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Cardiology Grand Rounds

Interventional Therapies in Adults with Congenital Heart Disease

Date of Online Release: September 22, 2008
Date of Original Grand Rounds: August 22, 2008
Credits: 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
See link to Course Materials below.


CME Information - Overview

This presentation reviews the latest available therapies for the adult with either congenital or structural heart defects. The indications for intervention in each are discussed.

Educational Objectives
The intended result of this activity is increased knowledge. At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to-

  • Differentiate the types of congenital heart diseases according to their physiological and hemodynamic impact.
  • Identify the indications for therapy in these patients.
  • Analyze technical considerations, outcomes, and potential complications of the procedures.

Target Audience
The intended audience for this continuing medical education activity includes adult and pediatric cardiologists who care for adult patients with congenital heart disease.

Method of Instruction / Participation
This online enduring material comprises slide sets with text and audio derived from a live cardiology grand rounds presentation with post activity assessment and evaluation.

Evaluation / Feedback
We value your comments; please send your suggestions and comments to the office of continuing medical education at Texas Heart Institute.

Speaker

   Ziyad M. Hijazi, MD

 
Ziyad M. Hijazi, MD

Professor of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine
Director, Rush Center for Congenital and
  Structural Heart Disease
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois


Accreditation / Credit Designation 

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.

Estimated Study Time
The estimated time to complete this activity, including review of the materials and completion of the course assessment is 1 hour.

Repurposing Statement
If you previously completed and received credit for the live CME-sponsored grand rounds entitled, Interventional Therapies in Adults with Congenital Heart Disease, on August 22, 2008, 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  
September 22, 2008 through September 22, 2011. Continuation of CME credit from September 22, 2011 depends on a thorough review of the content for currency and accuracy.

Peer Review
In September 2008, 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.

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.
Dr. Hijazi discloses the following, relevant to this program:Consultant/Honoraria—NuMed, Inc. and Occlutech; Financial Support to PICS—Edwards Lifesciences; and Scientific Advisory Board—Sadra Medical and JenaValve. He plans to discuss unlabeled or investigational use of products or devices in this presentation.
Course Materials and CME Credit 

This online enduring material comprises one presentation. By clicking on the Course Materials link below, you acknowledge that you have reviewed the CME information provided above. After viewing the presentation, you must complete an assessment and evaluation to obtain CME credit for this activity.

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