4th Annual Catheter and Surgical Therapies for Atrial Fibrillation

Friday, August 26, 2022, 11:45 AM - Saturday, August 27, 2022, 6:00 PM


This continuing medical education initiative provides one and half days of presentations and interactive live activity developed and delivered by internationally recognized thought leaders in the field of atrial fibrillation. We will be using a hybrid format this year hosting attendees in person along with providing a virtual attendance option. The year's agenda will again consist of plenary lectures with lively panel discussions along with extensive specialty EP and surgical breakout sessions.

1. Discuss the electrophysiology of atrial fibrillation
2. Demonstrate improved outcomes for the catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation using the most advanced techniques
3. Demonstrate improved outcomes for the surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation the most advanced techniques
4. Cite the newest concepts of atrial electrophysiology, including differences in endocardial and epicardial conduction patterns and how they can impact the interpretation of electrophysiologic mapping
5. Identify the advantages and limitations of activation-time mapping, voltage mapping, and phase mapping for the analysis of the electrophysiology of atrial fibrillation
6. Discuss the electrophysiological basis of catheter ablation for paroxysmal and nonparoxysmal atrial fibrillation
7. Cite the current indications for catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation in paroxysmal and non-paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
8. Explain the current results of catheter and surgical ablation for paroxysmal and non-paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
9. Implement a safe and effective left atrial appendage closure program using current percutaneous and surgical techniques to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with AF
10. Improve the outcomes of patients undergoing catheter and surgical therapies for atrial fibrillation using lifestyle modifications targeting obesity and other risk factors
11. Review the surgical options for the treatment of atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing mitral valve, aortic valve, and/or coronary artery bypass surgery
12. Determine the limitations of the HRS definitions of success and failure for the interventional (catheter and surgical) treatment of atrial fibrillation
13. Examine the differences in the electrophysiology of primary (“stand-alone”) and secondary (“concomitant”) atrial fibrillation
14. Discuss the electrophysiological basis of concomitant surgical ablation for atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing valve surgery with or without coronary artery disease
15. Restate the currently recommended surgical lesion patterns for the concomitant surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing mitral valve, aortic valve, and/or coronary artery bypass surgery based on recent clinical trial results

Registration coming soon!

In-Person Attendance $150

Virtual Attendance (U.S. Residents) $50

Virtual Attendance (Non-U.S. Residents) Complimentary

Registration will close on:

August 24, 2022 for virtual attendance

August 27, 2022 for in-person attendance

Cancellations/Refunds

Cancellations must be made in writing to [email protected]. The paid registration fee will be refunded if cancellation is received by July 29, 2022. No refunds will be issued after this date.

Please contact Amanda Harrison at [email protected] with any questions.

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 11.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This is a hybrid meeting with in-person and virtual attendance options. The in-person component of this meeting will take place at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel:

221 N. Columbus Drive
Chicago, IL 60601

Instructions on accessing the conference website and virtual sessions will be sent to registrants closer to the start of the meeting.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (11.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (11.00 hours), ABIM MOC Part 2 (11.00 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

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