2nd Annual Northeast Lead Management Symposium: Update on Indications Techniques and Controversies for Lead Extraction
Event DateSeptember 17, 2011
Event Time
7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Boston, MA
Requires Registration
Yes
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Contact Information
Office of CME
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Phone: 212-731-7950
Email: cme@mssm.edu
Description
Co-Sponsored by
This course is designed to update clinicians and allied health professionals on lead extraction. Background anatomy, pathophysiology of lead binding, pacemaker and ICD lead construction will be reviewed with their importance to performing lead extraction. The process of lead extraction including technique, safety and staff, equipment and facility requirements will be taught. A clinical application using case-based reviews will be used.
Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will demonstrate the ability to:
- Assess the technologic improvements that have occurred in the tools and techniques utilized during lead extraction
- Appraise the role of lead extraction in the management of patients with cardiac rhythm device infections
- Describe the training and facility requirements recommended for performing successful lead extraction
Who Should Attend?
Practicing cardiac rhythm device implanters, electrophysiologists, practicing cardiologists who refer patients for implantation or explanation, cardiology and electrophysiology fellows, experienced EP nurses and PAs, and cath lab/surgical technicians.
Registration Fee
$100 Physicians
$75 Fellows, Residents and Allied Health Professionals
Course Location
W Boston, 100 Stuart Street, Boston, MA 02116
Accommodations
Guest reservations can be made directly at the W Boston, ph: 617-261-8700. Individuals must indicate group name: Mount Sinai 2nd Annual Northeast Lead Management Symposium when making reservations. The cut-off-date to make your reservations is 5:00 pm, Friday, August 26, 2011; thereafter, subject to prevailing rate and availability. W Boston, 100 Stuart Street, Boston, MA 02116 Rate: Single/Double $259++ Toll free: 888-627-7115 whotels.com/boston
Refund Policy
A fee of $25.00 will be retained to cover administrative costs for refunds and cancellations. All requests must be confirmed in writing to The Page and William Black Post-Graduate School two weeks before the course begins. No refunds will be made after September 1, 2011 for cancellations and for 'no-shows'. For more information contact The Page and William Black Post-Graduate School, Mount Sinai School of Medicine at 212-731-7950.
Accreditation
The Mount Sinai School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Mount Sinai School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Verification of Attendance
Verification of attendance will be provided to all professionals.
Faculty Disclosure
It is the policy of Mount Sinai School of Medicine to ensure objectivity, balance, independence, transparency, and scientific rigor in all CME-sponsored educational activities. All faculty participating in the planning or implementation of a sponsored activity are expected to disclose to the audience any relevant financial relationships and to assist in resolving any conflict of interest that may arise from the relationship. Presenters must also make a meaningful disclosure to the audience of their discussions of unlabeled or unapproved drugs or devices. This information will be available as part of the course materials.
Special Needs
Mount Sinai School of Medicine is in full compliance with provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA) and is accessible for individuals with special needs. If you would like to attend this conference and require any special needs or accommodations please contact The Page and William Black Post-Graduate School at 212-731-7950.