Division of Cardiology

description & objectives

Please join us for the third Annual Western Atrial Fibrillation symposium, February 26-27, 2010, at the Park City Marriott in Park City, Utah.

Discover and learn more about the diagnosis, care, and latest advances in the treatment of Atrial Fibrillation.

The Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium will bring together Cardiologists, Internal Medicine Physicians, Family Practice Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Residents, Students, and anyone interested in the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with atrial fibrillation.

objectives:• Explain the mechanisms of atrial fibrillation. • Recognize the relationship between atrial fibrillation and heart failure. • Define appropriate treatment options for each atrial fibrillation patient. • Apply new treatment options for atrial fibrillation.

symposium co-directors

symposium FAcuLty Nazem Akoum, MD, MPH University of Utah, Division of CardiologyMichael Argenziano, MD Columbia University, Thoracic SurgeryJohannes Brachmann, MD Klinikum Coburg GmbHHugh Calkins, MD Johns Hopkins University, CardiologyDavid J. Callans, MD University of Pennsylvania, Cardiovascular MedicineMarcos Daccarett, MD Providence Heart Institute, Division of CardiologyJohn P. DiMarco, MD, PhD University of Virginia, Cardiovascular MedicinePaul Dorian, MD St. Michael’s Hospital, Keenan Research CentreMattias Duytschaever, MD AZ Sint-Jan, CardiologyRoger Freedman, MD University of Utah, Division of CardiologyGary S. Francis, MD University of Minnesota, Cardiovascular CenterA. Marc Gillinov, MD The Cleveland Clinic, Thoracic & Cardiovascular SurgeryMohamed Hamdan, MD, MBA University of Utah, CardiologyGerhard Hindricks, MD University Leipzig—Heart CenterStefan H. Hohnloser, MD J.W. Goethe University, KardiologieYoshito Iesaka, MD Tsuchiura Kyodo Hospital, Cardiovascular CenterWarren M. Jackman, MD University of Oklahoma, Heart Rhythm InstitutePierre Jais, MD Hopital Cardiologique du Haut-Leveque

nassir F. marrouche, mdAssistant Professor of Internal Medicine

Executive Director, CARMA Center

Director, Cardiac Electrophysiology Laboratories

Director, Atrial Fibrillation Program

mohamed H. Hamdan, md, mbA, FAcc, FHrsJohn & June B. Hartman Professor of Internal Medicine

Associate Chief, Cardiology

Program Director, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

About pArk city, utAH

With three World Class ski areas, numerous restaurants and nightclubs, and an Old West mining heritage, Park City, Utah is the perfect place to come and relax while enjoying this year’s Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium. Host to the 2002 Winter Olympic games, Park City is home to Deer Valley, Park City Resort, and The Canyons ski areas, all set in the spectacular scenery of the Wasatch Mountains. Historic Main Street, in the heart of Park City, offers visitors a wide array of shopping, entertainment and dining choices.

don’t miss tHe symposium bAsH

Join us Saturday evening at the newest addition to the Park City nightlife scene at the beautifully designed High West Distillery. Featuring a viewable in-house distillery, a hands-on tour of the whiskey making process and an open bar, the Symposium Bash is the perfect way to wind down from a weekend of conference sessions and skiing. You don’t want to miss this exclusive event!

