ISLAA 2015 3rd International Symposium on Left Atrial Appendage February 6-7, 2015 • Marina del Rey Marriott • Los Angeles, CA Sponsored by: ISLAA Foundation and Academy for Continued Healthcare Learning Co-sponsored by: University of Kansas Hospital, Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, and Cedars Sinai Medical Center TOPICS HIGHLIGHTS • Understanding the Role of LAA in Systemic Thromboembolization • Risk Assessment Tools for Stroke Prophylaxis and Bleeding – Practical Use • Managing Antiplatelet Therapy and Anticoagulants in Patient with Coronary Artery Disease and Atrial Fibrillation • Everyone with a CHADS2 Score of 2 or More Should Be Considered for LAA Closure/Ligation • Long-term Morbidity and Mortality of AF Patients Who Can’t Take Anticoagulation – Real World Data • Patient Selection: Who is a Good Candidate for Which LAA Exclusion Device? • Evolution of Percutaneous Techniques in LAA Occlusion or Exclusion – Are We There Yet? • The Munich Expert Consensus Document on LAA Closure • 5 Year Follow up Data on Watchman in Coumadin Eligible Patients • The Diﬀerences between the Amplatzer Cardiac Plug and Amulet Devices • Practical Tips for Periprocedural Use of Transesophageal Echo in LAA Exclusion • Post Procedural LAA Exclusion Leak – Mechanisms, Implications and Treatment • Should LAA be Ligated Routinely During and Open Heart Surgery in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation? Debate • Who Should Perform LAA Occlusion/Exclusion Procedures – Surgeon/EP/Interventional • How to Set up and Grow a Successful Multidisciplinary LAA Exclusion Program • Cost Eﬀectiveness of LAA Exclusion Compared to Longterm Oral Anticoagulation in Risk Reduction for AF Patients • How to Design a Clinical Trial to Assess the Role of LAA Exclusion Device in OAT Contraindicated Patient • Stroke Prophylaxis on a Global Scale – Drugs or Devices? • My Most Interesting Case of LAA Exclusion with Expert Panel • Anatomy and Physiology of LAA • Stroke Pathophysiology and Role of LAA • Anticoagulation Strategies • Live Cases with Atriclip, Lariat, Amplatzer Plug and Watchman • Clinical Issues Related to LAA Exclusion • Interesting Cases • Clinical Trials on LAA Exclusion Device • Panel Discussions • Debates by Experts in the fFeld • Practical Tips from Experts FACULTY CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT • Dr. Samuel Asirvatham • Dr. John Camm • Dr. Basel Ramlawi • Dr. Kalyanam Shivkumar • Dr. Horst Sievert • Dr. Vijay Swarup • Dr. Luigi DiBiase • Dr. Shepal Doshi • Dr. Michael Ezekowitz • Dr. Hasokote Nagaraj • Dr. Moussa Mansour • Dr. Randall Lee • Dr. Rodney Horton • Dr. Richard Whitlock • Dr. Thorsten Lewalter • Dr. James Cox • Dr. Reda Ibrahim • Dr. Jacqueline Saw • Dr. Swaminatha Gurudevan • Dr. James Edgerton • Dr. Abdi Rasekh • Dr. Brian Whisenant • Dr. Matthew Earnest Register at: www.islaasymposium.com HOTEL INFORMATION The Marina del Rey Marriott Hotel, near Venice Beach, oﬀers distinctly modern, yet sophisticated hotel experience with 370 newly renovated guest rooms oﬀering breathtaking water views of Marina del Rey, Los Angeles basin and Southern California coastlines. We invite you to enjoy our incredibly inviting lobby, along with Glow – a uniquely designed outdoor lounge surrounded by a special blend of water and fire elements, infused with a stylish and alluring atmosphere. LODGING The ISLAA symposium rate of $199 per night is available to participants of the conference who stay at the Marina del Rey Marriott. Call 1-800-228-9290 and request the ISLAA symposium rate. Room rate/availability subject to availability. This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Academy for Continued Healthcare Learning (ACHL) and ISLAA Foundation. ACHL is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. This activity has been approved for 17.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. ISLAA 2015 Course Directors Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy, MD, FACC, FHRS University of Kansas Hospital, Kansas City, KS Andrea Natale, MD, FACC, FHRS, FESC 3rd International Symposium on Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, Austin, TX Left Atrial Appendage February 6-7, 2015 Saibal Kar, MD, FACC, FSCAI Cedars Sinai Hospital, Los Angeles, CA Vivek Reddy, MD Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY Marina del Rey Marriott • Los Angeles, CA David R. Holmes, Jr., MD, FACC, FSCAI Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN Sponsored by: ISLAA Foundation and Academy for Continued Healthcare Learning Co-sponsored by: University of Kansas Hospital, Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, & Cedars Sinai Medical Center Target Audience Course Overview This symposium is designed for physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals in the fields of electrophysiology, cardiology, neurology, neurosurgery, family and internal medicine. This symposium will provide you with updates and strategies for management of stroke prevention and Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) exclusion procedures. Live Cases • LAA Occlusion using Amplatzer Amulet Plug • LAA Ligation using the Lariat • LAA Occlusion using Watchman • LAA Ligation using Atriclip Register at: www.islaasymposium.com ISLAA 2015 3rd International Symposium on ISLAA Foundation 6709 W. 119th street Overland Park, KS 66209 Left Atrial Appendage February 6-7, 2015 Marina del Rey Marriott • Los Angeles, CA Sponsored by: Co-sponsored by: