TransCatheter Therapies: TAVR, MitraClip, Watchman, PFO Closure, and More; Who and When to Refer and Post Procedure Management

Thursday, March 7, 2019, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, New Haven Lawn Club

PLEASE NOTE: ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

Recent advances in the field of structural and valvular heart disease have opened the door to novel treatment options for patients.  A number of recent clinical studies have now shown that patients who were previously treated through surgical approaches or through medical therapy alone, benefit from being treated through novel transcatheter therapies.  In particular, the management of aortic stenosis with TAVR, mitral regurgitation with MitraClip, PFO closure in patients with stroke, and left atrial appendage closure in patients with Afib, have dramatically altered the cardiovascular landscape.  Understanding which patients are candidates for transcatheter therapies and how these therapies maybe benefit a specific patient, can be complex given the rapid advances in transcatheter technologies. 

This course, targeting internal medicine physicians, cardiologists and primary care providers, intends to provide attendees with an overview of the most up-to-date information on the results of recent pivotal studies, focusing on best treatment options and the mechanisms for the evaluation and treatment of these patients within the Yale Health System. 

1. To discuss the latest and evolving indication for valvular interventions
2. To discuss outcomes and associated complications including stroke after valve interventions
3. To discuss which patienst shoudl be referred for advanced interventional therapy and when
4. To discuss the evidence in post procedural pharmacology management
5. To review the latest evidence in transaortic valve replacement
6. To review the latest evidence in percutaneous mitral valve clip and patient selection
7. To discuss current status of tricuspid valve evaluation
8. To review the evidence and management of patients wiht atrial fibrillation and indications for left atrial appendage occlusion
9. To reveiw the indications and evidence for Patent Foramen Ovale Closure

Registration is complimentary. Although there is no fee, online registration is required to reserve your seat. Please note, dinner is included with your registration.

*If you have registered and can no longer attend, please email us at [email protected] so we can update our records.

Online registration will close the morning of the program. Onsite registrants accepted.

Accreditation Statement

The Yale School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Designation Statement

The Yale School of Medicine designates this live activity for 3.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure Policy

It is the policy of Yale School of Medicine, Continuing Medical Education, to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all its educational programs.  All faculty participating as speakers in these programs are required to disclose any relevant financial relationship(s) they (or spouse or partner) have with a commercial interest that benefits the individual in any financial amount that has occurred within the past 12 months; and the opportunity to affect the content of CME about the products or services of the commercial interests.  The Center for Continuing Medical Education will ensure that any conflicts of interest are resolved before the educational activity occurs.

Directions

The New Haven Lawn Club is located at 193 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, Connecticut. Phone: (203) 777-3494

Coming from 91 North or South: Take Exit 3, the Trumbull Street exit, proceed through traffic light at end of ramp, turn right at the next light onto Whitney Avenue. Directly past the next traffic light, on the right is the entrance, marked by a sign. (Peabody Museum is on your left.)  

Coming from 95 North or South: Take 95 towards New Haven and merge onto 91 North. Follow directions for 91 exit.

Coming from Route 34: Follow Route 34 towards New Haven. At Route 10, turn right, then left at next light. Merge onto highway connector and follow signs for 91 North. Follow directions for 91 exit.   

Coming from Merrit Parkway South: Take Exit 61. At the end of the exit take a right onto Whitney Avenue. Follow the signs to New Haven. Proceed approximately 4.5 miles and the entrance to the New Haven Lawn Club is on your left, opposite Yale Peabody Museum.  

Coming from Merrit Parkway North: Take Exit 61, at the end of the exit take a left onto Whitney Avenue, and follow signs to New Haven. Proceed with the directions from Merrit Parkway South.   Coming From Waterbury Area: Take Route 84 East to Route 691 to Route 91 South. Follow directions from 91 South.

Parking Information

Complimentary parking is available on-site.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (3.25 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (3.25 hours)

COURSE DIRECTORS

John K. Forrest MD, FACC, FSCAI
Assistant Professor of Medicine (Cardiology)
Yale School of Medicine
Director, Interventional Cardiology
Yale New Haven Hospital 

 Alexandra Lansky MD, FACC, FAHA, FSCAI, FESC
Professor of Medicine
Director Clinical Research
Yale School of Medicine

Abeel Mangi, MD, MBA, FACS, FACS
Associate Professor of Medicine
Yale School of Medicine
Surgical Director, Structural Heart and Valve Program
Yale New Haven Hospital

YALE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE FACULTY

Thursday, March 7, 2019

Yale School of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Cardiovascular Medicine is grateful to its grant supporters.  They are acknowledged in all conference materials.

 

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