7:00 p.m. – High West Distillery, 703 Park Ave., Park City, Utah

Luc Jordaens, MD Erasmus Medical Center, Clinical ElectrophysiologyBradley P. Knight, MD University of Chicago Medical Center, Clinical Cardiac ElectrophysiologyHon-Chi Lee, MD, PhD Mayo Clinic, Cardiovascular DiseasesRob MacLeod, PhD University of Utah, Scientific Computing and Imaging InstituteFrancis Marchlinski, MD University of Pennsylvania, Cardiovascular MedicineNassir F. Marrouche, MD University of Utah, Division of CardiologyChris McGann, MD University of Utah, Division of Cardiology & RadiologyElliot R. McVeigh, PhD Johns Hopkins University, Biomedical EngineeringHiroshi Nakagawa, MD, PhD University of Oklahoma Health Sciences CenterHakan Oral, MD University of Michigan, Cardiovascular MedicineDennis Parker, PhD University of Utah, UCAIRDouglas L. Packer, MD Mayo Clinic, Cardiovascular DiseasesEric N. Prystowsky, MD St. Vincent Hospital, CardiologyWalid Saliba, MD The Cleveland Clinic, Cardiovascular MedicineMelvin Scheinman, MD University of California, San Francisco Medical CenterNathan Segerson, MD Kitsap Cardiology Consultants, PLLCKalyanam Shivkumar, MD, PhD University of California, LA, Cardiovascular DiseaseJames D. Thomas, MD Cleveland Clinic, Cardiovascular MedicineDavid J. Wilber, MD Loyola University, Division

FridAy, FebruAry 26, 2010

8:00 am Welcome • Nassir F. Marrouche, MD & Mohamed H. Hamdan, MD, MBA

Pathophysiology Moderator: Melvin Scheinman, MD

8:20 am Role of ANS in Atrial Fibrillation • Kalyanam Shivkumar, MD, PhD

8:40 am Electrical Remodeling in Atrial Fibrillation • Hon-Chi Lee, MD, PhD

9:00 am Effects of AF on Blood Pressure Regulation • Mohamed H. Hamdan, MD, MBA

9:20 am Genetics in Atrial Fibrillation • Melvin Scheinman, MD

9:40 am BREAK

Atrial Fibrillation Management in Patients with Normal Hearts Moderator: Mohamed H. Hamdan, MD, MBA

10:00 am HRS Consensus Statement: An Update • Hugh Calkins, MD

10:20 am The ATEHNA Trial: Turning Point? • Stefan H. Hohnloser, MD

10:40 am Rhythm vs Rate Control • Eric N. Prystowsky, MD

11:00 am Medical Management of AF: Update • John P. DiMarco, MD, PhD

11:20 am LUNCH

Atrial Fibrillation Management in Patients with Heart Failure Moderator: Roger Freedman, MD

1:00 pm Prognostic Effect of Atrial Fibrillation in Heart Failure • Gary S. Francis, MD

1:20 pm Role of CRT in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation • Nazem Akoum, MD, MPH

1:40 pm CASTLE-AF • Johannes Brachmann, MD

2:00 pm The Role of Open Heart Surgery • Michael Argenziano, MD

2:20 pm BREAK

Anticoagulation and Clot in Atrial Fibrillation Moderator: James D. Thomas, MD

2:40 pm Old and New Anticoagulation Strategies? • John P. DiMarco, MD, PhD

3:00 pm Clot Detection: Preferred Method? • Chris McGann, MD

3:20 pm Anticoagulation Can Be Stopped After Successful Ablation Protagonist: David J. Callans, MD Antagonist: Bradley P. Knight, MD

3:40 pm Appendage Closure Devices: From the Surgeon’s Prospective A. Marc Gillinov, MD

4:00 pm Impact of RE-LY on Anticoagulation Strategies: Are We Closing the Coumadin Clinics? • Paul Dorian, MD

4:20 pm ADJOURN

tHird AnnuAL Western AtriAL FibriLLAtion symposium scHeduLe

sAturdAy, FebruAry 27, 2010

8:00 am Welcome • Nassir F. Marrouche, MD

Atrial Fibrillation Ablation: Defining the Strategy Moderators: David J. Wilber, MD & Yoshito Iesaka, MD

8:20 am Past, Present, and Future • Hakan Oral, MD

8:40 am Ablation of AF: How Much Monitoring is Enough to Declare Success? Gerhard Hindricks, MD

9:00 am To Ablate or Not to Ablate: The Awaited Trials • Doug L. Packer, MD

9:20 am The Multi-Step Approach? • Pierre Jais, MD

9:40 am MRI for Management of AF: Staging the Disease and Beyond Nassir F. Marrouche, MD

