Faculty

Chairperson:
Jagmeet P. Singh, MD, DPhil
Boston, MA

William T. Abraham, MD, FACP, FACC, FAHA
Columbus, OH

Angelo Auricchio, MD
Lugano, CH

Charles I. Haffajee, MD
Boston, MA

Jagmeet P. Singh, MD, DPhil
Boston, MA

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Who Should Attend:
Physicians, nurses and technologists

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Agenda

Introduction:
Jagmeet P. Singh, MD, DPhil Boston, MA

Targeting mechanical dyssynchrony: Is it worth the extra effort?
William T. Abraham, MD, FACP, FACC, FAHA Columbus, OH

AV and VV optimization: Where do we stand today?
Angelo Auricchio, MD, Lugano, CH

Automated wireless Home Monitoring: Does it have a place in clinical practice?
Charles I. Haffajee, MD Boston, MA

Summary
Jagmeet P. Singh, MD, DPhil Boston, MA

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Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this educational symposium, participants should be able to:
• explain the relationship between mechanical dyssynchrony and electrical delay in candidates for cardiac resynchronization therapy
• analyze the value of AV and VV delay optimization during follow-up of patients with cardiac resynchronization therapy
• evaluate the clinical role of automated wireless patient management in patients with cardiac resynchronization devices.

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Accreditation:

MD/DO: This activity is sponsored by the North American Center for Continuing Medical Education (NACCME). NACCME is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. NACCME designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This activity has been planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Essential Areas and Policies.

Nurses: ANCC: NACCME is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the PA State Nurses Association for 1.5 contact hours (Provider Number 110-3-E-06). Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 13255, for 1.5 contact hours.

Technologists: Approved for 1 Category A, ARRT continuing education credit by The American Healthcare Radiology Administrators.

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Faculty Disclosure:

All those with control over the content of continuing education programs sponsored by NACCME are expected to disclose whether they do or do not have any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest or other relationships related to the content of their presentation(s). It is not assumed that these relationships will have an adverse impact on presentations; they are simply noted here to fully inform participants.

Dr. Singh has disclosed that he has received grant/research support and is a consultant and scientific advisor to Biotronik, Boston Scientific, Medtronic, and St. Jude Medical. He has received lecture honoraria from Biotronik, Boston Scientific, Medtronic, St. Jude Medical, and Sorin Group.

Dr. Abraham has disclosed that he has received grant/research support from Medtronic and St. Jude Medical. He is a consultant to Medtronic, St. Jude Medical, and Biotronik.

Dr. Haffajee has disclosed that he has received grant/research support and is a consultant for Biotronik, St. Jude Medical, Medtronic, and Boston Scientific. He is a member of the speakers’ bureau for Boston Scientific and St. Jude Medical.

Dr. Auricchio has disclosed that he has received grant/research support from Medtronic, Boston Scientific, and St. Jude Medical. He is a scientific advisor to Medtronic and Sorin.

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Commercial Supporter:

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Biotronik.

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This program is not part of the Heart Rhythm 2008 Official Scientific Sessions as planned by the Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Sessions Committee. This event is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Heart Rhythm Society.

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This activity is sponsored by the North American Center for Continuing Medical Education.

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