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Chairman Emeritus, Cardiovascular Division
Associate Professor of Medicine
Tufts University School of Medicine
G. Muqtada Chaudhry, M.D.
Director, Cardiovascular Fellowship Program
Director, Cardiac Electrophysiology Laboratories
Associate Professor of Medicine
Tufts University School of Medicine
Darryl D. Esakof, M.D.
Director, Cardiovascular Informatics
Associate Professor of Medicine
Tufts University School of Medicine
Gautam Gadey, M.D.
Department of Cardiovascular Medicine
Bruce G. Hook, M.D.
Director, Cardiac Arrhythmia Service
Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine
Tufts University School of Medicine
Cathy Jeon, M.D., M.Sc.
Department of Cardiovascular Medicine
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Tufts University School of Medicine
Sherif B. Labib, M.D.
Director, Echocardiography Laboratory
Associate Professor of Medicine
Tufts University School of Medicine
Albert B. Levin, M.D.
Director Emeritus, Heart Failure Program
Department of Cardiovascular Medicine
Michael S. Levy, M.D., M.P.H.
Director, Vascular Medicine
Department of Cardiovascular Medicine
David T. Martin, M.D., F.R.C.P.
Chairman, Division of Medicine
Professor of Medicine
Tufts University School of Medicine
Bruce E. Mirbach, M.D.
Director, Clinical Cardiology
Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine
Tufts University School of Medicine
Jana E. Montgomery, M.D., Sc.M.
Department of Cardiovascular Medicine
Richard W. Nesto, M.D.
Lahey Health Chief Medical Officer
Executive Vice President
Professor of Medicine
Tufts University School of Medicine
Richard D. Patten, M.D.
Director, Lahey Integrated Heart Failure Network
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Tufts University School of Medicine
Christopher T. Pyne, M.D.
Department of Cardiovascular Medicine
Lahey Cardiology at the Medical Center, Nashua, NH
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Appropriate acknowledgement will be given in
conference materials distributed at registration for all
commercial support of this activity.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Matthew R. Reynolds, M.D., M.Sc.
Department of Cardiovascular Medicine
Director, Economics and Quality of Life Research Center
Harvard Clinical Research Institute
Associate Professor of Medicine
Tufts University School of Medicine
Ocean Edge Conference Center is located on Cape Cod
in Brewster, Massachusetts. It is a one and one-half to
two-hour drive from Boston or a 12-mile drive from the
Barnstable Municipal Airport (Hyannis), which has daily
air service from New York, Hartford, and Boston.
Steven L. Schwartz, M.D.
Director, Foundation Cardiology, Nashua, NH
Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine
Tufts University School of Medicine
In addition to being an excellent conference facility,
Ocean Edge offers multiple recreational activities,
including a championship golf course, tennis courts,
swimming pools, exercise rooms, and biking and
jogging trails.
Jonathan S. Silver, M.D.
Department of Cardiovascular Medicine
Director, Electrophysiology Fellowship Program
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Tufts University School of Medicine
David M. Venesy, M.D.
Director, Advanced Heart Failure and
Cardiomyopathy Program
Director, Cardiac Care Unit
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Tufts University School of Medicine
Sergio Waxman, M.D., M.B.A.
Associate Director, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
Director, Interventional Cardiology Training Program
Director, Interventional Cardiovascular Research
Professor of Medicine
Tufts University School of Medicine
GUEST FACULTY
Deepak L. Bhatt, M.D., M.P.H.
Executive Director, Interventional Cardiovascular Programs
Brigham and Women's Hospital Heart & Vascular Center
Senior Investigator, TIMI Study Group
Professor of Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Samuel Z. Goldhaber, M.D.
Director, Thrombosis Research Group
Medical Co-Director, Anticoagulation Management Service
Brigham and Women's Hospital Heart & Vascular Center
Professor of Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Mandeep R. Mehra, M.D.
Medical Director, Brigham and Women's Hospital Heart
& Vascular Center
Executive Director, BWH Collaborative Center for
Advanced Heart Disease
Professor of Medicine
Harvard Medical School
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NO. READING, MA
PERMIT NO. 168
Sidney Alexander, M.D.
