16th International SADS Foundation Conference

Friday, November 8, 2024, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Lurie Children's Hospital, 11th Floor- Conference Center, Chicago, IL


There is a need to update cardiologists and electrophysiologists on the following: - Inherited arrhythmogenic diseases (IADs) causing sudden death constitute a rapidly changing scenario due to the fast growing of knowledge. Update of diagnostic procedures is required. - Recent scientific advancements highlight a complexity of genetic determinants of IADs. Channeling this knowledge into a correct approach to genetic testing in IADs is very important for the practicing physician. - In the approach to patients with IADs, risk stratification and therapeutic management are intrinsically related. It is important to fill the gaps that prevent a correct use of epidemiological data in clinical practice. - Basic science studies are continuously modifying our understanding of the pathophysiology of IADs. Accordingly, updated knowledge is important to foster an educated interpretation of clinical findings. - This program will include an update on long QT syndrome (LQTS), Brugada syndrome (BrS), catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT), and arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC)

1. Identify and analyze the latest scientific advances and innovations in the field of inheritable rhythm disorders.
2. Review complex genetic abnormalities known to cause sudden arrythmogenic death syndrome.
3. Discuss evidence-based approaches to variant analyses in putative genetic mutations of unknown significance.
4. Discuss holistic approaches in treating sudden death disease including sports restrictions in the era of shared decision making.

Healthcare Professionals Registration rates:

Physicians Early Registration* $175 (on or before Friday, September 13)
Registration = $200

Allied Professionals Early Registration* $75 (on or before Friday, September 13)
Registration = $100

Students, Fellows & Medical Residents Registration $40 

CANCELLATION POLICY: Registrations, minus a $25 processing fee, will be refunded up to October 11. No refunds will be provided after this date.

Please click here to register.

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 6.50 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™ (6.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (6.50 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.

Friday, November 8, 2024