13th Annual Heart Failure Holiday Symposium

Friday, December 1, 2017, 7:15 AM - Saturday, December 2, 2017, 8:00 AM, Feinberg Conference Center, 251 East Huron, 3rd Floor

The format of the 13th Annual Heart Failure Holiday Symposium will be cased-based. Lectures by leaders in cardiovascular diseases followed by panel discussions with audience participation to share best practices based on the most current scientific evidence will be incorporated throughout the 1.5 day program.  The target audience includes internists, general practitioners, cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, mid-level providers, physician assistants, nurses and other health care professionals who care for adult patients with, or at risk for, heart failure.  

1. Review pertinent new findings targeting the prevention of heart failure.
2. Compare and contrast guideline driven diagnostic and therapeutic treatment approaches to acute and chronic heart failure syndromes.
3. Describe the evaluation and treatment approach to various cardiomyopathies including those which are heritable.
4. Describe the surgical and percutaneous options for patients with heart failure.
5. Debate the various options for acute mechanical circulatory support.
6. Explore various surgical and interventional therapies for heart failure.
7. Explain the basics of how to care for patients with Ventricular Assist Devices or heart transplant in the community setting.
8. Recognize shared care synergies of the multidisciplinary team across the continuum of heart failure care which contribute to optimal patient outcomes.
9. Describe special challenges of older adults with heart failure.
10. Describe challenges regarding transitioning patients with heart failure from one setting to another (e.g., hospital to home).
11. Synthesize key learnings from the symposia via case studies.

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.

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum 
of 11.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim
only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the American Nurses Credentialing Center accept AMA 
PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

Contact Us: [email protected]. 

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (12.25 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (12.25 hours)

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS Rooms have been reserved at the Hyatt Centric Chicago Magnificent Mile and will be available for a special symposium rate of $229 (Single/Double) plus 17.4% tax. The Hyatt Centric is located at 633 North Saint Clair Street, Chicago, IL. Please contact the Hyatt directly at 888-591-1234 or https://aws.passkey.com/go/13thHeartFailureSymposiumto make reservations. To receive the reduced room rate, reservations must be made by November 6, 2017. Reservations made after November 6, 2017 are subject to availability at regular room rates. The room block may fill prior to cutoff date, so be sure to make your arrangements early.