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ACC EP Symposium 2023

ACC EP Symposium 2023

For Physician Only

Registration Closed
7:45am Welcoming Remarks

Valentín Del Río Santiago, MD FACC
President & Governor ACC PR Chapter

Ricardo Santiago Trinidad, MD FACC
President Scientific Program Committee
8:00am SESSION 1: ATRIAL FIBRILLATION MANAGEMENT

LIVE CASE #1 – Left Atrial Appendage Closure
Suleyka Olivero, MD & Luarde Montano, MD – Bayamon Heart and Lung Institute

Management of Subclinical and Device-Detected Atrial Fibrillation
Miguel Leal, MD

Anticoagulation after LAAO
Helder Hernández, MD

Updates in the Management of Atrial Fibrillation
Miguel Leal, MD

Artificial intelligence and wearable technology in the monitoring of cardiac arrhythmias
Francisco Pérez Gil, MD

Q & A
10:00am Break & Exhibit Viewing
10:30am SESSION 2 – CLINICAL EP

Management of Long QT Syndrome
Héctor Banchs, MD

Screening and Causes of Sudden Cardiac Death in Young Adults and Athletes
Mark Link, MD

Treatment of arrhythmias in congenital heart disease
James Daniels, MD

Antiarrhythmic Therapy Do’s and Don’ts
James Daniels, MD

Q & A
12:00pm Lunch
1:30pm SESSION 3: ABLATION

LIVE CASE #2 – Atrial Fibrillation Cryoablation
Francisco Pérez, MD & José Marcial, MD – Bayamon Heart and Lung Institute

Cryoablation vs radiofrequency ablation pulmonary vein isolation
James Daniels, MD

The future of cardiac ablation technology
Ricardo Pérez, MD

Current Trends in Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation
Daniel Arzola, MD

Q & A
3:30pm Closing remarks
Valentín Del Río Santiago, MD FACC
3:30pm Welcome Reception at Exhibit Hall

Ponce School Medicine

Sponsorship Statement

This activity is sponsored by The Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc. and the American College of Cardiology Puerto Rico Chapter.

Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc., and the American College of Cardiology Puerto Rico Chapter. The Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), Provider’s No. 0007249, to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc is accredited by the Puerto Rico Board of Licensing and Medical Disciplines, provider’s No. 016-DC23-JLDM.

Credit Designation

The Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc designates this educational activity for a maximum of 5.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ subject to approval. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Faculty Disclosure Policy

It is the policy of Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc to ensure independence, balance, objectivity, scientific rigor and integrity in all of its sponsored educational activities.

All persons who are in a position to control the educational content of a sponsored activity are expected to disclose to the participants any relevant financial relationship(s) they have with the commercial supporters and/or providers of commercial services and/or manufacturers of any commercial products discussed during the educational activity. All conflicts of interest have been identified and resolved prior to the release of this activity.

Target Audience

This program is designed for physicians.

Cardiac electrophysiology has grown exponentially; we have moved from the implantation of very large and poorly powered pacemakers to the deployment of transvenous MRI-compatible miniaturized leadless capsules capable of pacing for decades, from the implantation of large epicardial defibrillating paddles around the heart to the implantation of totally subcutaneous systems, from performing electrophysiologic studies with primitive bipolar catheters to having almost automated three-dimensional mapping systems capable of obtaining over 2000 arrhythmia points in just over 5 minutes. 

Despite these advances, many patients live with cardiac arrhythmias and present to emergency rooms, internists, general cardiology, and electrophysiology offices with complex situations requiring rapid recognition and treatment.  This year’s summit’s objective is to inform all of us about the diagnosis and up-to-date management of conditions like supraventricular arrhythmias, ventricular tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, and cardiac device management.  As usual, we will review all recently updated guidelines on these topics and have sessions on the basic knowledge for the electrocardiographic diagnosis of arrhythmias. 

