The diagnosis, management, and prevention of common rhythm disorders, atrial fibrillation, and ventricular arrhythmias will be reviewed along with challenging aspects of congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, and myocardial disease. There will be an emphasis on patient management, case-based presentations, and panel discussion sessions to provide interaction between the faculty and attendees. Mayo Clinic and guest faculty will share "pearls" to aid in the evaluation and assessment of patients with commonly seen cardiovascular diseases. Special sessions will highlight ECG pearls useful in all aspects of cardiology.

INTENDED AUDIENCE

This course is designed for cardiologists, internists, family practitioners, physician assistants, and cardiovascular nurse practitioners and specialists caring for patients with cardiovascular disease.

Speakers: fred kusumoto, Paul Friedman, Michael Ackerman, peter Noseworthy