Conference Overview

This full-day conference will feature a fast-paced agenda with case presentations to illustrate clinical concerns, their evaluation and therapy options. Leading Allina cardiologists will emphasize practical approaches to common cardiovascular dilemmas encountered by the primary care physician, family practitioner and internist, including: How should I treat the resistant hyperlipidemic patient? What are the recommendations for treating progressively resistant hypertension? And what workup should be undertaken before non-cardiac surgery in the cardiac patient? Breakout sessions will feature hands-on learning and audience participation.

Learning Objectives

• Review the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of systolic and diastolic heart failure (HF).
• Assess the genesis, clinical implications, and therapy of atrial fibrillation and other common arrhythmias.
• Outline the proper utilization of advanced imaging techniques available for CAD and CHF.
• Evaluate patients for preoperative cardiac risk.
• Identify and diagnose critical limb ischemia, and evaluate treatment options.
• Discuss safety, efficacy, and appropriate use of newly approved anticoagulant and antiplatelet agents.
• Identify the basis for diagnosis and therapy of resistant hyperlipidemia and hypertension syndromes.

Afternoon Breakout Sessions

ECG and Arrhythmias
Dr. Bill Katsiyiannis will present “bread and butter arrhythmias” and challenge attendees to identify them in a fast-paced, quiz-style breakout.

Pathology: The Jesse E. Edwards Registry of Cardiovascular Disease
Investigate cardiac anatomy and pathology by getting up close and personal with hearts from the Jesse E. Edwards Registry of Cardiovascular Disease. See and touch examples of hearts with diseases and conditions you see in your daily practice.

Advanced Cardiac Imaging
Join Dr. Rob Schwartz as he shares with you the latest and greatest in imaging technology. Review cases and learn how Advanced CCTA can be used to provide detailed 3D images of the heart in seconds with minimal radiation.

Target Audience

Accreditation

Allina Hospitals & Clinics is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Allina Learning & Development, Office of Accreditation at Allina Hospitals & Clinics designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM.

This live activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 8.00 prescribed credits by the Academy of Family Physicians.

Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Agenda

Registration & Logistics

Online Registration

Registration is now open! All registrations will be done online with payments made by bank or credit card.

Tuition

$200 for physicians

$150 for non-physicians

Tuition fee includes educational credits, conference materials, parking and refreshments. The online registration website will accept payments by bank or credit card. Conference registrations will be capped to ensure a comfortable learning environment for attendees. Early registration is recommended.

Hotel Reservations

Among the top hotels near Mall of America, the Marriott Minneapolis Airport is minutes away from the Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport, as well as Ikea, Minnesota Zoo, Valley Fair, Minnesota Vikings, Twins Sport Teams and many museums and theatres. The hotel features spacious guest rooms with luxurious amenities and high-tech business services, making it the perfect destination for business and leisure. For kids, the hotel offers the Nickelodeon Your Stay program - a great way to help little travelers enjoy their stay.

The Minneapolis Airport Marriott is conveniently located near the Mall of America. Mall of America is the nation’s largest retail and entertainment complex. At 4.2 million square feet, MOA is home to more than 520 world-class shops; Nickelodeon Universe®, the nation’s largest indoor family amusement park; SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium, a 1.2 million gallon walkthrough aquarium; Moose Mountain Adventure Golf; Theatres at Mall of America® - a 14-screen movie theater with VIP theatre and more. The Mall opened in August of 1992 and is located in Bloomington, Minn., just minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul.

The Allina Cardiology Forum is on a Friday. Why not bring the whole family and make a weekend of it?

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Substitutions are accepted at any time. For cancellations received a minimum of one week before the event date, a $50 processing fee will be retained and the tuition balance refunded. Notices after this date will not receive a refund. To complete your cancellation or substitution call 612-863-6236 or email alyle@mhif.org. In the unlikely event the program is cancelled, MHIF is not responsible for airfare, hotel or other costs incurred by participants.

Questions

For questions about the conference, please call Ashley Lyle at 612-863-6236 or email alyle@mhif.org.

Allina Hospitals & Clinics

The cardiovascular health care providers of Allina Hospitals & Clinics view their role not just as cardiovascular health providers, but also as cardiac care educators. Each year Allina sponsors and participates in regional, national and international conferences that cover the full spectrum of cardiac care including prevention, diagnosis and state-of-the-art treatment options.

Allina Hospitals & Clinics is a not-for-profit system of hospitals, clinics and other health care services, providing care throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Allina owns and operates 11 hospitals, more than 90 clinics, and health care services, including home care, hospice and palliative care, oxygen and medical equipment, pharmacies and emergency medical transportation. For more information, please visit http://www.allina.com.