OBJECTIVES

  1. Updates in the Management of Atrial Fibrillation
  2. How to proceed with anti-coagulation after left atrial appendage occlusion
  3. Recommendation of management of subclinical and device-detected atrial fibrillation
  4. Integration of wearable technology for arrhythmia detection
  5. Updates in cardiac ablation technology
  6. Review of cryoablation vs. radiofrequency ablation pulmonary vein isolation
  7. Appropriate risk Stratification for Sudden Cardiac Death in Athletes
  8. Evaluation and Management of Asymptomatic Bradycardia and Conduction Blocks
  9. Syncope: evaluation and management
  10. Appropriate approach to anti-arrhythmic drug use

TARGET AUDIENCE

This activity has been designed for internists, cardiology fellows, cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, cardiovascular surgeons involved in managing cardiovascular diseases, and other physicians interested in the cardiology field.

ACC Puerto Rico Chapter Member in Good Standing

FREE

Cardiology Fellow in Training

FREE

Physician Non Member ACC Puerto Rico Chapter
ACC Puerto Rico Chapter Non Members On Site Fee $125

$100.00

Guest Faculty

FREE

Registration are closed

Registration Closed

For reservations at regular rate contact La Concha Renaissance, San Juan at (787) 721-7500

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Legislative Conference Oct 2023

Legislative Conference Oct 2023

Engage, Advocate, and Influence: Don’t Miss the American College of Cardiology’s 2023 Legislative Conference!

October 15-17, 2023 | Washington, D.C.

The American College of Cardiology’s (ACC) 2023 Legislative Conference will take place October 15-17 at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill! Registration is now open for comped attendees. Don’t miss this annual opportunity to learn more about the major issues impacting the practice of cardiology and meet with your members of Congress on Tuesday, October 17.

This year’s conference occurs during an important time as Congress is considering policies that would stabilize the Medicare payment system, address health care workforce shortages, decrease health care delivery inequities across the nation and more. National attention on these issues, among others, further underscores the importance of continuing ACC’s advocacy work on behalf of clinicians, patients and the entire medical community.

The conference will commence on Sunday, October 15, with an exclusive HeartPAC donor event, featuring political experts who will provide insight into the dynamics of this Congress and how that will impact next year’s elections. This event has a separate registration process – please contact Ryan Moore (rmoore@acc.org) to register or for more information.

On Monday, October 16, there will be educational sessions featuring leaders in cardiology and top advocates briefing attendees on the hot-button issues that impact cardiovascular professionals across the country.

On Tuesday, October 17, conference participants will join pre-arranged meetings with members of Congress and their staff to discuss ways to improve cardiovascular care and health policy.

This is your chance to ensure the voice of cardiology is heard on Capitol Hill. Detailed information on how to register is below.

Conference Registration:

Click here to complete the online registration form. 

Together, we can help shape health policy and show Congress how ACC is leading the transformation of patient care. We hope to see you in October!

Sincerely,
The ACC Advocacy Team
American College of Cardiology

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Scientific Meeting 2023

Scientific Meeting 2023

Transformative Life Saving Therapies: Health, Economics and Clinical Practice

ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES ON THURSDAY APRIL 20 AT 5:00PM
(On-site Registration – registration fee add $50)

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Physicians Scientific Meeting 2023

Physicians Scientific Meeting 2023

Transformative Life Saving Therapies: Health, Economics and Clinical Practice

ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES ON THURSDAY APRIL 20 AT 5:00PM
(On-site Registration – registration fee add $50)

7:45am Welcoming Remarks Héctor J. Martínez González, MD FACC
President & Governor ACC PR Chapter
Karen Rodríguez Maldonado, MD FACC
President Scientific Program Committee
8:00am SESSION 1: Heart Failure and Clinical EP
Moderators: Héctor Banch, MD & Gisela Puig, MD


The impact of normal sinus rhythm in atrial fibrillation management: new insights from CABANA, EAST AF-net
Jared Bunch, MD

Antiarrhythmic therapy Do’s and Don’ts
Hilton Franqui, MD

An Update on Cardiogenic Shock 2023
B. Hadley Wilson, MS

Novel stratification for reducing heart failure admissions: risk stratification in ED
John Spertus, MD

Q & A
9:30am SESSION 2: FIT’S Case Presentations I
Moderators: Erica Otero, MD, Richard Silva, MD & Brian González, MD


Heart Failure with reduced ejection fraction, a rare initial presentation of patient with undiagnosed AL amyloidosis
Pablo Cantero Schaffer, MD

Apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in a transplanted heart
Víctor Molina López, MD

Evolving indications for TAVR: a case of mixed aortic valve disease successfully managed with TAVR
Andrea San Antonio, MD

Q & A
10:10am Break & Exhibit Viewing
10:40pm SESSION 3 – Coronary Artery Disease I: Strategic management
Moderators: Sharlene Medina, MD & Carla Rosario, MD


Bifurcation and left main PCI – optimizing outcomes
Sunil Rao, MD

Revascularization for Left Main CAD: Is PCI an Option in 2023?
David Cohen, MD

When and how to do PCI for high SYNTAX Score
Sunil Rao, MD

Atypical chest pain, could be INOCA?
Colleen Harrington, MD

Q & A
12:00pm Satellite Symposium followed by Lunch
1:30pm FELLOWS IN TRAINING JEOPARDY: QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
2:00pm SESSION 4: Special topics I: Cardiac amyloidosis
Moderators: William Borges, MD & Juan Nieves, MD


AL and TTR amyloidosis: a similar appearance with very different outcomes and treatment
Rodney Falk, MD

Unraveling the puzzle: the importance of precision in determining the type of cardiac amyloidosis
Rodney Falk, MD

Cardiac MRI for evaluation of non-ischemic cardiomyopathies: Current and upcoming techniques
José Maldonado, MD

Cardiac Amyloidosis: AL versus TTR potpourri of cases
Rodney Falk, MD

Q & A
3:30pm Break & Exhibit Viewing
4:00pm SESSION 5: Special topics II: Cardiovascular diseases in women
Moderators: Melissa Ruiz, MD & Maria Ramos, MD


Pregnancy complicated by valvular heart disease
Colleen Harrington, MD

Acute cardiovascular complications in pregnancy
Colleen Harrington, MD

Q & A
5:00pm Closing remarks
5:00pm Welcome Reception at Exhibit Hall
7:45am Welcoming Remarks
Héctor J. Martínez González, MD FACC
President & Governor ACC PR Chapter
Karen Rodríguez Maldonado, MD FACC
President Scientific Program Committee
8:00am SESSION 6 – Investing in quality of life
Moderators: Francisco Merced, MD & Maria Peguero, MD


Hearing the patient’s voice:use QOL outcomes in clinical trials
John Spertus, MD

Leadless pacemakers: what is the evidence, and will they replace traditional systems?
Jared Bunch, MD

Investing in research to improve quality of care
John Spertus, MD

Atrial fibrillation, cognitive dysfunction, and dementia: mechanisms or risks and opportunities for prevention
Jared Bunch, MD

Q & A
9:30am SESSION 7 – FIT’S CASE PRESENTATIONS II
Moderators: Erica Otero, MD, Richard Silva, MD & Brian González, MD


Giant left atrial appendage: A guiding plan
Omar Torres, MD

Cryptogenic Stroke? Not so Cryptogenic after all
Steven Garcia, MD

When You Hear Hoofbeats…Think Drug-Induced Lupus: Cardiac Tamponade as The Presenting Manifestation of Hydralazine-Induced Lupus
Susan McIlvaine, MD

Surviving a VT storm in a patient presenting with refractory shock therapies: Search for the Calm
Porfirio Diaz, MD

Q & A
10:10am Break & Exhibit Viewing
10:40am SESSION 8: Coronary Artery Disease II: Impact in Clinical Practice
Moderators: José Rodríguez Escudero, MD & Jonathan Vázquez, MD


STEMI around the world and the ACC GHATI global heart attack treatment initiative
B. Hadley Wilson, MD

Antiplatelet Therapy for PCI: 25 Years of Progress
David J. Cohen, MD

Stable Coronary Artery Disease: Controversy Regarding Revascularization
Sunil Rao, MD
11:50am Satellite Symposium followed by Lunch
1:20pm SESSION 9 – MASTER LECTURE: DR. JOSE EUGENIO LOPEZ
Moderator: Arturo Medina, MD


The Cardiovascular Future and the New Frontiers
B. Hadley Wilson, MD
1:50pm SESSION 10: Structural Heart Disease I: Strategic management
Moderators: Migdoel Cruz, MD & Ernesto Soltero, MD


