Friday, September 29, 2023
The Cosmos Club

Washington, D.C.

Course Description

Controversies in Cardiac Arrhythmias (CiCA) 2023 is designed to provide clinicians with a review of selected topics in present-day management of patients with cardiac arrhythmias, emphasizing new advances in the field and incorporating current guidelines and evidence-based principles of practice. The format will incorporate didactic lectures, case management studies and panel discussions.

CiCA 2023 will focus on the advances and changes in the study of cardiac arrythmias while maintaining a long-standing commitment to therapeutic innovation, evidence-based medicine and dedication to putting patients first. With the significant incidence and prevalence of cardiac arrhythmias in the United States, it is essential for healthcare professionals to stay abreast of the latest developments in this area of study.

According to the American Heart Association, cardiac arrhythmias have a substantial prevalence, with an estimated 14.4 million patients in the United States. More than 750,000 hospitalizations occur each year because of atrial fibrillation (AFib). The condition contributes to an estimated 130,000 deaths each year. The rate of AFib as the primary or a contributing cause of death has been rising for more than two decades. AFib costs the United States about $6 billion each year. Medical costs for people who have AFib are about $8,705 higher per year than for people who do not have AFib.

Learning Objectives

  • Compare and contrast risks and benefits of oral anticoagulation therapy versus left atrial appendage (LAA) occlusion for the treatment of atrial fibrillation.
  • Evaluate specialized pacemakers, including leadless pacing and His bundle pacing, and identify their role in arrhythmia management.
  • Compare and contrast current ambulatory ECG monitoring modalities.
  • Assess evidence-based clinical studies defining the importance of optimizing cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) for patients with congestive heart failure (CHF).
  • Compare and contrast newer ablation energy sources, including cryo, laser and pulsed field, with traditional radiofrequency energy.
  • Recognize patient groups at risk for developing PVC-related cardiomyopathies.
  • Anticipate potential cardiac and arrhythmic complications of SARS-CoV-2 infection and therapies.
  • Review the differential diagnosis of narrow and wide-QRS complex tachycardia and current therapies.
  • Review current guidelines for cardiac device explanation and current extraction techniques.
  • Assess evidence-based guidelines on remote monitoring of cardiac implanted electronic devices, including potential liability issues.
  • Compare and contrast current intra-cardiac and extra-cardiac implantable defibrillators and review current guidelines on appropriate patient selection.

CME Accreditation

The Academy for Continued Healthcare Learning is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CREDIT DESIGNATION

The Academy for Continued Healthcare Learning designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Event Schedule

Here is our event schedule

Friday, September 29, 2023

Atrial Fibrillation Mini-Symposium

Registration and Breakfast

Zayd A. Eldadah, MD, PhD

Humanity’s Most Prevalent Pathologic Arrhythmia: What We Know in 2023

Zayd A. Eldadah, MD, PhD

Sung W. Lee, MD

Catheter Ablation Biophysics: How Pulsed-Field Approaches Will Transform Care

Sung W. Lee, MD

Christian Shults, MD

Refractory Atrial Fibrillation: Novel Techniques and the Role of Surgery

Christian Shults, MD

Manish H. Shah, MD

Stopping Stroke: Will Left Atrial Occlusion Replace Anticoagulation?

Manish H. Shah, MD

Edward V. Platia, MD

Panel Discussion

Moderator: Edward V. Platia, MD

BREAK AND VISIT EXHIBITS NETWORKING

Cardiac Rhythm Management Device Mini-Symposium

Apostolos Tsimploulis, MD

Advances in Biometric Data Collection: The Implantable and Wearable Revolution

Apostolos Tsimploulis, MD

Cyrus A. Hadadi, MD

Leadless Pacing: When to Use / When to Avoid

Cyrus A. Hadadi, MD

Charles Berul, MD

Implantable Cardiac Defibrillators: Will Intracardiac Leads Become Obsolete?

Charles Berul, MD

Athanasios Thomaides, MD

Conduction System Pacing: A Solution for Complete Heart Block?

