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10th Annual Western New England Acute Cardiology Conference
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Date & Location:
Thursday, October 12, 2023
8:00 am - 3:35 pm
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
1000 Hall of Fame Ave.
Springfield, MA
Hybrid course: In-Person and zoom
Goal:
The goal of this conference is to support ideal cardiovascular care for our patients and the health of our community with the collaboration of the entire healthcare team. The field of acute cardiology is rapidly changing with new and innovative treatment protocols for a wide range of conditions.
Provided by:
Baystate Medical Center Heart and Vascular & Baystate Continuing Interprofessional Education
Target Audience
This course is designed for cardiologists, hospitalists, primary care physicians, physician assistants, pharmacists, emergency medicine physicians, EMTs, paramedics, nurse practitioners, nurses, and cardiovascular technologists.
Learning Objectives
Block 1: Specialized Cardiovascular Care
- Discuss prevalent topics across the broad spectrum of patient-specific populations.
- Create awareness of management and disease presentation for specific cardiovascular populations.
Block 2: Cardiogenic Shock
- Review the evaluation, identification and management of patients with cardiogenic shock from the perspective of one’s unique clinical role.
- Assess best practices of identifying cardiogenic shock treatment criteria.
Block 3: STEMI
- Evaluate different clinical perspectives and evidence-based practice in the management of STEMI patients.
- Discuss recent updates to research and evidence regarding the management of STEMI patients.
Block 4: Cardiac Arrest
- Critique the newest research for management of cardiac arrest patients as related to one’s scope of practice.
- Compare modifications of the evaluation and management of cardiac arrest patients in different clinical settings.
The 10th Annual Western New England Acute Cardiology Conference (WNEACC)
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (Springfield, MA): Center Court
October 12, 2023
**Each presentation slot includes 12 minutes for a presentation and 3 minutes for Q&A**
Break out Exhibit: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (No additional CEU credit for this program is provided)
Redefining the Treatment Landscape of Symptomatic NYHA Class II-III Obstructive HCM with Camzyos (mavacamten)
Presented by Dr. Shepard D. Weiner MD
Dr. Weiner is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC). He is the Medical Director of the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center at CUMC where he specializes in the diagnosis and management of patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
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You will receive an e-mail with the conference's ZOOM link the day before the conference.
Planners
Amir Lotfi, MD* (Program Director)
Chief of Cardiology
UMass Chan Medical School – Baystate
Baystate Medical Center
Kristi George, BSN, RN*
STEMI Registered Nurse Coordinator
Baystate Medical Center
Victoria Weltlich, BSN, RN*
Structural Heart Registered Nurse Coordinator
Baystate Medical Center
Raffaele Albano, PA-C*
Physician's Assistant/First Assist
Baystate Medical Center
Barbara Luciano Damas, PharmD*
Heart and Vascular Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Baystate Medical Center
Erin Markt, BS, Paramedic*
EMS Manager
Baystate Health
Faculty
Sabeen Chaudry, MD*
Cardiologist
Director of Stress Lab
Baystate Medical Center
Cheryl Crisafi, MSN, RN, CNL*
Cardiac Surgery Program Coordinator
Baystate Medical Center
Daniel Engelman, MD
Professor of Surgery
Cardiac Surgeon
New York University
DSMB: Edwards
Medical Advisory Board: Medella, Astellas, Terumo, Arthrex
Drug Trial Steering Committee: Renibus, Alexion
Gregory Giugilano, MD, SM, FACC, FSCAI*
Medical Director of Inpatient Cardiology
Northeast Georgia Health System/Georgia Heart Institute
Mathew Goebel, MD, MAS*
Clinical Instructor
UMass Chan Medical School – Baystate
EMS Fellow
Baystate Medical Center
Kimberly Grady, MSN, RN*
Educator
Baystate Medical Center
Ali Haider, MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine
Weill Cornell Medical College
Consultant: Medtronic; Inari Medical
Speaker: Janssen; Astra Zeneca; Amgen
Nicole Hoffman, BSN, RN, CCRN, CFRN, CEN, EMT*
Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab, CCT
Baystate Medical Center
Stasia Kowalski, BSN, RN*
Registered Nurse
Baystate Medical Center
Amir Lotfi, MD*
Chief of Cardiology
UMass Chan Medical School – Baystate
Baystate Medical Center
Martin Maron, MD*