Thomas C. Piemonte, M.D.
Director, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine
Tufts University School of Medicine
Department of Cardiovascular Medicine
Presents
The Twenty-Sixth Annual Symposium
CARDIOVASCULAR
DISEASE:
STATE OF THE ART
2015
A block of rooms has been reserved at a special rate
for registrants attending this seminar. The block
includes hotel rooms on the Mansion (ocean) side of
the property, and villas on the (Villages) golf course
side of the property. To reserve a room in this block,
you must indicate that you are registered for the
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center Cardiology
Conference.
Reservations and deposit must be made prior to May
26th, directly with Ocean Edge. After May 26th,
reservations will be made on a space available basis.
Registrants may call Ocean Edge for reservations at
1-800-343-6074 or (508) 896-9000 or email the
registration department at [email protected].
Their website is www.oceanedge.com.
DIRECTIONS TO OCEAN EDGE
Pick-up Route 6 (Mid-Cape Highway) at the end of
the Sagamore Bridge. Follow Route 6 to the
Brewster/Harwich Exit, #10. Turn left onto Route 124
and follow to the intersection of Route 6A
(approximately 10 minutes). From this point, it is
1.8 miles to Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club. Address:
2907 Main Street (Route 6A), Brewster, MA.
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Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
Educational Seminars
41 Mall Road
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LAHEY HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER
FACULTY
Photo courtesy of Sherif Labib, M.D.
June 27-30, 2015
Ocean Edge Conference Center
Cape Cod
Brewster, Massachusetts
Twenty-Sixth Annual
Lahey Clinic Symposium
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE:
STATE OF THE ART 2015
JUNE 27-30, 2015
Course Directors: Sherif B. Labib, M.D.
David M. Venesy, M.D.
Program Overview: This program is designed to assist
physicians in caring for patients with common and complex
cardiovascular problems with emphasis on practical incorporation of the most recent advances into clinical practice.
Program Objectives: The following address the ACGME/
ABMS “Medical Knowledge” and “Compassionate,
Appropriate & Effective Patient Care” Competencies:
Upon completion of this program, attendees should be able to
better evaluate and manage: congestive heart failure; devices
used in heart failure; acute and chronic coronary artery disease
syndromes; new antiplatelet therapy; common problems in
patients with coronary stents; valvular heart disease;
percutaneous aortic valve replacement; trans-catheter mitral
valve repair; atrial fibrillation; arrhythmias; novel anticoagulants; deep venous thrombosis & pulmonary embolism;
preventive cardiology; lipids; cardiovascular risk of diabetes and
pre-diabetes; interesting ECG tracings and echocardiograms;
and, recent trials and their impact on clinical practice.
Who Should Attend? The course is intended for
cardiologists as well as generalists, and all primary care
providers seeking a comprehensive update in
cardiovascular diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
Format: State of the art lectures, panel discussions
utilizing illustrative cases, and focused workshops.
ACCREDITATION
Lahey Clinic Hospital, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation
Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to
provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CREDIT DESIGNATION
Lahey Clinic Hospital, Inc. designates this live activity for a
maximum of 15.50 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians
should claim only the credit commensurate with the
extent of their participation in the activity.
DISCLOSURE POLICY
Lahey Clinic Hospital, Inc. adheres to ACCME Essential
Areas, Policies, and Standards for Commercial Support
regarding industry support of continuing medical education.
Disclosure of faculty’s commercial relationships will be
made known in the program materials. Speakers will
disclose any discussion of unlabeled or investigational uses
of products that are mentioned in their presentations.
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2015
12:00p.m. Registration
Mansion Ballroom Foyer
1:00
Welcome and Introduction
David M. Venesy, M.D.
HEART FAILURE
Moderator: David M. Venesy, M.D.
1:10
Heart Failure in 2015: State of the Art
Mandeep R. Mehra, M.D.
1:50
Questions
2:00
The EP Consult: Update in Device Therapy
for Your Heart Failure Patient
G. Muqtada Chaudhry, M.D.
2:30
Questions
2:40
The Clinical Assessment and Management
of Right Heart Failure
(Practical Tips Included)
Mandeep R. Mehra, M.D.
