Ablating Complex Fractionated Electrograms (CFEs)
On-Demand Webcast
Sponsored by North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC
Presenters
Edward Gerstenfeld, MD, Chair
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Director, Experimental GP Research Laboratory
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Moussa Mansour, MD
Director, Cardiac Electrophysiology Laboratory
Director, Atrial Fibrillation Program
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts
Atul Verma, MD
Southlake Regional Health Center
Ontario, Canada
Target Audience
This activity is designed for electrophysiologists and cardiologists
Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, participants should be able to:
- Review evidence based data on clinical outcomes for complex fractionated electrogram guided treatments
- Appropriately apply techniques for proper identification and ablation of complex fractionated electrogram sites
- Describe evolving techniques, tools and treatment strategies to improve outcomes
Activity Overview
This on-demand video webcast is available with synchronized slides, audio, and video.
To be eligible for documentation of credit, participant must participate in the full activity, complete the post-test with a score of 70% or better, and complete the evaluation form. Participants who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form online may immediately print their documentation of credit.
There is no fee associated with this activity.
Release Date: July 1, 2010
Expiration Date: July 1, 2011
Estimated time to complete: 1 hour
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CME Accreditation
North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC (NACCME) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
NACCME designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Independent Clinical Reviewer
Robert S. Dieter, MD, RVT
Loyola University Medical Center
Vascular and Endovascular Medicine
Interventional Cardiology
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Section of Cardiovascular Medicine
Maywood, Illinois
Planning Committee
The planning committee comprises Larry Chinitz, MD, Moussa Chafic Mansour, MD, Anil Verma, MD and Robert Dieter, MD; Rich Keenan, Patricia Levy, and Lindsay Mazzagatti: NACCME.
Financial Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
According to the disclosure policy of NACCME, faculty, editors, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control content are required to disclose any relevant financial relationships with relevant commercial companies related to this activity. All relevant conflicts of interest that are identified are reviewed for potential conflicts of interest. If a conflict is identified, it is the responsibility of NACCME to initiate a mechanism to resolve the conflict(s). The existence of these interests or relationships is not viewed as implying bias or decreasing the value of the presentation.
All educational materials are reviewed for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies reported, and levels of evidence.
The faculty has reported the following:
Dr. Gerstenfeld: Grant/research support—St. Jude Medical, Voyage Medical, Biosense Webster, Cardiofocus and Medtronic; Scientific advisor—Voyage Medical.
Dr. Mansour: Grant/research support—St. Jude Medical and Biosense Webster; Consultant—St. Jude Medical, Biosense Webster, and Medtronic; Scientific Advisor—St. Jude Medical, Biosense Webster, Medtronic, GE, Bard EP and Boston Scientific.
Dr Verma: Grant/research support—St. Jude Medical and Biosense Webster; Consultant—St. Jude Medical and Biosense Webster.
Clinical Reviewer: Dr. Dieter has disclosed that he has no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest
Planning Committee members Rich Keenan, Patricia Levy, and Lindsay Mazzagatti have reported no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest.
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The faculty has disclosed that no off-label/unapproved use(s) of drugs and/or devices will be discussed.
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Grant Support
Supported by an educational grant from St. Jude Medical
