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Program
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Title: |
Tenth Annual Heart Failure Symposium 2010: Reducing Hospital Readmissions
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Description: |
Heart failure is a common and growing medical problem associated with major morbidity and mortality. Evidence-based therapies have been shown to improve outcomes, but managing complex patients can be challenging for clinicians. This year’s symposium will focus on reducing readmissions for heart failure patients. |
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30782 |
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Audience: |
Physicians (Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Cardiology), Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Pharmacists |
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Disciplines: |
Medicine
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Nursing
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Pharmacy
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Format: |
conference |
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Objectives: |
1. Describe the factors related to reducing hospital admissions for heart failure patients. |
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2. Identify health literacy strategies used in management of heart failure. |
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3. Discuss current ACC/AHA guidelines and recommendations for heart failure management. |
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4. Describe the challenges in management of the cardio-renal patient. |
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5. Discuss destination therapy in the management of end-stage heart failure. |
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6. Identify the advantages of using remote monitoring in the management of heart failure. |
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7. Apply guidelines and strategies to provide optimal care for the individual patient. |
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Program
Times
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10/9/2010 7:55 AM - 10/9/2010 2:15 PM |
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Location
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Organization: |
William F Andrews Center |
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Address: |
3024 New Bern Ave Rooms 1 and 2 |
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City: |
Raleigh |
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Map: |
Show Me! |
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Credits
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0.5 CEU
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4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
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4.75 Contact Hours
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Faculty
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Darren DeWalt, MD, MPH - Health Literacy: Impact on Hospital Readmissions
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Vinay Thohan, MD, FACC, FASE - Overview of Current ACC/AHA Guidelines and Recommendations in Management of Chronic
HF
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Mazen Hanna, MD - Cardio-Renal Syndrome: Challenges and Management in Acute Heart Failure
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John Andriulli, DO, FACC - Advances in Remote Monitoring to Prevent Hospital Readmissions
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William Daniel, MD, FACC - Translating Current Guidelines to Clinical Practice
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Brian Jensen, MD - Advanced Heart Failure: Destination VAD Therapy
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Program Fees
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$115.00 Registration Fee. $125 after 10/1/2010
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$85.00 Registration Fee for WakeMed Employees, Residents and Interns. $95.00 after 10/1/2010
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Cancellation Fee
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$30.00 Cancellation fee. No refunds or vouchers will be issued unless Wake AHEC is notified by 5 p.m. on October 1, 2010
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Please note: If you
register two business days prior, your registration will be processed at the
door on the day of the program.
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For more information, please call Wake AHEC at (919) 350-8547 or (866) 341-1814.
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