POSTPONED: 2021 Virtual Cardiovascular Evening Symposium: Structural Heart and Vascular Surgery Updates

The Minneapolis Heart Institute looks forward to hosting two more Virtual CV Symposia in 2021 – October and November. More details to come.

 

 

Host

Michael Peterson, MD

Electrophysiologist
MHI at United Hospital

Speakers

Mario Goessl, MD, PhD

Interventional Cardiologist
MHI at Abbott Northwestern Hospital

Update on Structural Heart Disease Interventions

• Describe the top three structural heart interventions offered at MHI
• Discuss when a patient should be referred for a possible structural heart intervention
• Explain how to refer quickly to the MHI structural heart disease valve team

Jeffrey Jim, MD

Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon
MHI at Abbott Northwestern Hospital

When Should We Refer to a Vascular Surgeon?

• Describe clinical situations when a referral to a vascular surgeon may be useful
• Discuss the management of small abdominal aortic aneurysms
• Explain the rationale for treatment of asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis

ACCREDITATIONS

Physicians

Allina Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Allina Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.™ Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses

This activity has been designed to meet the Minnesota Board of Nursing continuing education requirements for 1.0 hours of credit. However, the individual is responsible for determining whether this activity meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education for their discipline. In addition, you may be required to provide proof of attendance to the board upon request.

Please Note: Continuing medical education credits (ACCME) are accepted by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC) for certification renewal if the content is applicable to the area of certification. Continuing education hours approved by the ACCME meet the ANCC accredited continuing nursing education (CNE) criteria.

Other(s)

Individuals representing other professional disciplines may submit course materials to their respective professional associations for 1.0 hours of continuing education credit if the content is applicable to the area of license renewal. However, the individual is responsible for determining whether this activity meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education for their discipline. In addition, you may be required to provide proof of attendance to the board upon request.