Course Description/Goal
Utilizing a small-group format the SIS 2009 Cardiology Nurse/Tech Symposium will feature two separate tracks which will include didactic lectures, discussions regarding evidence-based practice of cardiovascular and cardiac surgery patients; hands-on anatomical review of cardiac anatomy; updates and demonstrations on the advances in interventional and surgical technologies and techniques using cadaveric specimens (including aortic and mitral valve repair and replacement; various device deployments – stents, PFO, ASD, and various treatments of carotid stenosis); and, an expert panel of interventional cardiologists and cardiac surgeons who will review, discuss, debate, and defend their decisions regarding their most challenging cases.

Target Audience
The target audience for this symposium is cardiology nurses, ARNPs, PA-Cs, cath lab technicians, and allied health care professionals who manage cardiovascular patients in the cath lab, operating room, ICU, CCU, telemetry and other associated areas.

Course Objectives
At the conclusion of this conference, the participants will provide better patient care through an improved understanding and increased ability to:

• Provide evidence-based care to the complex cardiovascular patient
  
• Describe the anatomy and physiology of cardiac structures
  
• Incorporate the advanced techniques and technologies used in the treatment of cardiovascular conditions
  
• Review, compare and contrast the old and new bare metal and drug eluting stent technologies used in the treatment of cardiovascular disease
  
• Enhance communication skills and education of patients and patients’ families regarding their medications, and counseling of patients before and after their procedure
  
• Define STEMI vs. NSTEMI
  
• Review the national guidelines for evaluation and treatment of myocardial infarctions
  
• Describe the rationale and treatment of mitral and aortic balloon valvuloplasty
  
• Describe complications associated with mitral and aortic valvuloplasty and how to care for the patient
  
• Discuss the treatment of peripheral arterial disease and procedural issues
  
• Review pathophysiology of atrial fibrillation
  
• Describe the newest treatment of atrial fibrillation using ablation techniques from surgical and interventional perspectives
  
• Review pathophysiology of pleural effusions
  
• Describe treatment options and complications of pleural effusions
  
• Demonstrate an understanding of aortic and mitral valve anatomy and pathophysiology
  
• Describe surgical techniques for repair and replacement of the aortic and mitral valve
  
• Demonstrate an understanding of hemodynamic changes and complications after aortic and mitral valve surgery
  
• Apply knowledge and skills learned to effectively assist the interventional cardiologist and/or cardiac surgeon in the cath lab or operating room

Accreditation with Commendation
Swedish Medical Center is accredited with commendation by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

Swedish Medical Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 7.25 AMA PRA Category I Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing CE Contact Hours
This faculty directed educational activity is approved for 7.25 contact hours by Swedish Medical Center (PA-57/May/09) an approved provider of continuing education by the Washington State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Technologist CE Contact Hours
This activity has been submitted to the American Society of Radiology Technologists (ASRT) for the approval of 7.25 hours.

Disclosure Statement
It is the policy of Swedish Medical Center and the SIS Course Planning Committee to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all of its sponsored educational programs. None of the didactic content within the SIS Symposium may be influenced by industry involvement or support in any way. Any relationships between industry vendors and SIS faculty, either perceived or real, will be openly disclosed and disseminated at the SIS meeting. Persons who have not completed a conflict of interest disclosure form will not be allowed to participate as faculty at SIS.

Program Sponsorship and Support
This activity is sponsored by Swedish Medical Center (SMC). Some of the expenses are supported through exhibit fees and educational grants from pharmaceutical and medical device industries. A complete list of supporters will be published in the course syllabus.

Conflict of Interest
Given the close interaction of SIS with industry, we recognize concerns that arise regarding possible conflicts of interest. To fully comply with the ACCME Standards for Commercial Support and related industry regulations, SMC and SIS have established a very rigorous Conflict of Interest Policy that is in compliance with regulatory requirements and AHA and ACC guidelines.

All educational presentations and case transmissions during SIS are conceived, organized, and implemented for the sole purpose of educating the practicing physician and academia on all facets of interventional vascular medicine without compromising scientific integrity and without direction from industry.

Planning Committee
Michaelene Deelstra, ARNP
Susan L. Reed, MN, ARNP
Mark Reisman, MD
LeeAnn Robbins, RN

SIS 2009 PROGRAM MANAGER
Laurie Turay, BA Ed