10:00 am Management of Post AF Ablation Atrial Tachycardia Francis Marchlinski, MD

10:20 am BREAK

All Around MRI for Atrial Fibrillation Management Moderators: David J. Wilber MD & Yoshito Iesaka, MD

10:40 am Image Acquisition • Dennis Parker, PhD

11:00 am Image Processing • Rob MacLeod, PhD

11:20 am Interventional MR: How Close to Reality? • Elliot R. McVeigh, PhD

11:40 pm LUNCH

Atrial Fibrillation Ablation: Problem Solving Moderators: Marcos Daccarett, MD & Yoshito Iesaka, MD

1:00 pm AFIS: A New Solution to Manage AF Patients • Walid Saliba, MD

1:20 pm Ablative Debulking of the LA Posterior Wall and Septum for Treatment of AF • Nathan Segerson, MD

1:40 pm Targeting Ganglionic Plexi • Warren M. Jackman, MD

2:00 pm Targeting CAFEs: Still an Option? • Mattias Duytschaever, MD

2:20 pm Cryo Ablation: Only for Paroxysmal Patients? • Luc Jordaens, MD

2:40 pm Role of Contact Force in Improving Ablation Lesion Hiroshi Nakagawa MD, PhD

3:00 pm ADJOURN

7:00 pm Symposium Bash at High West Distillery

AccommodAtions This year’s symposium will be held at the Park City Marriott, located just one mile from Park City’s historic Main Street and the Park City Mountain Resort. Among the majestic Wasatch Mountains, the Park City Marriott is the perfect location to combine business and leisure for symposium attendees. Guest rooms feature amenities such as Revive, the new bed by Marriott, complimentary newspaper delivery, in-room high speed Internet access, wireless Internet in public areas and much more. Visit http://www.WesternAtrialFibrillation.com to book your reservation with our exclusive WAF Symposium rate.

Ground trAnsportAtion Ground transportation at the Salt Lake International Airport can be reached by calling 1-801-575-2477 or by visiting the Ground Transportation Desk after your flight arrives in Salt Lake City. A list of shuttles can be found by visiting www.slcairport.com

cme stAtement Accreditation: The University of Utah School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit: The University of Utah School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s).™ Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ADA Statement: The University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act by providing qualified individuals with disabilities access to University programs, treatment, services, and activities. A request for accommodation or auxiliary services for faculty or staff can be made by contacting: Manager, OEO/AA, (801) 581-8365, 201 S President’s Circle, RM 135, Salt Lake City, UT 84112; students and other participants by contacting Director, CDS, (801) 581-5020, 162 Olpin Union Building, Salt Lake City, UT 84112. Reasonable prior notice for accommodation requests is required.

OEO/AA Statement: The University of Utah does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran’s status, or sexual orientation and provides access to all its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Manager, OEO/AA, (801) 581-8365, 201 S President’s Circle, RM 135, Salt Lake City, UT 84112.

tHird AnnuAL Western AtriAL FibriLLAtion symposium reGistrAtion

register online! http://www.WesternAtrialFibrillation.com

Phone: (801) 532-4695 Mail: 10 West Broadway, Suite 610, Salt Lake City, UT 84101 Email: WAF2010@geputah.com

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registration type

Physician: $500.00 (before Jan. 25, 2010) Physician: $600.00 (after Jan. 25, 2010)

Nurse: $350.00 (before Jan. 25, 2010) Nurse: $400.00 (after Jan. 25, 2010)

Student: $100.00 (before Jan. 25, 2010) Student/Resident: $150.00 (after Jan. 25, 2010)

Registration Cancellation Policy: Registration cancellation requests received at the symposium registration office by January 25, 2010 will be refunded the registration fee, minus a $50 cancellation fee. After January 25, 2010 no refunds will be given.

payment method

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Please make checks payable to: “University of Utah Division of Cardiology”

credit card charges will appear on your statement as: “u of u Webpayment”

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For specific questions about the symposium, please contact David Hunter at

(801) 519-4207 or dhunter@geputah.com.

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