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Controversies and Advances in the Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease: The Eighth in the Series

Sep 4–5, 2008
The Beverly Hills Hotel
Beverly Hills, CA

COURSE DIRECTORS

Gregory P. Fontana, MD

Raj Makkar, MD

P.K. Shah, MD

Alfredo Trento, MD

John G. Harold, MD

Gordon L. Fung, MD, PhD
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

This two-day symposium is the eighth in a series of annual programs offering a realistic view of controversial topics and advances in valvular surgery, percutaneous valve repair and replacement, atrial fibrillation, drug eluting stents, carotid surgery and coronary artery disease.  A faculty of leaders in the field has been invited to share their knowledge and experiences of complex and controversial cases.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The conference is designed for cardiologists, cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons, interventional cardiologists, perfusionists, ICU nurses, technicians and those involved in the diagnosis, treatment and care of individuals with controversial and complex cases of cardiac disease.  The format will consist of eight sessions focused on treatment options of heart disease.  Each session will invlude faculty presentations along with moderated discussion periods.

Program Educational Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:

  • Understand the indications and surgical options for ischemic mitral valve disease
  • Evaluate different techniques for mitral valve repair
  • Compare and contrast treatments of atrial fibrillation
  • Evaluate the use of drug eluting stents in coronary artery surgery
  • Compare and contrast techniques for aortic valve replacement and repair
  • Measure the benefits and limitations of various minimally invasive techniques and their use in complex cardiac cases
  • Understand the optimal timing and indications for hybrid approaches to heart disease, thereby improving treatment of patients

Call for Abstracts: Deadline August 8, 2008
Submissions of original abstracts are being accepted for oral presentation and poster display.  To read the submission guidelines and to submit your abstract, please click here.

Refunds
All cancellations must be submitted in writing and refunds will be subject to a $100 administration charge. Cancellations cannot be accepted over the telephone. Refunds will not be available after July 25, 2008.

Hotel Accommodations
A block of rooms has been reserved at The Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, California at the special rate of $450 plus tax, per night.  Please contact the hotel directly to make your room reservations by phone at (310) 276-2251.  In order to receive the special rate below, you must mention the "Controversies and Advances in the Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease" symposium. All reservations must be in by August 3rd, 2008 to ensure this special rate.