Saturday, September 13, 20081000 PGA Tour BoulevardPonte Vedra Beach, Florida904-285-7777

“Excellent info for updating knowledge base–well planned, organized–all expert lecturers”

Online Brochure and Registration available at http://cme.ufl.edu For information, contact: Barbara Jones, University of Florida CME Office - JacksonvillePhone: 904-244-2380; Fax: 904-244-3898 Email: barbara.jones@jax.ufl.edu

Evaluation comments from attendees at past Topics in Cardiology programs:

AGENDA

7:15-7:45 AM:Registration & Light Breakfast

7:45-8:00 AM: Welcome and Overview of Agenda and Objectives–Alan B. Miller, MD

8:00-8:30 AM: Introduction: State of the Art of Cardiovascular Medicine–Theodore A. Bass, MD

8:30-9:15 AM: Keynote Presentation: Current Status and Future Directions in Antithrombotic Therapy–Dominick J. Angiolillo, MD

9:15 - 10:15 AM: DEBATEAtrial Fibrillation: Rate Control versus Rhythm Control–Steve S. Hsu, MD and Robert J. Kim, MD

10:15-10:35 AM: BREAK AND EXHIBITS

10:35-11:05 AM: How Effective is Risk Factor Modification? Focus on Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, and Diabetes–Steven B. Shoemaker, MD

11:05-11:35 AM: Which Non-invasive Tests Should I Order on my Patients with Chest Pain or Suspected Coronary Artery Disease? –Steven J. Lavine, MD

11:35 AM-12:05 PM: Practical Aspects in the Management of Heart Failure–Alan B. Miller, MD 12:05-1:15 PM LUNCHEON: Treating Acute ST Elevation MI in the 21st Century–Lyndon C. Box, MD

1:15-1:45 PM: Diagnostic Dilemmas Resolved by Cardiac Vascular Imaging–Douglas B. Chapman, MD and

Joseph F. Pensabene, MD, FACC, FSCAI

1:45-2:15 PM: How Do I Evaluate Patients with Peripheral Vascular Disease?–Luis Guzman, MD

2:15-2:30 PM: Take-Home Points and Evaluation of Activity–Alan B. Miller, MD

P R E S E N T S

for Cardiologists, General Internists,Primary Care Physicians, PhysicianAssistants, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists and Allied HealthcareProfessionals

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE JACKSONVILLE DIVISION OF CARDIOLOGY

Marriott Sawgrass

“Very informative and relevant to my practice”

“Excellent program; very comprehensive”

“Enhanced clinical and personal knowledge base”

“As always, the most innovative diagnostic tools outlined”

“This was an excellent program with coverage ofinteresting topics by excellent cardiology faculty”

“I am in private practice in the community and it is very interesting to see what is coming”

“Gave me more confidence in treating patients.Better understanding of the reports from cardiac

consultants, especially cardiac imaging”

This activity is designed to present important and practical new information, particularly for primary care clinicians and allied healthcare professionals who are interested in improving the health outcomes of patients with cardio-vascular disease. This continuing education activity will highlight the practical aspects of recent scientific recommendations and guidelines on several topics, including: updates on drug eluting stents and interventional strategies; current and emerging antithrombotic treatments; strategies for treatment and management of heart failure and atrial fibrillation; utilizing the optimal diagnostic tests for chest pain syndromes; local efforts to implement the Door-to-Balloon initiative for treating acute STEMI; best evidence for identifying peripheral vascular diseases; evaluating effectiveness of riskfactor modification; and, recognizing the role of cardiac vascular imaging in the diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases.

Accreditation: The University of Florida College of Medicine is accreditedby the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

After attending this activity, participants should be able to:

n Identify practical aspects of heart failure management based on best practices and latest scientific evidence

n Explore new innovations in the field of cardiovascular medicine including diagnostic dilemmas resolved by cardiac vascular imaging

n Evaluate the effectiveness of risk factor modification,particularly in patients with hypertension, hyperlipidemia and diabetes

n Describe the current and emerging treatmentrecommendations for Acute ST Elevation MI

n Compare the roles of rate control versus rhythm control in atrial fibrillation

n Recognize role of antithrombotics in treating cardiovascular diseases

n Identify which diagnostic tests to order in cases of patients with chest pain syndromes

SPEAKERSSPEAKERSUF College of Medicine-Jacksonville Division of Cardiology

Steve S. Hsu, MD Assistant Professor and Director, Electrophysiology and Arrhythmias

