Percutaneous Closure of PFO and ASD - Upcoming Live Lecture Series

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Percutaneous Closure of Patent Foramen Ovale and Atrial Septal Defect:
An Update for the Busy Clinician

Presented by
Texas Heart Institute

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

5:30 p.m. — 8:15 p.m.

Amici Restaurant
16089 City Walk
Sugar Land, Texas

Overview

This CME series examines the incidents, risk factors, clinical trials and management of patients with patent foramen ovale and atrial septal defect. Management options such as surgery, intracardiac catheterization, and medical therapy will be compared.

Target Audience

The intended audience for this continuing medical education activity includes cardiologists, neurologists, and internal medicine physicians. The goal of this symposium is to educate physicians on the pros and cons of each therapy option.

Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this symposium, participants should be able to–

Discuss percutaneous patent foramen ovale management options.
Cite the risks and benefits of percutaneous patent foramen ovale and atrial septal defect closure.
Summarize the indications for percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale/atrial septal defect.

Lecture Date

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Schedule

Reception: 5:30 p.m.—6:00 p.m.

Dinner: 6:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m.

Lecture: 7:15 p.m.—8:15 p.m.

Program Faculty

R. David Fish, MD
Director, Interventional Cardiology Research and Education, THI

Guilherme V. Silva, MD
Assistant Medical Director, Stem Cell Center, THI

Accreditation

Texas Heart Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Texas Heart Institute designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

An evaluation form will provide each participant the opportunity to review the speakers and their presentations, to identify educational needs, and to comment on any perceived commercial or promotional bias in the presentation.

Meeting Site

Amici Restaurant
16089 City Walk
Sugar Land, Texas

At Sugar Land Town Square

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