance-based, and ultrasound-imaging applications for guiding mapping techniques and how to make them
Radio frequency ultrasound, laser, cryo, and microwave energy sources, and their use in ablation
Principles and techniques of interactive mapping
Biophysics of ablation, including techniques for optimizing RF ablation with irrigated and large-tip electrodes and cryoablation
Techniques to facilitate diagnosis and ablation of common complex arrhythmias in a busy EP practice

Who Should Attend

This course is of interest to:

Cardiac Electrophysiologists
Cardiology and Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellows
Cardiac Surgeons
Pediatric Electrophysiologists
Cardiologists
Radiologists
Physicians Assistants
Nurses

Program Format

The majority of the program is presented in a “case presentation” format to help the practitioner relate the experience of the faculty to his or her own procedures. The presentations will target an advanced level of practice. Participants are encouraged to bring case presentations of their own for discussion and review.

The program has been designed for maximum clinical applicability. In addition, several didactic sessions will bring together the many concepts needed for successful ablation. Multiple breakout sessions will provide more one-on-one interaction with the faculty. An automated audience response system (ARS) will put the attendee in the middle of decision-making scenarios and provide immediate feedback. Overall, this provides a multimodality approach to learning the very latest in ablation techniques.

To maximize the ultimate learning experience, participants are encouraged to bring their laptops to the course for presentation downloads. Course presentations can be viewed from one's laptop to increase image clarity and participants can follow along at their own pace.

Course Directors
Douglas L. Packer, MD, FHRS Professor of Medicine Mayo Clinic College of Medicine Rochester, MN William G. Stevenson, MD, FHRS Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Director, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Program, Cardiovascular Division Brigham & Women’s Hospital Boston, MA	David J. Wilber, MD Director of Cardiology Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, IL
Distinguished Faculty
Joseph G. Akar, MD, PhD Assistant Professor of Medicine, Cardiology Loyola University Health System Maywood, IL Samuel J. Asirvatham, MD Associate Professor of Medicine Mayo Clinic Rochester, MD David G. Callans, MD, FHRS Director, Electrophysiology Laboratory, Professor of Medicine Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA Sen Yen Ho, PhD, FRCPath, FESC Head of Cardiac Morphology, National Heart & Lung Institute Imperial College and Royal Brompton Hospital London, UK	Warren M. Jackman, MD, FHRS Professor of Medicine, Cardiovascular Section University of Oklahoma Health Science Center Oklahoma City, OK Gregory F. Michaud, MD, FHRS Director, Center for Advanced Management of Atrial Fibrillation Brigham & Women's Hospital Boston, MA Kyoko Soejima, MD Assistant Professor in Internal Medicine Keio University Tokyo, Japan

Registration / Course Fees

Online registration now open! Register now!

Early through September 5, 2008

Affiliate Members		$425
Affiliate Non-Members		$525
Members		$995
Non-Members		$1,295

Starting September 6, 2008

Affiliate Members		$525
Affiliate Non-Members		$625
Members		$1,095
Non-Members		$1,395

Advanced Ablation Course registration and fees include all sessions and workshops, as well as continental breakfasts and lunches. There will be no printed course materials, all presentations are available electronically. Please plan to bring your personal laptop.

Hotel Reservations — A block of rooms has been reserved at the Westin Gaslamp Quarter at the special meeting rate of $249 per night (single/double). This special rate is available on a first come/ first serve basis until September 5, 2008, after which, rooms will be offered on a space and rate available basis. Hotel reservations must be made through one of the registration options offered by the Heart Rhythm Society. A one night room and tax deposit is required to secure your reservation and is refundable up until 48 hours prior to your arrival date. If you cancel your hotel reservation within 48 hours of arrival or if you are a “no-show,” a one night room and tax penalty will apply.

Payment Policy

The Heart Rhythm Society's registration and housing vendor, IECi, will process and accept the following credit cards: American Express, Visa, and Mastercard. Checks submitted must be drawn on a U.S. bank in U.S. dollars. The registrant pays all fees or charges connected with payment.

Please note:

All registration information must be complete in order to be processed
Registration Forms may be reproduced
Wire/Bank transfers are NOT accepted

Member Registration Requirements

To receive the member rate to attend the 2008 Advanced Ablation Course, you must be a member in good standing, with dues paid through October 1, 2008, at the time of registration. All non-members must register at the non-member rate. Anyone who registers as an affiliate member or non-member, must submit a letter from their department head stating their affiliate status, along with their registration.

Anyone applying for membership with the Heart Rhythm Society prior to the 2008 Advanced Ablation Course registration period must have their completed application packet (application, CV, and dues) approved by the Society prior to registering for the 2008 Advanced Ablation Course. The Society will not reimburse the difference between the member and non-member rate to 2008 Advanced Ablation Course registrants whose completed applications are approved after they register for the 2008 Advanced Ablation Course.

If you have questions regarding your member status, or if you would like information about Heart Rhythm Society membership, please call (202) 464-3468 or email Membership@HRSonline.org..

Cancellation/Refund Policy

All requests for cancellation of your registration for the Advanced Ablation Course must be made in written format and recieved by IECi by September 5, 2008. Written cancellations should be faxed to (617) 864-3767 or sent via email to reghousing@internationaleventconnection.com. A $50.00 processing fee will be withheld. Course registration fees are non-refundable for cancellations received after September 5, 2008. There is no refund for "no-shows."

Accreditation

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

Continuing Medical Education (CME)

The Heart Rhythm Society designates this educational activity for a maximum of 28 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The AMA has determined that physicians not licensed in the USA who participate in this CME activity are eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM

Continuing Education (CE) for Nurses

The Heart Rhythm Society is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the New York State Nurses Association, an accredited approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

It has been assigned code 6GDPMX-PRV-064.

A maximum of 28 credit hours are available for this educational activity.

Disclosure of Faculty's Commercial Relationship(s)

It is the policy of the Heart Rhythm Society to ensure balance, independent objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its sponsored educational programs. All faculty members participating in continuing medical education activities are required to disclose to the program audience any real or apparent conflicts of interest held within the past 12 months.

The Heart Rhythm Society implements a mechanism to identify and resolve all conflicts on interest prior to delivering the educational activity to learners.

Disclaimer

The Advanced Ablation Course provides a forum for the open exchange and discussion of research results and scientific advancements in the field of cardiovascular pacing and electrophysiology; however, the Society makes no representation or warranty as to the truth, originality, or accuracy of the information presented at the Advanced Ablation Course or in materials distributed in connection with them. Nor are the views expressed by the individual speakers necessarily the views of the Society. The Heart Rhythm Society supports the ACCME’s policy on evidence-based content and encourages faculty to adhere to these standards when planning a presentation.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

The Heart Rhythm Society supports the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Should you require specific aids or other services to accommodate your participation at the Advanced Ablation Course, please notify Heart Rhythm Society in advance. A Heart Rhythm Society staff member will contact those individuals who have requested assistance to determine what special arrangements need to be made.

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