TAVR: The Future in a Nutshell — The Next 10 Years
Hemal Gada, MD

Pre-procedural planning with cardiac CT for structural heart disease
José Maldonado, MD

TAVR: The Cusp Overlap Technique and the Transformation of Self-Expanding TAVR
Hemal Gada, MD

Q & A
3:00pm Break & Exhibit Viewing
3:30pm SESSION 11: Structural heart disease II & Economics
Moderators: Eric Avilés, MD & Edwin Pérez, MD


Mitral: Are We Close to Multiple Transcatheter Repair and Replacement Platforms? — Elusion and Illusion
Hemal Gada, MD

Cost effectiveness of percutaneous valve therapy: Insights from major trials
David J. Cohen, MD

Tricuspid: The Forgotten Valve — Promise and Futility in Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Therapies
Hemal Gada, MD

Q & A
4:40pm STATE OF THE CHAPTER
Héctor J. Martínez González, MD FACC – President & Governor ACC PR Chapter


National ACC Update
Hadley Wilson, MD, FACC – President ACC
5:00pm Closing remarks
33rd Anniversary Dinner
ACC PR Chapter Member – Free with one (1) guest
Non Member – $150.00 per person
Non Transferable
Semi Formal Attire
Gentlemen – suit and tie
Ladies – Cocktail dress

Ponce School Medicine

Sponsorship Statement

This activity is sponsored by The Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc. and the American College of Cardiology Puerto Rico Chapter.

Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc., and American College of Cardiology Puerto Rico Chapter. The Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), Provider’s No. 0007249, to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc is accredited by the Puerto Rico Board of Licensing and Medical Disciplines, provider’s No. 016-DC23-JLDM.

Credit Designation

The Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc designate this educational activity for a maximum of 13.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Faculty Disclosure Policy

It is the policy of Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc to ensure independence, balance, objectivity, scientific rigor and integrity in all of its sponsored educational activities.

All persons who are in a position to control the educational content of a sponsored activity are expected to disclose to the participants any relevant financial relationship(s) they have with the commercial supporters and/or providers of commercial services and/or manufacturers of any commercial products discussed during the educational activity. All conflicts of interest have been identified and resolved prior to the release of this activity.

Target Audience

This program is designed for physicians.

The Puerto Rico Chapter of the American College of Cardiology, on its 33rd Meeting, will provide the most updated information regarding the management of basic and complex cardiovascular diseases and practice improvement.  A well-balanced scientific program has been developed, emphasizing appropriateness of care in patients with progressive and cardiovascular diseases and other relevant conditions carrying significant morbidity and mortality in our population.  Also, will highlight the application of current guidelines, existing and new technologies, and breakthroughs in the management and prevention of cardiovascular diseases.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of the program the participant should be able to:

  • Updates in atrial fibrillation management
  • Appropriate use of antiarrhythmic therapies
  • Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Therapies
  • Transcatheter Mitral Valve Therapies
  • Pre-procedural planning with cardiac CT for structural heart disease
  • Updates in TAVR management
  • Improving quality of life of patients with cardiovascular diseases
  • Cardiac emergencies in pregnancy
  • Coronary artery disease in women
  • Management of stable coronary artery disease: Controversy Regarding Revascularization
  • Heart failure: cardiogenic shock management

Review the importance of precision in determining the type of cardiac amyloidosis

FACC Member
Puerto Rico Chapter
In Good Standing

FREE

Cardiology Fellow In Training
(CARD FIT)
Required Letter from Program Director

FREE

Internal Medicine Resident Required Letter from Program Director

FREE

Medical Student
Required Letter from Program Director
Only 10 spaces available

FREE

Physician
(Non Member Puerto Rico Chapter)

$350.00
*On-Site Registration add $50.00

Hospital or Practice Administrator
Medical Liaison

$250.00
*On-Site Registration add $50.00

Guest Faculty

FREE

Registration are closed

Royal Sonesta San Juan Hotel
5961 Ave. Isla Verde, Carolina, 00979


CONVENTION Room Rate
$299.00 plus taxes per night in single or double occupancy


To make room reservations: 

  1. Contact the hotel at 787-791-6100 and then press 0, and refer to the group name American College of Cardiology. 
  2. Make the reservation through our website by clicking on the Group link– American College of Cardiology
  3. Upon booking a credit card will be required to charge  a Non-refundable deposit of one night with taxes.
  4. Cut-off Date – April 6, 2023. Any reservation requested after April 6, 2023,will be subject to availability and it will be at a higher rate than the one contracted for the Convention.

