The Fundamentals: Diagnosis and Ablation of Common Arrhythmias is now available for purchase in DVD form — participants of the Society's 2011 Catheter Ablation Course enjoy a discounted rate! Learn more »
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View our online Course Brochure (PDF, 487K) and Program Agenda (PDF, 73K)
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Activity Description
The Heart Rhythm Society's 2011 Catheter Ablation Course, New Tips, Techniques, and Technologies for Complex Arrhythmias, featured world-renowned experts discussing detailed patient cases with a step-by-step analysis. This renowned course provided a current, in-depth review of approaches to complex ablation for the spectrum of cardiac arrhythmias including: atrial fibrillation, complex atrial arrhythmias after AF ablation or in congenital heart disease, atrial tachycardias and atypical flutters, and ventricular arrhythmias with or without associated heart disease.
Through case-based presentations, participants were able to relate personal techniques and experiences to that of the faculty in order to facilitate appropriate diagnosis and successful, safe ablation. The format and workshops provided opportunities for one-on-one and small group discussions with experts in the field as well as fellow colleagues. Participants were encouraged to bring case presentations of their own for discussion and review.
A Fundamentals of Ablation Pre-Course was offered Saturday, September 10, 2011. The Pre-Course, included with the course registration, focused on the diagnosis and ablation of common arrhythmias providing participants with the knowledge base necessary to understand the advanced topics covered during the main course. Participants in the early stages of their career and those who desire an update in fundamentals wre encouraged to attend.
Target Audience
- Electrophysiologists
- Electrophysiology Fellows
- Cardiologists
- Cardiac Surgeons
- Technologists
- Physician Assistants
- Nurses/Nurse Practitioners
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this educational activity, participants will be able to:
- Recognize the mechanisms underlying cardiac arrhythmias amenable to ablation:
- Supraventricular tachycardias
- Complex atrial flutters
- Atrial fibrillation
- Ventricular tachycardias
- Distinguish both normal and abnormal cardiac anatomy and its role in the genesis of arrhythmias and ablations strategy
- Identify and minimize the major risks associated with ablation
- Assess the value and limitations of high-end technology in the ablation process
- Identify the role for pre-and intraprocedural imaging techniques to optimize outcomes and maximize safety of ablation procedures
- Identify the best ablative energy source for specific cardiac arrhythmias and understand the underlying mechanisms of action
Course Highlights
- Expert techniques to assist in accurate diagnosis and ablation of common and complex arrhythmias
- State-of-the-art methods for evaluating, mapping and ablating complicated arrhythmias
- Critical anatomy relevant to successful ablation
- Integration of ultrasound, fluoroscopic and pre-procedure imaging with electroanatomic mapping techniques
Registration Rates
As of August 20
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Members
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Non-Members
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Physician/Scientist/Industry
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$1125
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$1495
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Affiliate/Fellows-in-Training
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$525
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$625
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Allied Professional
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$125
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$150
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One Day Registration
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$525
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$525
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Registration | Course Fees
Catheter 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.
Member Registration Requirements
To receive the member rate you must be a member in good standing at the time of registration, with your membership dues paid through September 30, 2011. All non-members must register at the non-member rate. Anyone applying for membership with the Heart Rhythm Society during the Catheter Ablation Course registration period must complete their application packet (application, CV and dues) and be approved by the Society prior to registering for the course. The Society will not reimburse the difference between the member and nonmember rates.
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 and payable to the Heart Rhythm Society. 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.
Cancellation | Refund Policy
All requests for cancellation of your registration for the Catheter Ablation Course should have been made in written format and received at IECi by August 19, 2011. A $75.00 processing fee was withheld. Course registration fees are non-refundable for cancellations received after August 19, 2011. There are no refunds for "no-shows." If you have any questions, please contact reghousing@internationaleventconnection.com.
Accreditation Statement
The Heart Rhythm Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement
The Heart Rhythm Society designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 28.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. 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™.
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 provider by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
It has been assigned code 7M7R3X-PRV-09-28.
A maximum of 28.25 credit hours are available for this educational activity.
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
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 certified educational programs. Everyone involved in the planning and participation of continuing medical education activities are required to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest related to the content of their presentations and also disclose discussions of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentations. In accordance with the ACCME's Standards for Commercial Support of Continuing Medical Education, all faculty and planning partners must disclose any financial relationship(s) or other relationship(s) held within the past 12 months. The Heart Rhythm Society implements a mechanism to identify and resolve all conflicts of interest prior to delivering the educational activity to learners. Detailed disclosure information will be disclosed prior to the activity and in the activity slides.
Disclaimer
The Catheter 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 Catheter 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.
For More Information
Please contact the Education department if you have any questions at Education@HRSonline.org or (202) 464-4300.
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The Heart Rhythm Society acknowledges an educational grant from Biosense Webster, Inc. a Johnson & Johnson Company, Medtronic, and St. Jude Medical in support of this educational activity.
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