Welcome to the HEART TO HEART 3!

February 14-21, 2010

Program Objectives:

At the completion of this program the participant should be able to:

1.  Discuss evidence-based diagnosis and treatment recommendations for coronary artery disease, hypertension, peripheral vascular dissease, and metabolic syndrome.

2.  Describe interventional and pharmaceutical options for management of congestive heart failure and atrial fibrillation.

3.  Discuss radiologic imaging modalities that can be used for the discovery and management of  cardiovascular disease and cardiovascular disease risk.

4.  Identify patients who are at risk for cardiovascular events and discuss primary and secondary prevention options that decrease the risk for the occurrence of the event and development of the disease state.

5.  Discuss current recommendations for treatment of acute coronary syndrome.

6.  Interpret electrocardiographs for ischemic disease, dysrrhythmias and cardiac chamber enlargement.

On behalf of the Association of Physician Assistants in Cardiology I would like to invite you to set sail on “Heart to Heart III 2010 – Primary Care to Specialty Practice- The Louis J. Novak, MD Medical Seminar”.  Heart to Heart III is a comprehensive medical education program designed to provide the latest in cardiovascular medicine for PAs, physicians, and APNs in all practice settings.  The curriculum is incorporated in a 7-Day land to sea venture starting with a keynote presentation and send-off reception in Orlando and continues on at sea aboard the Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines “Freedom of the Seas.”

Nova Southeastern University Health Professions Division is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.  This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for continuing medical education through Nova Southeastern University College of Health Professions Division.

Nova Southeastern University Health Professions Division designates this educational activity for a maximum of 20 hours towards the AMA Physician's Recognition Award Category 1 Credit(s)TM.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.