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Complimentary Accredited Dinner Symposium Challenges from Atrial Fibrillation in Heart Failure Thursday, May 15, 2008, 6:30 pm -10:00 pm San Francisco Marriott, 55 4th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, Salon 9 Who should attend: Physicians, nurses, and technologists Learning objectives: Upon completion of this educational symposium, participants should be able to: • evaluate the role of cardiac resynchronization therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation • review clinical trial results of patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing catheter ablation • discuss ongoing clinical investigations of patients with atrial fibrillation and heart failure. Co-Chairpersons: Mark Josephson, MD Hein J. Wellens, MD Mark Josephson, MD Boston, MA Daniel Gras, MD Nantes, FR Nassir F. Marrouche, MD Salt Lake City, UT Johannes Brachmann, MD, PhD, FESC Coburg, DE Hein J. Wellens, MD Maastricht, NL Introduction Benefits of CRT in patients with atrial fibrillation? Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation: State of the art New horizons for patients with atrial fibrillation and heart failure Summary To register, please visit www.naccme.com This program is not part of the Heart Rhythm 2008 Official Scientific Sessions as planned by the Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Sessions Committee. This event is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Heart Rhythm Society. This activity is supported by an educational grant from Biotronik. This activity is sponsored by the North American Center for Continuing Medical Education. NA CME North American Center for Continuing Medical Education Accreditation: MD/DO: This activity is sponsored by the North American Center for Continuing Medical Education (NACCME). NACCME is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. NACCME designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This activity has been planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Essential Areas and Policies. Nurses: ANCC: NACCME is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the PA State Nurses Association for 1.5 contact hours (Provider Number 110-3-E-06). Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 13255, for 1.5 contact hours. Technologists: Approved for 1 Category A, ARRT continuing education credit by The American Healthcare Radiology Administrators. Faculty Disclosures: All those with control over the content of continuing education programs sponsored by NACCME are expected to disclose whether they do or do not have any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest or other relationships related to the content of their presentation(s). It is not assumed that these relationships will have an adverse impact on presentations. Full faculty disclosures will be presented at the meeting. http://www.naccme.com http://www.naccme.com

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EP Lab Digest - April 2008 Pediatric Electrophysiology Medical Relief Work on the Yucatan Peninsula: A Labor of Love EP 101: Considerations for the Elderly EP Patient Contents Letter from the Editor Spotlight Interview: University of Maryland A Summary of the ACC/AHA/Physician Consortium 2008 Clinical Performance Measures for Adults with Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation or Flutter Can Psychosocial Characteristics Predict Fatal Outcomes in Patients? Interview with Jonathan S. Steinberg, MD, FACC 10-Minute Interview: Diane D. Sheffield, RN, BSN AED Access for All: An Organization for SCA Survivors New Column: 5 Quick Clues to AV Nodal Reentry Tachycardia CMS 2008 OPPS Final Rule Review New Online AED and CPR Training Opportunities: Q & A with Keith Weaver Highlights from the 5th Annual International Arrhythmia Winter School Email Discussion Group Events Calendar Second Annual Salary Survey Industry News and Products Classifieds Advertisers Index

EP Lab Digest - April 2008

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