Insights into Managing Complex Arrhythmia and Device Patients for the Advanced Allied Professional

Wednesday, May 9 | 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

The purpose of this program is to explore more advanced concepts in the management of patients with arrhythmias. Specifically, hands on experience with cardiac devices, interpretation of device diagnostics, and a full review of echocardiography and IEGM interpretation will be undertaken. The program will also provide an overview of epicardial ablation approach to ablation and perioperative device management.

Chairs:

• Liza A. Prudente-Moorman, ACNP, CCDS, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
  
• Craig Swygman, CVT, CEPS, St. Vincent Hospital, Portland, OR
  

Update on Anticoagulation and Devices for Stroke Prevention
Gerilynn M. Schott, RN, BSN, The University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Wilmington, DE

Special Considerations in Epicardial Ablation of VT: Pre, Prei-and Post Procedure
Traci L. Buescher, RN, CEPS, CCDS, Mayo Medical Center/St. Mary's, Rochester, MN

ICDS and Children: Special Programming Considerations
Vicki L. Zeigler, RN, Ph.D, FHRS, CEPS, CCDS, Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX

Genetic Testing: Channelopathies, HOCM, AVRC
David Tester, BS, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Break:10:00 – 10:15 a.m.

Decreasing Radiation Exposure in the EP Lab: Can We Ever Ditch the Lead?
Steven J. Compton, MD, Alaska Heart Institute, Anchorage, AK

MRIs and Devices: When is it OK?
Roseann Hansford, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

Follow-up of Atrial Fibrillation Post Ablation: What are the Pertinent Issues?
Salwa Beheiry, RN, BSN, CCRN, California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, CA

Lunch: 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m. (snacks provided)

Hands-on Educational Session: Rhythm Management Devices, Ablation Systems, and EP Recording
Elizabeth A. Ching, RN, FHRS, CCDS, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
Lon W. Castle, MD, FHRS, Cleveland Clinic, Westlake, OH

Managing Complications in the EP Lab: What to Do When Things Go Wrong?
Joseph B. Hejik, RN, BSN, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Break: 2:45 – 3:00 p.m.

Syncope: Finding the Cause of the Drop
Brian Olshansky, MD, FHRS, CCDS, University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, Iowa City, IA

Use the 12-lead EKG in the EP Lab
Craig Swygman, CVT, CEPS, St. Vincent Hospital, Portland, OR

Heart Rhythm 2012 Opening Plenary Session: 4:15 – 5:45 p.m.
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