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CVT Scientific Meeting 2023

CVT Scientific Meeting 2023

Transformative Life Saving Therapies: Health, Economics and Clinical Practice

ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES ON THURSDAY APRIL 20 AT 5:00PM
(On-site Registration – registration fee add $50)

Accreditation valid only for Registered Nurses

7:00am Registration and Breakfast at the Exhibits
7:30am Welcome
7:45am Valvular Heart Disease: types and Presentation
Lissette Soto, RN, CCRN
8:15am Post-Open Heart Patient Management: The team Approach Experience
Amarilys Solis-Soto, FNP
8:45am New Drugs to Reduce LDL-C levels
Cristina M. Garcia-Segarra, PharmD.
9:30am COFFEE BREAK / EXHIBITS
10:00am Dealing with Post -PCI Bleeding in ICU
Sheila Ferrer, MSN
10:45am STEMI Management and Challenges from the field
Dr. José Escabí
11:30am LUNCH / EXHIBITS
1:00pm Care of the older Patients with CAD
Miriam Nieto, DNP
1:45pm Did you say, “Sudden Cardiac Death”?
Edwin Negrón, MSN
2:30pm COFFEE BREAK / EXHIBITS
3:00pm INOCA vs MINOCA
Abigail Matos, DNP
4:00pm Evaluation
Carmen G. Osorio, CNS
4:30pm Meet & Greet the Speakers at Cocktails at Exhibits
7:00am Registration and Breakfast at the Exhibits
7:30am Welcome
7:45am Arrhythmias and Cardiomyopathies
Jose Torres, MSN
8:30am After the Open-Heart procedure: What to Expect? A Nurse Anesthetic Review
Karen Haddock, CRNA
9:30am COFFEE BREAK / EXHIBITS
10:00am Arterial blood gases in Post Open Heart Patients Workshop: Cases and Practice
Pedro M. Ilarraza, RRT
11:30am LUNCH / EXHIBITS
1:00pm Cardio-Oncology as an emergent
Dr. Norma Arroyo Hematology/Oncologist
1:45pm Women and Cardiovascular Diseases
Dr. Hidelisa Borges, Cardiologist
2:30pm COFFEE BREAK / EXHIBITS
3:00pm PICS (Post-Intensive Care Syndrome)
Carmen G. Osorio, CNS
3:30pm ESI and Chest Pain Evaluation
Carmen G. Osorio, CNS
4:00pm Evaluation
Presentation of the New President and Treasurer

Carmen G. Osorio, CNS
7:30pm GALA DINNER / ACCPR DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN AWARD
Only for member in Good Standing
33rd Anniversary Dinner
ACC PR Chapter Member – Free with one (1) guest
Non Member – $150.00 per person
Non Transferable
Semi Formal Attire
Gentlemen – suit and tie
Ladies – Cocktail dress

Accreditation valid only for Registered Nurses

American Association of Critical Care Nurses For Registered Nurses Only

Approved for 11.5 hrs CNE hours

CVT Member
Puerto Rico Chapter
In Good Standing
Accreditation valid only for Registered Nurses

FREE

Nurses and Technicians
(Non-Member
Puerto Rico Chapter)

Accreditation valid only for Registered Nurses

$150.00
*On-Site Registration add $25.00

Hospital or Practice Administrator
Medical Liaison
Accreditation valid only for Registered Nurses

$250.00
*On-Site Registration add $50.00

Guest Faculty

FREE

Registration are closed

Royal Sonesta San Juan Hotel
5961 Ave. Isla Verde, Carolina, 00979


CONVENTION Room Rate
$299.00 plus taxes per night in single or double occupancy


To make room reservations: 

  1. Contact the hotel at 787-791-6100 and then press 0, and refer to the group name American College of Cardiology. 
  2. Make the reservation through our website by clicking on the Group link– American College of Cardiology
  3. Upon booking a credit card will be required to charge  a Non-refundable deposit of one night with taxes.
  4. Cut-off Date – April 6, 2023. Any reservation requested after April 6, 2023,will be subject to availability and it will be at a higher rate than the one contracted for the Convention.

