Program Description
This webcast features the debate session All Transseptal Catheterizations Should be Guided by Intracardiac Echocardiography from the Heart Rhythm 2008 Annual Scientific Sessions.
Faculty Information
Chair
Martin C. Burke, DO, CCDS
University of Chicago Hospital
Chicago, IL
Faculty
Emile G. Daoud, MD
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
Alan Cheng, MD
Johns Hospitals University School of Medicine
Baltimore, MD
Faculty Disclosures (PDF 12KB)
Target Audience
- Cardiac Electrophysiologists
- Cardiology and Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellows
- Physician Assistants
- Nurses
Learning Objectives
- Identify one advantage and disadvantage of an Echocardiography guided transseptal puncture
- Identify one advantage and disadvantage of an Intracardiac Echocardiography (ICE) guided transseptal puncture
- Determine the role of ICE during transseptal catheterization
Continuing Medical Education (CME)
The Heart Rhythm Society designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. 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 CreditsTM.
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 1 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.
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All Transseptal Catheterizations Should be Guided by Intracardiac Echocardiography
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Program Release Date: June 18, 2008
Program Expiration Date: June 17, 2010
This program is supported by an educational grant from Boston Scientific Corportation.
