HEART TO HEART 2008: APACs ANNUAL CARDIOVASCULAR CONFERENCE - PRIMARY CARE TO SPECIALTY PRACTICE 17-23 October 2008


Program Coordinators:
          Michael G. Clark, Ph.D., PA-C
          Therin Hill, MBA, PA-C

Program Medical Director:
          Morton Diamond, MD, FACC
Program Description

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in the United States. Because of the prevalence of this disease it is important that Physician Assistants, Physicians, and Nurse Practitioners in the primary care and specialty practice settings remain aware of recent advancements in the field of cardiovascular medicine. To meet the demands of for practitioners in these different practice settings, the Association of Physician Assistants in Cardiology has developed a comprehensive cardiovascular medicine review course to complement all areas of medical practice. This program will offer two educational track options for the attendee. The program's first educational track is designated the primary care track and will focus with topics on the latest prevention, diagnostic, and treatment recommendations for coronary artery disease, acute coronary syndrome, cardiac dysrhythmias, congestive heart failure, hypertension, dyslipidemia, metabolic syndrome, and peripheral artery disease. The second track is designated the specialty track will provide lectures and workshops with a focus on timely topics such as cutting edge interventional and non-interventional therapeutic modalities for treatment of congestive heart failure including device interventions, atrial fibrillation, angina management, coronary stent protection, risk factor stratification for coronary artery disease, and diagnostic imaging options for diagnosis and management of cardiovascular disease. In addition the program will be highlighted with a keynote addresses on updates on the history for outcomes and treatment of myocardial infarction, interventional recommendations for coronary artery disease, and cardiac rehabilitation considerations.

Not only will this program provide a great opportunity for continuing medical education it will also be incorporated into a fun filled 6 day Western Carribbean cruise departing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida aboard the Royal Caribbean cruise liner "Enchantment of the Seas". The conference begins with a kick-off celebration on the evening of 17 October in Fort Lauderdale and the cruise departing on 18 October. The educational component of the program will be conducted while the ship is at sea. So there will be plenty of time for fun and CME. So mark your calendars now and join us for a great educational and vacation opportunity. For registration and more information including the conference curriculum template go to APAC's web site at http://cardiologypa.org or click here to return to the Heart to Heart 2008 information index.