Cardiology 2019: Annual Update on Pediatric and Congenital Cardiovascular Disease

Cardiology 2019: 22nd Annual Update on Pediatric and Congenital Cardiovascular Disease is organized by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and will be held from Feb 13 - 17, 2019 at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa, Huntington Beach, California, United States of America.

CREDITS

AMA Credit Designation Statement
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia designates this live activity for a maximum of 36.25 AMA PRA Category 1 credits™.

AMA PRA Category 1 credits™ are designated as follows:
Wed, Feb 13, 2019
Optional Preconference Seminars – 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

No. 1: We Collaborate, We Learn and Our Patients Benefit: Quality Improvement in Pediatric and Congenital Cardiovascular Care = 6

No. 2: Heart Failure & Mechanical Circulatory Support in Pediatric and Congenital Cardiovascular Care = 6.25

No. 3: Congenital Heart Disease and Postoperative Management: A Comprehensive Review for Nursing and Front-line Providers = 7.5

Main Conference:
Wed, Feb 13, 4 p.m. to Sun, Feb 17, 2019, noon
Total AMA PRA Category 1 credits™ = 30

MOC
Successful Completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the activity, with individual assessments of the participant and feedback to the participant, enables the participant to earn 19 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program.

CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION

Theme: Challenges, Opportunities, and Solutions

The course faculty will present multiple talks in plenary sessions, as well as presentations in subspecialty breakout sessions and a series of moderated panels of experts, covering all areas and topics related to the comprehensive care of the unborn, neonate, child, teen and young adult with cardiovascular disease.

Through effective learning and improved understanding, the goals of this educational conference are to give healthcare providers the tools necessary to create a normal quality and duration of life for individuals with pediatric and congenital cardiovascular disease.

Conference Topics include:
Tackling challenges and finding solutions for conditions our patients face on a daily basis
• Exploration and wonder of the lymphatic system
• Heart care before birth
• Exercise and sudden cardiac death in the young
• The brain and CHD
• Bringing innovation to CHD care
• A 40-year retrospective on hypoplastic left heart syndrome
• Focus on specific conditions such as pulmonary atresia, double-outlet right ventricle and more

?Other benefits of attending include:
Special sessions for nursing, perfusion specialists and healthcare administrators
• Pre-conference sessions on quality improvement, mechanical circulatory support, and intense CHD primers for nurses and frontline providers
• Opportunities to network and enjoy southern California’s attractions: Disney Land, Knotts Berry Farm, whale watching, beach activities and more
• 5K Heart Fun Run and, new this year, Yoga for Your Heart on the beach
• More than 30 credits for physicians, nurses and perfusion specialists

Course Objectives 2019:
At the completion of this program, the participant will be better able to:
• Describe the science and knowledge base of information that support clinical practice for the patient with pediatric and congenital cardiovascular disease
• Outline some of the latest innovations and their potential for changing care in pediatric and congenital cardiovascular disease
• Understand the concepts of mechanical circulatory support and heart failure in pediatric and congenital cardiovascular disease
• Understand the emerging role of the lymphatic system in congenital heart disease
• Appreciate the importance of psychological wellness and neurocognitive challenges in patients with congenital heart disease
• Review the risks and benefits of physical activity in congenital heart disease
• Describe management and outcomes for complex congenital heart disease
• Find answers to many questions related to the clinical care of patients with congenital heart disease
• Understand the principles behind the novel and emerging field of heart care before birth
• Describe the latest research in diagnostic testing for congenital heart disease
• Discuss the latest concepts and treatment strategies for the premature infant with heart disease
• Comprehend the emerging recognition of complications and identify solutions for the patient after Fontan operation
• Understand the newest concepts in anesthesia and critical care for the pediatric and congenital cardiovascular patient
• Discuss the latest techniques and developments in the field of pediatric cardiovascular perfusion
• Understand the underlying principles and best practices for post-operative care by nurses and other front-line providers for the neonate with congenital heart disease
• Explain the challenges and solutions in caring for the patient with hypoplastic left heart syndrome

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.