Athanasios Thomaides, MD

Edward V. Platia, MD

Panel Discussion

Moderator: Edward V. Platia, MD

LUNCH & EXHIBITOR NETWORKING

Heart Failure Mini-Symposium

Farooq Sheikh, MD

Declining Risk of Heart Failure: Do We Still Need Prophylactic ICD Therapy?

Farooq Sheikh, MD

Seth Worley, MD

Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy: How to Approach Non-Responders

Seth Worley, MD

David A. Strouse, MD

Next-Generation Device Therapies for Heart Failure

David A. Strouse, MD

Sarfraz Durrani, MD

Alcohol: Novel Uses for an Ancient Elixi

Sarfraz Durrani, MD

Edward V. Platia, MD

Panel Discussion

Moderator: Edward V. Platia, MD

Clinical Update Mini-Symposium

Richard P. Jones, MD

How I Manage…PVCs: Practical Pearls

Richard P. Jones, MD

Azita Moalemi, MD

How I Manage…Arrhythmias in Women: Important Gender Considerations

Azita Moalemi, MD

John H. Shin, MD

How I Manage…Syncope: Updated Guideline

John H. Shin, MD

Edward V. Platia, MD

Panel Discussion

Moderator: Edward V. Platia, MD

ADJOURN

Registration

PHYSICIANS

$75

NURSE ALLIED HEALTH

$75

INDUSTRY

$150

Registration for Controversies in Cardiac Arrhythmias 2023

Click the register button to visit our secure website for updated program and registration information. We are unable to accept registrations or cancellations by telephone.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations made in writing by August 25, 2023 will be subject to a 50% penalty. No refunds will be given after August 25, 2023. Cancellations will not be accepted by telephone. In the unlikely event that the course is canceled, we will refund the registration fee, but are not responsible for any travel costs.
Please contact us at info@cica-ep.org if you have questions or need additional information.

Exhibitors

Controversies in Cardiac Arrhythmias is a one-day program designed to provide clinicians with a review of selected topics to address the diagnosis and management of cardiac arrhythmia emphasizing new advances in the field and incorporating current guidelines and evidence-based principles of practice.

This conference will provide a forum in which practicing cardiologists, internists, primary care physicians and other health care professionals have the opportunity for effective interaction with experts in cardiac arrhythmias. Attendees will have ample opportunity during the course for face-to-face time for discussion with exhibitors and we encourage industry to bring simulators or models to provide attendees with hands–on experience with the latest technology.

FACULTY

Course Directors

Zayd A. Eldadah, MD, PhD

MedStar Health
Washington, DC

Edward V. Platia, MD

MedStar Health
Washington, DC

David A. Strouse, MD

MedStar Health
Washington, DC

  • Charles Berul, MD

    Children’s National Hospital
    Washington, DC

  • Sarfraz A. Durrani, MD

    MedStar Health
    Washington, DC

  • Cyrus A. Hadadi, MD

    MedStar Health
    Washington, DC

  • Richard P. Jones, MD

    MedStar Health
    Washington, DC

  • Sung W. Lee, MD

    MedStar Health
    Washington, DC

  • Azita Moalemi, MD

    Amelia Heart & Vascular System
    Springfield, VA

  • Manish H. Shah, MD

    MedStar Health
    Washington, DC

  • Farooq H. Sheikh, MD

    MedStar Health
    Washington, DC

  • John H. Shin, MD

    MedStar Health
    Washington, DC

  • Christian Shults, MD

    MedStar Health
    Washington, DC

  • Athanasios Thomaides, MD

    MedStar Health
    Washington, DC

  • Apostolos Tsimploulis, MD

    MedStar Health
    Washington, DC

  • Seth J. Worley, MD

    MedStar Health
    Washington, DC

THE COSMOS CLUB

2121 Massachusetts Avenue, NW,
Washington, DC

ACCOMODATIONS

Reservations to be made on own, the group does not have a room block. Availability is subject to the hotel

 

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