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ACC EP Symposium 2022

This event has been

CANCELLED

ACC EP Symposium 2022

For Physicians and CVT Simultaneous Programs

7:00am Registration & Continental Breakfast
7:45am Welcoming Remarks
Héctor J. Martínez González, MD FACC
President & Governor ACC PR Chapter
Karen Rodríguez Maldonado, MD FACC
President Scientific Program Committee
8:00am SESSION 1 – ATRIAL FIBRILLATION MANAGEMENT
Management of subclinical and device-detected atrial fibrillation
Miguel Leal, MD
Anticoagulation after LAAO
Helder Hernández, MD
Updates in Management of Atrial Fibrillation
Miguel Leal, MD
Wearable technology
Juan C Sotomonte, MD
Q & A
9:30am Break & Exhibit Viewing
10:00am SESSION 2 – ABLATION
Cryoablation vs radiofrequency ablation pulmonary vein isolation
Parikshit Sharma, MD
The future of cardiac ablation technology
Ricardo Pérez, MD
Current Trends in Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation
Daniel Arzola, MD
Safety of Catheter Ablation Procedures in the very elderly
A. John Kadado, MD
Boston FIT
Q & A
11:30am Satellite Symposium followed by Lunch
1:00pm SESSION 3 CLINICAL EP
Management of Long QT Syndrome
Héctor Banchs, MD
Evaluation and Management of Asymptomatic Bradycardia and Conduction Block
Parikshit Sharma, MD
Syncope: evaluation and management
Suleika Olivero, MD
Antiarrhythmic Therapy Do’s and Don’ts
Hilton Franqui Rivera, MD
Q & A
3:00pm Closing remarks
Héctor J. Martínez González, MD FACC
3:00pm Reception at the Exhibit Hall

Ponce School Medicine

Sponsorship Statement

This activity is sponsored by The Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc. and the American College of Cardiology Puerto Rico Chapter.

Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc and the American College of Cardiology Puerto Rico Chapter.  The Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), Provider’s No. 0007249, to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc is accredited by the Puerto Rico Board of Licensing and Medical Disciplines, provider’s No. 016-DC23-JLDM.

Credit Designation

The Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc designates this educational activity for a maximum of 5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ subject to approval. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Faculty Disclosure Policy

It is the policy of Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc to ensure independence, balance, objectivity, scientific rigor and integrity in all of its sponsored educational activities.

All persons who are in a position to control the educational content of a sponsored activity are expected to disclose to the participants any relevant financial relationship(s) they and/or spouse/partner have with the commercial supporters and/or providers of commercial services and/or manufacturers of any commercial products discussed during the educational activity. All conflicts of interest have been identified and resolved prior to the release of this activity.

The faculty will report financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they or their spouse/partner have with commercial interests related to the content of this CME activity.

Target Audience

This CME activity has been designed for Physicians.

Cardiac electrophysiology has experienced growth in an exponential manner, we have moved from the implantation of very large and poorly powered pacemakers to the deployment of transvenously delivered MRI compatible miniaturized leadless capsules capable of pacing for decades, from the implantation of large epicardial defibrillating paddles around the heart to the implantation of totally subcutaneous systems, from performing electrophysiologic studies with primitive bipolar catheters to having almost automated three dimensional mapping systems capable of obtaining over 2000 arrhythmia points in just over 5 minutes.

Despite these advances, many patients continue to live with cardiac arrhythmias and patients continue to present to emergency rooms, internists and general cardiology and electrophysiologists offices with complex situations that require rapid recognition and treatment.  This year summit’s objective is to update all of us, in the diagnosis and up to date management of conditions like supraventricular arrhythmias, ventricular tachycardia and atrial fibrillation as well as cardiac device management.  We will review all recent updated guidelines on these topics and as usual, have sessions on basic electrocardiographic diagnosis of arrhythmias. 

