Sunday, November 14, 2010, Chicago, IL

Networked systems of care that embrace all members of the care team—from paramedics to cardiac surgeons—have led to dramatic decreases in morbidity and mortality in cardiovascular emergencies. In this symposium, international experts presented their pioneering work in the development of protocols for STEMI, therapeutic hypothermia and aortic dissection.

Agenda

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Time & Place

Time: Dinner starts at 7:00 pm, symposium runs from 7:15 p.m. – 9:45 p.m

Place: Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel 
1 West Wacker Drive; Chicago, IL 60601 

This event is not part of the official Scientific Sessions 2010 as planned by the AHA Committee on Scientific Sessions Program.

Symposium Directors:
Kevin J. Graham, MD, FACC, and Barbara Tate Unger, RN
Minneapolis Heart Institute® at Abbott Northwestern Hospital

Symposium Presenter:
Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation

CME Provider:
Allina Learning & Development, Office of Accreditation at Allina Hospitals & Clincs

Symposium Overview

Networked systems of care that embrace all members of the care team—from paramedics to cardiac surgeons—have led to dramatic decreases in morbidity and mortality in cardiovascular emergencies. 

In this symposium, international experts will present their pioneering work in the development of protocols for STEMI, therapeutic hypothermia and aortic dissection. Presenters will discuss the design and implementation of data-driven systems of care that have revolutionized the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular emergencies.

After attending this symposium, participants will be able to:

1. Evaluate how regional networked systems of care can improve outcomes in cardiovascular emergencies for patients across the spectrum of care.

2. Design process algorithms and implementation strategies for STEMI, therapeutic hypothermia and acute aortic dissection.

3. Identify methods for evaluating clinical outcomes, as well as strategies for process revision.

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Accreditation

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the Allina Hospitals and Clinics and Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation. Allina Hospitals and Clinics is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Allina Learning & Development, Office of Accreditation at Allina Hospitals & Clincs designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and other health care professionals who participate in this CME activity may submit their Statements of Attendance to their appropriate accrediting organizations or state boards for consideration of credit. The participant is responsible for determining whether this activity meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education.

About the Sponsors

The Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation (MHIF) is working to create a world without heart disease. Through groundbreaking clinical research, professional education and health behavior change programs, we are improving individuals’ quality of life and reducing the mortality rate associated with cardiovascular disease.

As the research, education and philanthropic arm of the Minneapolis Heart Institute® at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, MHIF is an independent, not-for-profit, community-based foundation. Among the top ten clinical cardiovascular research and education institutions in the country, we conduct more than 100 clinical research studies in the course of a year. Locally, we have reduced the 30-day heart attack mortality rate by more than 50% for individuals within a 210 mile radius of Minneapolis. Building upon this protocol, our therapeutic hypothermia trial is further advancing emergency cardiac care services and has improved survival rate by 28%.

The Minneapolis Heart Institute® at Abbott Northwestern Hospital is recognized internationally as one of the world's leading providers of heart and vascular care. The Institute's programs, a number of which are conducted in conjunction with Abbott Northwestern Hospital, address the full range of heart and vascular health needs: prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.