This activity aims to provide healthcare professionals with comprehensive and advanced learning experiences focused on mitral, aortic, and tricuspid valve diseases. Through a combination of interactive sessions and case studies, the conference will enhance attendees' knowledge and skills in diagnosing, treating, and managing these conditions. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration among cardiologists and other healthcare professionals, the conference seeks to improve patient care outcomes through evidence-based practice and multidisciplinary decision-making.

Course Director:

• Esther Kim, MD
• Michael Rinaldi, MD

 
Overall Objectives:

1. Analyze evidence-based practice, latest techniques and approaches related to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of mitral, aortic, and tricuspid valve diseases.    
2. Integrate the knowledge learned about interdisciplinary collaboration into clinical practice to increase patient outcomes.    
3. Incorporate interprofessional collaboration and networking among cardiologists and the interprofessional team to promote multidisciplinary, evidence-based decision making.    
4. Apply cutting-edge technology and innovation in cardiovascular to increase best-practice treatment options for individuals suffering from valve disease.

Target Audience:  
This activity is designed for physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, Advocate Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Statement(s)

American Medical Association (AMA) 
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.25 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Board Recognition Statement(s)

American Board of Surgery (ABS)
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.