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Director, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center
Lahey Medical Center and Hospital
Aaron Olk, MS, Paramedic*
EMS and Prehospital Coordinator
Baystate Health
Sunil V. Rao, MD*
Professor of Medicine
NYU Grossman School of Medicine
Director of Interventional Cardiology
NUY Langone Health System
Anthony Rousou, MD, FACS*
Assistant Professor of Surgery
UMass Chan Medical School – Baystate
Cardiac Surgeon
Baystate Health
Jennifer Salina, BS, RN, CV-BC*
Nurse, Cath Lab
Baystate Medical Center
Patrick Schilling, CEP, CCRP*
Manager, Cardiovascular Rehabilitation
Baystate Medical Center
Samit Shah, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor
Yale University School of Medicine
Research Funding: Abbott Vascular
Dr. Shah intends to discuss Miochol Acetylcholine Eye Drops during his presentation.
Avneet Singh, MD*
Assistant Professor of Cardiology
Director of Interventional Cardiology
North Shore – LIJ Health System
Michael Singh, MD*
Assistant Professor
Harvard Medical School
Adult Congenital Heart Disease Cardiologist
Boston Children’s Hospital/Brigham & Women’s Hospital
Kelly Wanamaker, MD*
Cardiac Surgeon
UMass Chan Medical School – Baystate
Drexel University
Baystate Medical
Faculty Disclosure
Baystate Health Continuing Interprofessional Education follows the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. The design and content of Baystate Continuing Interprofessional Education (CE) activities support quality improvement in healthcare and provide fair and balanced views of therapeutic options. Any relevant financial relationships are mitigated prior to the educational activity.
Planners and faculty for this educational activity marked with an * have no relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
In support of improving patient care, Baystate Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physicians
Baystate Continuing Interprofessional Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.00 AMA PRA Category1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses
Baystate Continuing Interprofessional Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.00 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Pharmacists
This activity carries a maximum of 5.00 contact hour(s). Pharmacists should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Physician Assistants
Baystate Health has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 5.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Paramedics/EMTs
The Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) has approved this continuing education program for 5.00 hours. Approval Number 2324-R1-00505-T1 (live) & 2324-R1-00506-T5 (virtual).
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team and learners will receive 5.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change
Available Credit
- 5.00 AAPA Category 1 CME creditBaystate Health has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 5.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PA’s should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
- 5.00 ACPE Contact Hours
- 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 5.00 ANCC Contact Hours
- 5.00 IPCE Credit Hour(s)
- 5.00 OEMS Credit Hours
Price
Please Note: Your registration must be paid in order to be considered complete. |
*If your Baystate department is covering your registration fee, you MUST
If you have not received confirmation of your paid registration, check to be sure all steps above have been completed. |
In order to receive CREDIT, the evaluation must be completed by: | Mon, 06/03/2024 - 11:00pm |
We appreciate your business and sincerely wish to meet your educational needs. We understand that the schedule of a busy professional, like yourself, is subject to change. Therefore, we have included information about our refund/cancellation policies for your convenience below.
Cancellation:
If you must cancel, telephone Baystate Continuing Interprofessional Education at 413-322-4242 and follow your call with a written/email request. All cancellations will incur a $25.00 fee. Please note that we cannot refund cancellations received less than two weeks (10 business days) before the program date.
Refund Policy:
Your refund, less a cancellation fee, will be processed within two (2) weeks from the date we receive the written notification. For credit card refunds, please allow one to two (1-2) billing cycles for the credit to appear on your statement.
Specific Aids or Services:
Please call Tori Weltlich at 413-794-4011 if, under the Americans with Disabilities Act, you require specific aids or services during your visit to this continuing education program.