Current Topics in Cardiology and Pediatric Gastroenterology Course

Current Topics in Cardiology and Pediatric Gastroenterology is organized by Continuing Education, Inc. and will be held from Apr 08 - 15, 2023 at Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas, Miami, Florida, United States of America.

Program Purpose:
To educate the attendees on many of the common gastroenterological issues faced by primary care providers for children. Interventional Cardiology has expanded its impact on not only patient survival but patient quality of life. During these lectures, we will discuss a broad range of topics including coronary atherosclerosis and treatment options including PCI and novel surgical approaches, and peripheral arterial disease focusing on limb ischemia. Recent trials and meta-analyses of PCI compared to CABG for MVD will be discussed as we discuss developing a plan of care for individuals based on their co-morbidity

Topics:
• Uncommon causes of abdominal pain that are now common
  • The participant will be able to differentiate the various pancreobiliary causes of chronic abdominal pain
• Show and Tell
  • The participant will identify various non-GI symptoms or signs, associated with GI diseases.
• Swallowing problems in children
  • The participant will learn to cite the various common and some uncommon causes of dysphagia
• Celiac disease
  • Participants will be able to differentiate signs and symptoms of one of the most common pediatric gastrointestinal problems
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease In Children
  • Determine the major issues affecting children with one of the most common chronic diseases in children.
• I'm Backed up and I Can't Get It Out!
  • List the common causes and treatments of constipation in children
• Stop Running! Diarrhea and Its Ins and Outs.
  • Summarize the common causes and treatments of diarrhea in children
• Coronary Revascularization Who, How, What do I do after?
  • Describe a strategy for identifying patients likely to benefit from revascularization and understand optimizing care post procedure
• My Leg Hurts When I walk! How to evaluate the patient and what treatment to recommend.
  • Develop a differential diagnosis for exertional leg pain
  • Determine the appropriate non-invasive tests and develop a plan of care
• Why is My Heart Rate so Funny? The epidemic of Atrial Fibrillation
  • Summarize the current knowledge regarding atrial fibrillation and evaluate therapeutic options including medication and LAA occlusion
• MINI CABG: Don1t Crack my Chest: Nonsternotomy approaches including hybrid PCI
  • Discuss the risks, benefits, and patients who might be considered for these procedures
• I thought I was having a stroke and they told me I have a hole in my heart! What now
  • Summarize the frequency of PFO in strokes, the relationship of PFO and Atrial septal aneurysms to recurrent events
  • Compare treatment options in specific patient groups
• They told me I have a heart murmur, Am I gonna die? How to evaluate valvular heart disease
  •Discuss the valve(s) involved, the type of disease, and the hearts response will allow us to devise and treatment plan
• Mitral Valve Disease: Open it if it sticks and close it if it leaks
  • Assess clinical status, and valvular and ventricular function \to create an individualized plan of care