Conference Information

The Lake Louise five-day scientific program focuses on the latest diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive approaches to cardiovascular disease; highlights research under development with an emphasis on recent clinical trial results; and provides registrants with an opportunity to update their knowledge of medical devices and pharmaceuticals.

• High level scientific program
• Renowned international faculty
  
• Panel discussions
• Unique networking opportunities
• Clinically relevant workshops
• Cutting edge research presentations

Who Should Attend

• Cardiologists, including Cardiovascular Clinicians and Investigators
• Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeons
• Internal Medicine Specialists
• Emergency Medicine Specialists
• Physicians
• GPs with with Interests in Cardiovascular Medicine and Surgery
• Physician Assistants
• Fellows-in-Training
• Technologists
• Nurses
• Pharmacists

Meeting Objectives

At the conclusion of the conference, participants should be able to:

• Discuss treatment options for stable angina, incorporating the results of recent trials
• Understand the association of PFO and stroke
• Gain new knowledge of the consequences of the global burden of coronary artery disease
• Appreciate the role of clinical research and good clinical practice
• Incorporate new advances into clinical practice
• Expand their knowledge of both surgical and medical treatment of obesity
• Discuss pros and cons of drug eluting stents
• Incorporate recent guidelines on acute coronary syndrome into their practice
• Understand the effects of alcohol, diabetes, hypertension and obesity on heart disease
• Appreciate the importance of a systems approach to PCI in STEMI
• Gain a thorough understanding of the identification and management of atrial and ventricular septal defects

Accreditation / CME Credit

This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. This status ensures that ACC Lake Louise is fully accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS) and also the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) of the United States to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

This educational activity is designated for a maximum of 18 credit hours, excluding satellites. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.

This program has additionally been reviewed and approved by the