O.H. Frazier, MD
Director, Cullen Cardiovascular Research Laboratory, Center for Preclinical Surgical & Interventional Research
Program Director, Cardiac Transplantation, Heart Failure and Assist Device Fellowship
Teaching Staff, Denton A. Cooley Fellowship
Editorial Board, Texas Heart Institute Journal
Overview:
Dr. O.H. Frazier will review the history, current application, and future of mechanical circulatory support.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of the activity a participant should be able to:
- Identify the two most important breakthroughs in MCS technology.
- Identify current limitations of MCS technology.
- Recognize future goals of the technology.
Disclosures:
O.H. Frazier, MD has nothing to disclose relevant to this program.
The Planning Committee has nothing to disclose relevant to this program.
The THI CME Staff has nothing to disclose relevant to this program.
The Program Reviewers has nothing to disclose relevant to this program.
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
Texas Heart Institute Grand Rounds is an esteemed tradition that attracts leading experts from around the world each year. Texas Heart Institute Grand Rounds is hosted in the Denton A. Cooley Auditorium at 6770 Bertner Avenue in Houston, TX.
Series attendees include Cardiology Fellows and Faculty, members of the Departments of Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Surgery, as well as visitors from other clinical and teaching institutions in the Texas Medical Center. We live broadcast Grand Rounds for online viewing on any desktop computer or mobile device.
Accreditation and Credit Designation
Texas Heart Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council or Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Texas Heart Institute designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Questions? Contact CME@texasheart.org
