Target Audience:

This program has been developed for electrophysiologists.

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Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this educational program, participants should be able to:
• Develop an approach to diagnosing arrhythmias
• Understand intracardiac electrogram diagnosis of supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias
• Improve efficacy and safety of ablation of arrhythmias
• Describe physiology of various phenomena, such as concealed conditions and transseptal conditions.

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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 7 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.

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Faculty:

Eric N. Prystowsky, MD FACC, FHRS, Chairperson
Director, Clinical
Electrophysiology Laboratory
The Care Group
Indianapolis, IN

Stephen C. Hammill, MD, Professor of Medicine
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
Director, Electrocardiography
Laboratory
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN

Alan H. Kadish, MD, Professor, Division of Cardiology
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago, IL

William G. Stevenson, MD, Director, Clinical Cardiac
Electrophysiology Program
Brigham & Woman’s Hospital
Cardiology Department
Boston, MA

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Disclosure Policy:

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. Hammill has disclosed that he has received grant/research support from Medtronic. He is a consultant to Biosense Webster and he is a member of the speakers’ bureau for Medtronic. Dr. Kadish has disclosed that he has received grant/research support from St. Jude, Medtronic, Bard, and Guidant. He is a consultant to LifeWatch and Impulse Dynamic. Dr. Prystowsky has disclosed that he is a consultant to Stereotaxis, Bard, and Cardio Net. He is on the Board of Directors of Stereotaxis and Cardio Net. Dr. Stevenson has disclosed that he is a consultant to Biosense Webster. This program is supported by an educational grant from Bard Electrophysiology.

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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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This activity is supported by an educational grant from Bard Electrophysiology.

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