OBJECTIVES

  1. Updates in Management of Atrial Fibrillation
  2. How to proceed with anti-coagulation after left atrial appendage occlusion
  3. Recommendation of management of subclinical and device-detected atrial fibrillation
  4. Integration of wearable technology for arrhythmia detection
  5. Updates in cardiac ablation technology
  6. Review of cryoablation vs radiofrequency ablation pulmonary vein isolation
  7. Appropriate risk Stratification for Sudden Cardiac Death in Athletes
  8. Evaluation and Management of Asymptomatic Bradycardia and Conduction Blocks
  9. Syncope: evaluation and management
  10. Appropriate approach of anti-arrhythmic drugs use

TARGET AUDIENCE

This activity has been designed for internists, cardiology fellows, cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, cardiovascular surgeons involved in the management of cardiovascular diseases and any other physicians interested in the cardiology field.

7:00am Registration and Breakfast at Exhibit Hall
7:45am Welcoming Remarks
Carmen Osorio, CNS
8:00am EHAC
Carmen Osorio, CNS
8:15am Dealing with Post-PCI Bleeding in ICU
Sheila Ferrer, MSN
9:00am Sudden Cardiac Death
Edwin Negrón, MSN
9:30am Coffee Break and Exhibit Viewing
10:00am STEMI Management and Challenges from the field
José Escabí, MD, FACC
11:00am Antiarrhythmic Drugs
Hilton Franqui, MD, FACC
11:30am PICS (Post-Intensive Care Syndrome)
Carmen Osorio, CNS
12:00pm Lunch
1:00pm New Drugs to Reduce LDL-C levels: Leqvio, Verve
Cristina García, PharmD
1:45pm Valvular Heart Disease: Types and Presentation
Lissette Soto, RN, CCRN
2:45pm Women and Cardiovascular Diseases
Hidelisa Borges, MD
3:30pm Reception

Accreditation for this program is only approved for NURSES.

AACN Approval Notification of CNE Individual Activity

File Number: 24280

This nursing continuing professional individual activity is approved for 6.00 contact hours.  

Approval for this activity begins 10/1/2022 and expires 2 years from this date.

This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

For reservations at regular rate contact Hilton Ponce directly at 787-259-7676

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ACC.21 Moving to All Virtual

ACC.21 Moving to All Virtual

Dear Colleagues,

As planning for a hybrid ACC.21 kicked into high gear last year, the College was hopeful that delaying the meeting until the Spring would allow an opportunity for ACC and its membership to safely reconnect in Atlanta, GA, for the 70th Annual Scientific Session & Expo. Unfortunately, with the continued presence of COVID-19 and a sudden, sharp increase in ongoing travel restrictions imposed by health care institutions, academic medical centers and exhibitor companies, the decision has had to be made to transition the meeting from a hybrid model to entirely virtual.

While we are saddened that we will need to wait another year before seeing everyone in person, plans for ACC.21 are continuing but as an all virtual experience! Building on the success of last year’s meeting, ACC.21 will be a world-class program delivered through an innovative digital platform built for learning, collaboration, and networking. ACC.21 will also offer a robust virtual Expo with both exhibits and education from our signature Learning Destinations and, last but not least, more opportunities for you to engage and interact with your colleagues from around the world.
 
Stay tuned for more details as the ACC.21 Program Committee works to finalize the line-up of sessions. For additional information, please review our FAQs, which will be updated as planning continues.

Thank you for all that you do every day to serve your patients and your communities and we look forward to reconnecting virtually with all of you in May.

Sincerely,
 
Pamela B. Morris, MD, FACC
ACC.21 Chair
 
Douglas E. Drachman, MD, FACC
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FELLOWS IN TRAINING WIN FIRST ROUND OF JEOPARDY COMPETITION

FELLOWS IN TRAINING WIN FIRST ROUND OF JEOPARDY COMPETITION

We are excited with the news that our fellows in training have won the first round of the jeopardy. ACC National Competition and will be moving on to the 2nd round of competition. They are led by the one and only Dr. Hilton Franqui; current Cardiovascular Program Director for the University Hospital Fellowship, master of Jeopardy competition in local forums for many years and a member of the Board for the ACC Puerto Rico Chapter. We will continue to support current and future endeavors for our fellows as they are the bright future for continued enthusiasm and learning in Puerto Rico. My congratulations to all the attending physicians that continue to support training programs around the country.