Cardiac Surgery APP Lecture Series - 9/11/2025

Thursday, September 11, 2025, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, Cardiac Surgery Conference Room, Chicago, IL


Participants will learn about advances in cardiac surgery and mechanical circulatory support through a series of expert lectures, case presentations, journal reviews and clinical updates.

1. 1. Enhance the knowledge and skill of each participant to further promote a learning environment
2. 2. Demonstrate up to date knowledge in the indication for and administration of available therapies for a wide array of cardiac surgery patients and patients requiring mechanical circulatory support
3. 3. Identify risks associated with cardiothoracic surgery and other invasive procedures
4. 4. Demonstrate improved diagnostic skills including how to incorporate various diagnostic technologies including transthoracic echo, transesophageal echo, CT, and CMR to guide management of cardiac surgery patients
5. 5. Recognize and respond to abnormal hemodynamics
6. 6. Identify clinical emergencies and implement appropriate action plans
7. 7. Choose and utilize appropriately the various hemodynamic support and interventional / surgical tools to assist in the management of cardiogenic shock
8. 8. Develop comprehensive management plans based on current clinical guidelines
9. 9. Describe racial disparities encountered in cardiovascular health.
10. 10. Review journal articles and clinical trials to implement evidence-based treatment recommendations for the cardiac surgery / mechanical circulatory support patient population
11. 11. Present topics that are current and informative to APPs
12. 12. Promote innovation, best practices and leadership among APPs
13. 13. Participate with hands on training with demonstration equipment when able
14. 14. Improve communication and care coordination across disciplines

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Feinberg School of Medicine adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. All individuals in a position to control the content of a Continuing Education activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

No faculty are available for this activity at this time.

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9/11/2025 1:00:00 PM	Cardiac Surgery APP Lecture Series - 9/11/2025 9/11/2025 1:00:00 PM 9/11/2025 2:00:00 PM 11 Cardiac Surgery Conference Room False MM/DD/YYYY	Cardiac Surgery APP Lecture Series - 9/11/2025 Participants will learn about advances in cardiac surgery and mechanical circulatory support through a series of expert lectures, case presentations, journal reviews and clinical updates. Location: Cardiac Surgery Conference Room Specialties: Academic/Research, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Critical Care Medicine, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant