| 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 .75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Estimated Study Time
The estimated time to complete this activity, including review of the materials and completion of the course assessment is 45 minutes. Repurposing Statement
If you previously completed and received credit for the live CME-sponsored grand rounds entitled, Intravascular Ultrasound: Insights into Atherosclerosis, on February 6, 2009, please note that you will not receive credit for completing this activity. Participants who take part in an identical activity, even in order to validate learning or to clarify specific topics, cannot claim, nor will the Texas Heart Institute award, duplicate credit for the activity. Term of Approval
March 17, 2009 through March 17, 2012. Continuation of CME credit from March 17, 2012 depends on a thorough review of the content for currency and accuracy. Peer Review
In March 2009, this continuing medical education activity was reviewed for currency and accuracy of content by Patrick J. Hogan, MD, FACC, Director, Learning Resource Center and Co-Chairman, Medical Education Committee—Texas Heart Institute, Houston, Texas. Dr. Hogan does not have any disclosures relevant to this program.
Disclosure of Relationships
It is the intent of the Texas Heart Institute to ensure that its educational mission and its continuing medical activities in particular, should not be influenced by the special interests of individuals associated with its program. Faculty Disclosure
In accordance with the guidelines of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, faculty members have disclosed their relationships, either with one or more of the manufacturers of commercial products discussed, or with one or more of the corporate organizations offering educational grants for the live continuing medical education activity.
Steven Nissen, MD does not have any disclosures relevant to this program but will discuss unlabeled or investigational uses of products.
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