Robert J. Kim, MD Assistant Professor

Luis Guzman, MDAssistant Professor and Program Director, Peripheral Vascular Disease

Theodore A. Bass, MDProfessor; Division Chief, Cardiology; Medical Director, The Cardiovascular Center at Shands Jacksonville; and Program Director, Interventional Cardiology Fellowship

Douglas B. Chapman, MDAssistant Professor and Director, Inpatient Cardiovascular Services

Dominick J. Angiolillo, MD Assistant Professor & Director of Thrombosis ResearchAssociate Director of Cardiovascular Research

Lyndon C. Box, MD Assistant Professor

Steven J. Lavine, MDProfessor and Director, Noninvasive Laboratories; Program Director, Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship

Joseph F. Pensabene, MD Assistant Professor,Interventional Cardiology

Steven B. Shoemaker, MD Interventional Cardiology Fellow

Alan B. Miller, MD Professor,Division of Cardiology

At the UF Division of Cardiology, our internationally recognized faculty are leaders in cardiac care, research and education. They provide services acrossNortheast Florida, including at the Cardiovascular Center at Shands Jacksonville, which has the region's only fully integrated, comprehensive heart programs and the resources of an academic medical center. The center's programs include the Coronary Interventional Program, Nuclear Program, Electrophysiology Program, Non-Invasive Program and Peripheral Interventional Program.

Our faculty's research involvement in each of the above programs is evident in their published works and numerouspresentations given around the world. We are leaders in the field of research, being the first to bring many new devicesand technologies to the North Florida/South Georgia area

WHO WE AREWHO WE ARE

This activity is highly interactive, and active participation of attendees isencouraged. There will be opportunities to submit written or oral questions for Panel Discussions/Q&A Sessions for each topic.

Credit: The University of Florida College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Please contact UF CME Office - Jacksonville for information on continuing education credits for other professions/disciplines.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2008

Marriott Sawgrass, 1000 PGA Tour Boulevard, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida 904-285-7777(for directions)

REGISTER ONLINE on the University of Florida's secure server at http://cme.ufl.eduOR complete form below:

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For information, contact: Barbara Jones, University of Florida CME Office - JacksonvillePhone: 904-244-2380; Fax: 904-244-3898 E mail: barbara.jones@jax.ufl.edu

Please list total amount included: $ ______ Fees include light breakfast, refreshments, luncheon, and course materials.

Please make check payable to University of Florida. Mail registration form and payment to: UF CME Office,PO Box 100233, Gainesville, FL 32610-0233

Refunds and Cancellations: A partial refund, less a $20 processing fee, will be issued for written cancellations postmarked bySeptember 5, 2008; no refunds will be given after September 5th but substitutions, with prior notification, are permitted. Fax cancellation notice to UF CME Office, 352-265-8082, or mail to UF CME Office, PO Box 100233, Gainesville FL 32610-0233, or send email to docm-cmemail@hsc.ufl.edu. In the unlikely event the program is cancelled, the University's responsibility is limited to a full refund of registration fees.

P R E S E N T S

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE JACKSONVILLE DIVISION OF CARDIOLOGY

Saturday, September 13, 20081000 PGA Tour BoulevardPonte Vedra Beach, Florida

Marriot Sawgrass

Join your colleagues at the Sawgrass Marriott for an informative and enjoyable educational activity on Saturday, September 13th.This program, hosted by the UF College of Medicine-Jacksonville Division of Cardiology, features 11 expert clinicians who willprovide up-to-date, practical applications of the latest scientificguidelines and effective management strategies for variouscardiovascular diseases.

The Sawgrass Marriott is located in Ponte Vedra Beach on thenortheast Florida coast, approximately 40 minutes southeast of theJacksonville Airport. Resort information and driving directions are available online at http://sawgrassmarriott.com/, or by phone at904-285-7777, or toll-free at 800-457-4053.

LODGING: A room block is available at the Hilton Garden Inn, within walking distance of the Sawgrass Marriott, at a rate of $119 plus tax for a standard room with two queen beds, or at a rate of $129 plus tax for a suite. The room block is limited, and reservations should be made by August 29. Call the hotel at 904-280-1661 for the room block listed for “UF Cardiology”. The hotel's website is:

Register by Sept. 5th to take advantage of reduced registration fees; registering online at http://cme.ufl.edu is recommended. For more information, contact the UF Jacksonville CME Office at 904-244-2380.

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Saturday, September 13th

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