VHVI Symposium | Mary Washington Healthcare

This regional symposium offered attendees valuable information, including case studies, evidence-based guidelines, groundbreaking approaches, and insights related to the advanced treatment of cardiovascular disease. Key topics to be covered encompass electrophysiology and rhythm management, therapies for structural heart disease, advanced strategies for managing heart failure, cardiac imaging techniques, and the latest developments in addressing ischemic heart disease.

Registration included 6 CME credits

Symposium Format	Faculty
TAVR and Watchman: The Clinical Perspective	Arijit Chanda, MD, FACC, RPVI, ABVM-Endo, CBNC
TAVR vs. SAVR: Yes, No and I Dunno	John Cardone, MD, FACS
Heart Failure: How to NOT Fail Your Patient / Updates on GDMT	Aaron Schatz, MD, FACC
Congestive Heart Failure / Cardiac Contractility Modulation	Daniel Carlson, MD, FACC
Keynote: ASCVD Risk Assessment and Coronary Calcium to Guide Preventive Care	Jaideep Patel, MD, FACC (Johns Hopkins Cardiology)
Radial Access in Cardiac Interventions	Micaela Iantorno, MD, MSC, RPVI, FAHA
Heart Rate Variability and Health and Disease	Jeffrey Askew, MD, FACC
What Heart Team Approach? Complex PCI vs. CABG	Clarence Findley, MD, PhD, MBA, FACC, FSCAI
Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: Diagnosis and Management in 2024	Anna Tomdio, MD, FACC
Recognition and Management Strategies of Cardiogenic Shock with Acute Myocardial Infarction	Samad Zaheeruddin, MD, FACC
Keynote: Physiologic Pacing: Fad or Future	Ajay Pillai, MD, FACC (VCU Health)
Cardioneuroablation: Novel Therapy for Refractory Syncope	Peem Lorvidhaya, MD
Novel Approaches to Cardiac Pacing	Hakeem Ayinde, MD, MS, FHRS
Peripheral Artery Disease: How Community Physicians Can Drive Awareness and Action	Ashok Prasad, MD, FACC

Dr. Findley presents at VHVI
Clarence Findley, MD, PhD, MBA, FACC, FSCAI presents on PCI versus CABG

Dr. Carlson presents at VHVI
Daniel Carlson, MD, FACC prepares to present on congestive heart failure

Natalia Fongrat presents poster at VHVI
Medical Resident Natalia Fongrat, DO, presents her poster to local cardiologists

ACCME Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Mary Washington Healthcare. The Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement

The Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses’ Credit Designation Statement

For the purpose of recertification, the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ issued by an organization accredited by the ACCME. Additionally, under 18VAC90-19-160 (Continued competency requirements for renewal of an active license), the Virginia Department of Health Professions-Board of Nursing accepts workshops, seminars, conferences, or courses offered by a provider recognized or approved by one of the following: regionally or nationally accredited colleges or universities; licensed health care facility, agency, or hospital; or a health care provider association. Individuals are responsible for checking with the AANC and/or the Virginia Board of Nursing for further guidelines. Nurses may receive up to 6 credits for completing this activity.

Nurse Practitioners’ Credit Designation Statement

The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program (AANPCP) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ issued by an organization accredited by the ACCME. Individuals are responsible for checking with the AANPCP for further guidelines. Nurse Practitioners may receive up to 6 credits for completing this activity.

Physician Assistants’ Credit Designation Statement

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ issued by an organization accredited by the ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Individuals are responsible for checking with the AAPA for further guidelines. Physician Assistants may receive up to 6 credits for completing this activity.

AOA

AOA Accreditation Statement: The Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine (LUCOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association(AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.

AOA Credit Designation Statement: The Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 6 AOA Category 1-A credit. LUCOM will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity to the AOA.