Sponsored by the North American Center for Continuing Medical Education (NACCME)

Target Audience

Physicians, nurses and technologists

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this educational symposium, participants should be able to:

• explain the relationship between mechanical dyssynchrony and electrical delay in candidates for cardiac resynchronization therapy
• analyze the value of AV and VV delay optimization during follow-up of patients with cardiac resynchronization therapy
• evaluate the clinical role of automated wireless patient management in patients with cardiac resynchronization devices

CME Accreditation

This activity is sponsored by the North American Center for Continuing Medical Education (NACCME). 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 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity has been planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Essential Areas and Policies.

CNE Accreditation

NACCME is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the PA State Nurses Association for 1.5 contact hours (Provider Number 110-3-E-06).

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 13255, for 1.5 contact hours.

AHRA Accreditation

Approved for 1 Category A, ARRT continuing education credit by The American Healthcare Radiology Administrators.

A score of 70 percent or above will comprise a passing grade. A documentation of credit will be awarded to participants who successfully complete the exam. Those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form online may immediately print their documentation of credit.

Release Date: June 18, 2008

Expiration Date: June 18, 2009

Estimated time to complete: 1 hour

There is no fee associated with this activity.

Grant Support

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Biotronik.

Participating Faculty

Jagmeet P. Singh, MD, DPhil
Chairperson
Boston, MA

William T. Abraham, MD, FACP, FACC, FAHA
Columbus, OH

Angelo Auricchio, MD
Lugano, CH

Charles I. Haffajee, MD
Boston, MA

Agenda

Introduction:
Jagmeet P. Singh, MD, DPhil Boston, MA

Targeting mechanical dyssynchrony: Is it worth the extra effort?
William T. Abraham, MD, FACP, FACC, FAHA Columbus, OH

AV and VV optimization: Where do we stand today?
Angelo Auricchio, MD, Lugano, CH

Automated wireless Home Monitoring: Does it have a place in clinical practice?
Charles I. Haffajee, MD Boston, MA

Summary
Jagmeet P. Singh, MD, DPhil Boston, MA

Financial Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

All those with control over the content of continuing education programs sponsored by NACCME are expected to disclose whether they do or do not have any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest or other relationships related to the content of their presentation(s). It is not assumed that these relationships will have an adverse impact on presentations; they are simply noted here to fully inform participants.

Dr. Singh has disclosed that he has received grant/research support and is a consultant and scientific advisor to Biotronik, Boston Scientific, Medtronic, and St. Jude Medical. He has received lecture honoraria from Biotronik, Boston Scientific, Medtronic, St. Jude Medical, and Sorin Group.

Dr. Abraham has disclosed that he has received grant/research support from Medtronic and St. Jude Medical. He is a consultant to Medtronic, St. Jude Medical, and Biotronik.

Dr. Haffajee has disclosed that he has received grant/research support and is a consultant for Biotronik, St. Jude Medical, Medtronic, and Boston Scientific. He is a member of the speakers’ bureau for Boston Scientific and St. Jude Medical.

Dr. Auricchio has disclosed that he has received grant/research support from Medtronic, Boston Scientific, and St. Jude Medical. He is a scientific advisor to Medtronic and Sorin.