Cardiovascular-Thoracic (CVT) Critical Care 2014

This 11th annual multi-disciplinary CME conference is dedicated to further advancing knowledge and expertise in the complex field of Cardiovascular-Thoracic (CVT) Critical Care. It is designed to bring together the entire team of health care professionals that provide care for patients undergoing CVT operations and interventional procedures.

The conference is directed to:



Surgeons, Cardiologists, Interventionalists

Intensivists & Anesthesiologists

Hospitalists

Critical Care Nurses

Nurse Practitioners

Physician Assistants

Perfusionists

Cath Lab Professionals

Pharmacists

Respiratory Therapists

Nutritionists

The conference addresses the unique physiology, operations, procedures, and potential complications of CVT patients. Latest management strategies for challenging clinical problems will be presented and current controversies discussed. Experts and world authorities will focus on the latest concepts, technology, management protocols, and clinical experience in their specialties.

The program includes faculty presentations, abstract-based scientific sessions, symposia regarding major issues, audience-panel discussions and workshops. Approaches and specific protocols will be related to clinical data, so that participants can structure their clinical practice on evidence-based medicine.

With the field of CVT critical care continuing to change rapidly, it is anticipated that participation in the conference will lead to implementation of new concepts, protocols, and technology. The overall goal is to make the recovery of patients from CVT surgery and interventional procedures faster, safer, and more comfortable.