Houston Aortic Symposium: Frontiers in Cardiovascular Diseases, The Fourth in the Series
Mar 24–26, 2011
The Westin Oaks Hotel
Houston, TX
COURSE DIRECTORS
Hazim J. Safi, MD
David D. McPherson, MD
University of Texas
Medical School at Houston
Memorial Hermann Heart and
Vascular Institute
Houston, TX
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
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This is the fourth in a series of two-and-a-half day continuing medical education symposia that have been designed to impact patient care worldwide by fulfilling the educational need gaps of the physician attendees, while incorporating multiple desired physician attributes. The needs of the attendees are assessed through an extensive review process of previous course evaluations. The forthcoming program will represent a worldwide overview of hybrid approaches to important issues facing practicing physicians who are involved in the care and treatment of patients with cardiovascular diseases.
TARGET AUDIENCE
The symposium is designed for cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, vascular surgeons, internists, family practice physicians, anesthesiologists, cardiac nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, residents, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care and treatment of patients with cardiovascular diseases.
If you have any questions about this symposium, please contact us by email at HAS2011@promedicacme.com.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS
Abstract Submission Deadline: February 25, 2011
Submissions of original abstracts are being accepted for oral presentation and poster display. All abstracts must be submitted online and should be no more than 200 words. If accepted, the abstract will be reproduced AS SUBMITTED in the symposium syllabus. Please avoid errors and misspellings.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
A block of rooms has been reserved for meeting participants at newly remodeled Westin Oaks Hotel in Houston, Texas. A group rate of $207 + tax / night is available to meeting attendees. To make your hotel reservations, please click here to make your reservations online at the Westin website. You may also contact the Westin Oaks directly at 1-800-228-3000 or 1-713-960-8100 and request the Houston Aortic Symposium 2011 special rate.
The $207 + tax / night rate is available until February 21, 2011. After February 21, 2011, this rate cannot be guaranteed.
CME ACCREDITATION & DESIGNATION
Promedica International is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Total CME hours will be posted when the program is finalized.
Perfusion credits will be applied for from The American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP).
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
It is the policy of Promedica International to ensure fair balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all its sponsored programs. All faculty members participating in sponsored programs are expected to disclosure to the audience any real or apparent conflict-of-interest related to the content of their presentation and any discussions of unlabeled or investigational use of any commercial product or device not yet approved in the United States.
ACTIVITY EVALUATION
Evaluation by online questionnaire will address content, presentation, and future educational needs.
REFUNDS
All cancellations must be submitted in writing and refunds are subject to a $100 administration charge. Cancellations cannot be accepted over the telephone. Refunds will not be available after February 11, 2011.


