7:15 am – 8:15 am
Registration and Continental Breakfast (Foyer)
7:15 am – 12:50 pm
Exhibits

Session I:
8:15 – 8:25 am
Welcome & Announcements
Moderator –Denise Sorrentino, MD, MercyOne Iowa Heart Center

8:25 – 9:15 am
Cardiometabolic Update: Prevention & Wellness Implications
Eric Martin, MD, Cardiologist, MercyOne Iowa Heart Center
Obj: Review implications of recent developments in cardiometabolic research and its application in both prevention and management of cardiac patients.

9:15 – 9:45 am
Pregnancy and Cardiology
Vivian Manola, MD, Cardiologist—Heart Failure, MercyOne Iowa Heart Center
Obj: Identify challenges for and management of pregnant cardiac patients.

9:45 – 10:15 am
Break /Exhibits


Session II:
Moderator—Denise Sorrentino, MD, MercyOne Iowa Heart Center


10:15 – 10:35 am
Syncope Clinic
Suzy Feigofsky, MD, Electrophysiologist, Heart Rhythm Center, Iowa Heart Center
Obj: Instruct in new practices for management of arrhythmia-related syncope patients.

10:35 –10:50 am
Update: Pediatric Health in the State of Iowa
Jennifer Groos, MD, Well Kids Coalition of Central Iowa
Obj: Recognize current state of heart health among pediatric residents of Iowa, as well as current challenges and initiatives to address obesity and heart-related issues.

10:50 - 11:30 pm
Pediatric Cardiology
Jill Shivapour, MD, Cardiologist, Pediatric Cardiology PC, Des Moines, IA
Obj: Identify characteristics and issues of cardiology as they relate specifically to the pediatric population.

11:30 – 12:15 pm Lunch/Exhibits

Session III:
Moderator—Denise Sorrentino, MD, MercyOne Iowa Heart Center

12:15 – 12:45 pm
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Mudassir Malik, MD, Cardiologist, MercyOne Iowa Heart Center
Obj: Discuss updates in the management of adult congenital heart disease.

12:45 – 1:20 pm
Advanced Heart Failure/LVAD Update
Fran Johnson, MD, Cardiologist—Heart Failure, MercyOne Iowa Heart Center
Kim Maxson, ARNP, MSN, NP-C, MercyOne Iowa Heart Center
Obj: Discuss current recommendations for treating patients with heart failure.
Obj: Identify updates and recommendations for the management of patients using LVADs.

1:20 – 2:00 pm
Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation
Troy Hounshell, DO, Electrophysiologist, MercyOne Iowa Heart Center
Robert H. Hoyt, MD, Electrophysiologist, MercyOne Iowa Heart Center
Obj: Recommend processes for identifying and managing a-fib in cardiac patients.

2:00 – 2:20 pm Break


Session IV:
Moderator—Denise Sorrentino, MD, MercyOne Iowa Heart Center

2:20 – 2:45 pm
Interventional Cardiology and TAVR
Daniel Shivapour, MD, Interventional Cardiologist, MercyOne Iowa Heart Center
Obj: Discuss updated processes and approaches to TAVR interventions.

2:45 – 3:20 pm
Essential Connections between Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Cardiology
Mark Berry, DO, Cardiologist, MercyOne Iowa Heart Center
Obj: Identify the connection between cardiology and sleep-disordered breathing.

3:20 – 3:30 pm
Adjourn (certificates, evaluations)


*Agenda and speakers are subject to change.
*No partial credit will be awarded—attendance required at entire conference to receive CEs.

Audience:
Physicians | Advanced Practice Clinicians | Registered Nurses | Coders | Medical Assistants | Radiology Technologists | EMS Providers | Sonographers

Purpose:
The purpose of the Cardiovascular Today program is to increase knowledge of the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disease.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with The Essential Areas and Policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS) through joint sponsorship of MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center and Iowa Heart Center. Mercy Medical Center–Des Moines is accredited by the Iowa Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Mercy Medical Center–Des Moines designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Speakers will disclose to attendees the nature of any significant financial relationships they have with the commercial firms providing support, as well as the commercial manufacturers of products and/or the providers of services discussed in their presentations.

They will also disclose if any pharmaceuticals or medical procedures and devices discussed are investigational or unapproved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Nursing Contact Hours Awarded = 5.0
IBON Provider #321

Radiology Technologists ASRT = 5.0

The program has been granted prior approval by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) for Continuing Education Units, 5.0 CEU Clinical Category. Granting in no way constitutes endorsement by the AAMA of either the program content or the program’s facilitator.

Mercy College of Health Sciences will award 5.0 hours of Formal CEH. CEH’s earned will be applicable for renewal of an EMS Provider Certification/license in Iowa.

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