A Weekend Review at Lake Geneva October 5 – 7 There is explosive growth taking place in the diagnosis and treatment modalities of cardiovascular disease. This is creating an exciting but challenging situation for medical teams taking care of patients with cardiovascular disease. The purpose of this conference is to distill the needed information in a manner that can be applied to clinical practice. The scope of the program is broad and will cover a wide spectrum of diseases, ranging from ischemic heart disease to cardiovascular health. Participants will have ample time to discuss topics with individual faculty members. Learning methods will include didactic lectures and Q & A panel discussions. No hands- on demonstrations will be provided. Detailed syllabus materials will be provided. Learning objectives At the end of this conference, participants should be better able to: • Summarize the latest diagnostic and management strategies for patients with valvular heart disease, including percutaneous valve repair/replacement • Integrate guidelines for optimal timing of intervention in valvular heart disease • Recognize newer concepts in management of heart failure, including role of LVADs • Define current controversies and unmet needs in pharmacologic management of heart failure • Differentiate features of constriction from restriction • Diagnose and treat hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and non-compaction cardiomyopathy • Define latest management issues in STEMI and NSTEMI • Describe antiplatelet agents and the role they play in ischemic heart disease • Explain pros and cons of PFO closure • Describe pathophysiology and management of AF • Identify with the indications of ICD implantation Intended audience This conference is intended for cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, fellows in training, general internists, family practitioners and allied health personnel with a cardiovascular interest. Accreditation The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Designation of credit statement: The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 15.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. We subscribe to the articles of Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Should you or anyone accompanying you require special assistance please notify us at 414-219-7684. Commercial support: At the time of this printing, a complete listing of commercial supporters was not available. Acknowledgment will be given to all supporters at the time of the meeting. Exhibits will be available for viewing at all scheduled breakfasts and breaks. These will be located in the ballroom foyer. Cardiology Update 2012: A Weekend Review at Lake Geneva Friday-Sunday, Oct. 5-7 Registration begins Friday, Oct. 5, at noon. Grand Geneva 7036 Grand Geneva Way (Highways 50 East and 12) Lake Geneva, WI 53147 T 262-248-8811 or 800-558-3417 F 262-249-4585 Tucked within historic Lake Geneva, Grand Geneva is one of only five AAA Four-Diamond resorts in Wisconsin. An enchanting landscape of rolling hills and pristine views awaits you. The Grand Geneva offers fine and casual dining, and a variety of activities from horseback riding to golf in a serene and beautiful Wisconsin setting. Browse the shops and art galleries in nearby Lake Geneva, or explore its crown jewel, sparkling Geneva Lake, on foot or by boat. Best of all, Grand Geneva is easy to reach, it’s just a short drive from Chicago and Milwaukee. Visit grandgeneva.com for more information and driving directions. Lodging A block of rooms has been reserved at the Grand Geneva during conference. Rates are $189 single/double plus tax. Suites are available for $289. Deposit of one night’s room cost is required, and will be forfeited for any no-shows and cancellations received less than 72 hours in advance. Mention the Weekend at Geneva conference to receive this discounted rate. Social program Attendees and their guest(s) are cordially invited to join course faculty for the welcome reception Friday, Oct. 5, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Maple Lawn Room. This casual reception welcomes you to the Grand Geneva, officially opens the course, and offers you the perfect opportunity to make connections with new and existing colleagues. Program directors A. Jamil Tajik, MD, FACC, FAHA – Associate Director of Cardiovascular Fellowship Program, Clinical and Echo Cardiologist, Aurora Sinai Medical Center and Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center** Tanvir Bajwa, MD, FACC, FSCAI – Clinical Professor of Medicine;* Associate Head, Cardiovascular Disease Section; Director, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory; Director, Peripheral Vascular Disease Clinic; Director, Interventional Cardiology Fellowship Program** Masood Akhtar, MD, FACC, MACP, FAHA, FHRS, FACP – Clinical Professor of Medicine,* Associate Program Director, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology and Cardiology Fellowship Programs, Aurora Health Care Faculty Suhail Allaqaband, MD, FACC, FCCP, FSCAI – Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine;* Associate Director, Interventional Cardiology Fellowship Program; Director, Clinical Cardiovascular Research, Aurora Health Care, Department of Cardiology** K. Afzal Ammar, MD – Associate Director of CV Fellowship Program, Clinical and Echo Cardiologist, Aurora Sinai Medical Center and Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center** Atul Bhatia, MD – Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine,* Staff Electrophysiologist, Aurora Sinai Medical Center and Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center** Indrajit Choudhuri, MD – Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine,* Staff Electrophysiologist, Aurora Sinai Medical Center and Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center** Anthony DeFranco, MD – Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine,* Interventional, General and Preventive Cardiology, Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center** Anwer Dhala, MD – Clinical Professor of Medicine;* Pediatric Electrophysiology, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Staff Electrophysiologist, Aurora Sinai Medical Center and Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center** Anjan Gupta, MD, FACC, FSCAI – Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine;* Associate Program Director, Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology Fellowship Programs, Aurora Health Care; Director, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center** Arshad Jahangir, MD – Aurora Health Care, Aurora UW Medical Group, Center for Integrative Research on Cardiovascular Aging David Kress, MD, FACC – Director, Surgical Arrhythmia Program, Aurora Medical Group, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center** M. Eyman Mortada, MD, FACC – Clinical Assistant Professor;* Associate Program Director, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship Program, Aurora Sinai Medical Center and Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center** V. Shrinivas Murthy, MD, MBBS, PhD – Clinical Professor of Medicine;* Director, Preventive Cardiology** Imran Niazi, MD – Staff Electrophysiologist, Aurora Health Care, Aurora Sinai Medical Center and Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center** Daniel O’Hair, MD – Cardiothoracic Clinic Surgical Services, Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center** Timothy Paterick, MD, JD, MBA – Associate Professor of Medicine, Director of Cardiovascular Sports Medicine Screening** Steven Port, MD, FACC – Clinical Professor of Medicine;* Director, Noninvasive Cardiovascular Services; Medical Director, Cardiac CT** Jasbir Sra, MD, FACC, FHRS – Clinical Professor of Medicine;* Director, Basic Science and Clinical Research Laboratories** Nasir Sulemanjee, MD – Clinical Assistant Professor;* Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Medicine, Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center** *University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Milwaukee Clinical Campus **Aurora Cardiovascular Services, Aurora Health Care, Milwaukee, WI Conference description Date and location This activity is co-sponsored by Aurora Health Care and Medical College of Wisconsin. Program directors A. Jamil Tajik, MD, FACC, FAHA Tanvir Bajwa, MD, FACC, FSCAI Masood Akhtar, MD, FACC, MACP, FAHA, FHRS Cardiology Update 2012: NONPROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID MILWAUKEE WI PERMIT NO. 5590 Aurora Sinai Medical Center, Inc. 945 N. 12th Street Milwaukee, WI 53233 This activity is co-sponsored by Aurora Health Care and Medical College of Wisconsin.