Program Release Date: October 15, 2007
Program Expiration Date: October 14, 2009

Description

This webcast features two implants of Cardiac Resynchronization System conducted at the Cleveland Clinic:

• The first implant was recorded during the Live Case Session at Heart Rhythm 2007 and offers expert analysis on LV Lead positioning, LV Lead placement techniques, and DFT Testing.
• The second implant will provide a new and different patient anatomy from the first procedure, and focuses on troubleshooting techniques specific to the placement of the LV Lead.

Additionally, the webcast features four presentations from the Heart Rhythm 2007 Case-Based Tutorial session "I Can't Place the LV Lead on the Lateral Wall: What are my options?"

New Format!

For your convenience the two procedures have been broken down into segments so that the user has the option to watch the case procedure in it's entirety, or view individual components of the procedure.

Faculty Information

Oussama Wazni, MD
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Department of Cardiovascular Medicine

N. A. Mark Estes, III, MD, FHRS
New England Medical Center
Boston, MA

John Day, MD
Utah Heart Clinic Arrhythmia Service
LDS Hospital
Salt Lake City, UT

Roger Freedman, MD
University of Utah Health Sciences Center
Cardiology Department
Salt Lake City, UT

Robert Kowal, MD, PhD
HeartPlace
The Baylor Heart and Vascular Hospital
Dallas, TX

Panos Vardas, MD
Heraklion University Hospital
Stavrakia, Greece

Michael Jessen, MD
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX

Faculty Disclosures

Target Audience

• Cardiac Electrophysiologists
• Cardiology and Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellows
• Pediatric Electrophysiologists
• Physicians Assistants
• Nurses

Learning Objectives

• Learn the benefits of placing the RV Lead prior to cannualation of the conornary sinus
• Identify how to improve Defibrillation Thresholds (DFTs)
• Explain the important factors for positioning the LV lead placement
• Explain how best to evaluate venous anatomy

Continuing Medical Education (CME) 

The Heart Rhythm Society designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2 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-059.
A maximum of 2 credit hours are available for this educational activity.

Disclaimer

The Society makes no representation or warranty as to the truth, originality, or accuracy of the information presented at this webcast 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.

 

Heart Rhythm Society wishes to thank the Cleveland Clinic Foundation
for their support in the creation of this product.

The program is sponsored by an unrestricted educational grant from Biotronik, Inc.