Group Faculty and Topics

Michael R. Gold, MD, PhD – Co-Chairman
Director of Cardiology
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
Topic: QRS and Patient Selection Understanding the Role of the QRS Complex in Selecting a Patient to Receive a Device for Cardiac Resynchronization

Randy Lieberman, MD – Co-Chairman Heart Care
Detroit, MI
Topic: Customizing Lead Location Alternatives in Lead Placement and Configuration for Optimal Response in CRT Therapy

Peter Paul Delnoy, MD
Department of Cardiology Isala Clinics
Weezenlanden, Zwolle
The Netherlands
Topic: New Voice of Hemodynamic Optimization Using Peak Endocardial Acceleration to Optimize the Hemodynamic Benefits of CRT Therapy

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Who Should Attend:
Physicians, nurses, and technologists

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Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
• Recognize the physiologic issues related to the QRS complex and the selection of patients for the implant of a CRT-D device based on hemodynamic dyssynchrony
• Explore the relationship between lead positioning and AV/VV delay optimization in order to optimize the hemodynamic benefit related to the implant of a CRT-D device

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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 2 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 2 contact hours (Provider Number 110-3-E-06). Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 13255, for 2 contact hours.

Technologists: Approved for 2 Category A, ARRT continuing education credits 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. Gold has disclosed that he has received grant/research support from Boston Scientific, Medtronic, and St. Jude. He is a consultant to Boston Scientific and Medtronic. Dr. Lieberman has disclosed that he is a member of the speakers’ bureau for Sorin Group Cardiac Rhythm Management (ELA Medical, Inc.). He has received research support and is a member of the speakers’ bureau for Medtronic. Dr. Delnoy has disclosed that he has received grant/research support and is a consultant to Medtronic, Boston Scientific, St. Jude, and Sorin Group Cardiac Rhythm Management (ELA Medical, Inc.). All NACCME employees involved in the planning and editing of this educational activity have disclosed that they have no significant financial relationship with any organization that could be perceived as a real or apparent conflict of interest in the context of this educational activity.

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Commercial Supporter:

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Sorin Group Cardiac Rhythm Management (ELA Medical, Inc.).

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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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