These programs will be singularly focused on the heart team approach for creating and growing an arrhythmia treatment program and managing post-operative pain. The education and discussions at these programs are more impactful when healthcare providers (HCPs) attend as a team (cardiac surgeon, electrophysiologist (EP), general cardiologist, advanced practice provider (APP), nurse navigator or other complimentary members of your heart team).
This program has been designed for advanced surgeons who currently treat complex arrhythmias and are seeking to increase their expertise and become Arrhythmia Treatment (ART) surgeons.
The course focuses on:
- Long-term effects of untreated arrhythmias
- Heart failure (HF) and its deleterious effect on atrial fibrillation (Afib)
- Patient Identification
- Markers for Afib, depressed left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), HF, and enlarged atria
- The importance of restoring sinus rhythm and increasing cardiac output
- Collaborative patient approach and partnering with EPs for optimal care
- Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with world class faculty and hear about their experience and road map to becoming an ART surgeon
Who should attend:
- Cardiac Surgeons
- Electrophysiologists
- Fellows and accompanying physician team
- Advanced practice providers
- Nurses and administrator
This program will be offered annually.
Course Offerings
June 7, 2025: Chicago, IL
This is a unique program and the first of its kind specifically designed for teams who would like to optimize their atrial fibrillation (Afib) ablation program through best practice sharing. Healthcare professionals (HCPs) should attend this program with other members of their hospital heart team.
Topics that will be covered include:
- Provide education on appropriate patient selection to include:
- Patient selection algorithms
- Identifying and finding patients
- Keeping the funnel flowing
- Addressing colleagues and referring cardiologist
- Developing a multidisciplinary team from referral to admission and from admission to discharge
- Best practice sharing on procedural technique, anticoagulation considerations pre, intra and post-operatively.
- How to build a sustainable Afib program and increase patient and community awareness and education.
Who should attend:
- Cardiac Surgeons
- Electrophysiologist and accompanying physician team
- Advanced practice providers
- Nurse navigators
- Cardiovascular services administrators
This program will be offered annually.
Course Offerings
June 6, 2025: Chicago, IL