3:15
Questions
3:25
Break
HEART FAILURE SESSION II
Moderator: Albert B. Levin, M.D.
3:40
New and Upcoming Agents for Heart Failure
Richard D. Patten, M.D.
4:10
Questions
4:20
Heart Failure in the Real World:
Case Presentations
David M. Venesy, M.D.
Panel Discussion:
G. Muqtada Chaudhry, M.D.,
Mandeep R. Mehra, M.D.,
Richard D. Patten, M.D.
5:00
Adjourn
6:00
Welcome Reception
SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2015
CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE
Moderator: Sherif B. Labib, M.D.
7:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast for Course Attendees –
Mansion Ballroom
8:00
Update in the Management of Non-STEMI
& STEMI
Deepak L. Bhatt, M.D., M.P.H.
8:40
Questions
8:50
9:15
9:25
10:05
10:15
10:55
Anatomic vs. Functional Testing for
Suspected CAD: PROMISing New Results?
Steven L. Schwartz, M.D.
Questions
Common Management Issues in Stented
Patients: DAPT Duration, Warfarin, Peri-Op
Considerations, and Other Conundrums
Deepak L. Bhatt, M.D., M.P.H.
Questions
Real World CAD Case Presentations
Sergio Waxman, M.D.
Panel Discussion:
Deepak L. Bhatt, M.D., M.P.H.,
Bruce Mirbach, M.D., Christopher T. Pyne, M.D.
Break
VALVULAR HEART DISEASE
Moderator: Sherif B.Labib, M.D.
11:10
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement:
An Update
Gautam Gadey, M.D.
11:40
Questions
11:50
Is TAVR Really Worth It?
A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
Matthew R. Reynolds, M.D., M.Sc.
12:15 p.m. Questions
12:25
New Kid on the Block: Transcatheter Mitral
Valve Repair
Thomas C. Piemonte, M.D.
12:55
Questions
1:00
Adjourn
MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2015
VASCULAR MEDICINE
Moderator: Cathy Jeon, M.D., M.Sc.
7:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast for Course Attendees –
Mansion Ballroom
8:00
Anticoagulation Update for Stroke Prevention
in Atrial Fibrillation and for Treatment
of DVT & PE
Samuel Z. Goldhaber, M.D
8:35
Questions
8:45
The Hypercoagulable Patient:
How to Identify and Manage
Jana E. Montgomery, M.D., Sc.M.
9:05
Questions
9:15
9:40
9:45
Management of DVT and VTE:
New Approaches to an Old Problem
Michael S. Levy, M.D., M.P.H.
Questions
Break
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
REGISTRATION
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE:
STATE OF THE ART 2015
June 27-30, 2015
CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA
Moderator: David T. Martin, M.D.
Registration Fees:
10:00
Please print legibly or type to insure accurate registration
10:35
10:45
11:15
11:25
11:55
The 2015 Approach to the Management of
Atrial Fibrillation
Jonathan S. Silver, M.D.
Questions
Trouble-Shooting Pacemakers and ICDs
for the Non-Electrophysiologist
David T. Martin, M.D.
Questions
Novel Devices for Stroke Prevention in
Atrial Fibrillation
Bruce G. Hook, M.D.
Questions
12:00WORKSHOPS
1:00 p.m. (Feel free to bring your own challenging cases)
Arrhythmia & ECG Workshop
Sidney Alexander, M.D.
Interesting and Instructive Echo Cases
Darryl D. Esakof, M.D.
TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2015
PREVENTIVE CARDIOLOGY
Moderator: Sidney Alexander, M.D.
7:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast for Course Attendees –
Mansion Ballroom
8:00
A Master Clinician’s Approach to
Hyperlipidemia
Sidney Alexander, M.D.
8:35
Questions
8:45
The Cholesterol Guidelines:
Can we IMPROVE-IT?
Sherif B. Labib, M.D.
9:30
Questions
9:40
Evolving Strategies for Cardiovascular Risk
Reduction in Pre-Diabetes and Diabetes
Richard W. Nesto, M.D.
10:20
Questions
10:30
Adjourn
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