Friday, May 6, 2022
The Cosmos Club

Washington, D.C.

Course Description

Controversies in Cardiac Arrhythmias (CiCA) 2022 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 as well a live case discussion, case management studies and panel discussions.

CiCA 2022 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, May 6, 2022

Continental Breakfast & Registration

Edward Platia, MD

Welcoming Remarks

Edward V. Platia, MD

Cyrus A. Hadadi, MD

Cardiac & Arrhythmia Issues Associated With Covid 19 Pandemic

Cyrus A. Hadadi, MD

Zayd A. Eldadah, MD

Update on Catheter Ablation Techniques for Atrial Fibrillation: RF, Cryo, and now Pulsed-Field

Zayd A. Eldadah, MD

Michael Goldstein, MD

Oral Anticoagulants: Do We Now Know Which Agent is Best

Michael Goldstein, MD

Manish H. Shah, MD

Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke Prevention: When Is Atrial Appendage Closure First-Line Therapy?

Manish H. Shah, MD

BREAK AND VISIT EXHIBITS

Ariella Mirowski Rosengard, MD

On the 40th Anniversary of the Implantable Defibrillator: What’s New?

Ariella Mirowski Rosengard, MD

Sung Lee, MD

Debate: The Optimal Physiologic Pacemaker for Your Patient Is Biventricular Pacing

Sung W. Lee, MD

Seth Worley, MD

Debate: The Optimal Physiologic Pacemaker for Your Patient Is Conduction System Pacing

Seth J. Worley, MD

David Strouse, MD

Beyond Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy: New Pacing Techniques for Heart Failure

David A. Strouse, MD

PANEL DISCUSSION

Moderator: Edward V. Platia, MD
Panelists: Zayd A. Eldadah, MD; Michael Goldstein, MD; Cyrus Hadadi, MD; Sung W. Lee, MD; Ariella Mirowski Rosengard, MD; Manish H. Shah, MD; David Strouse, MD; and Seth J. Worley, MD

LUNCH & EXHIBITOR NETWORKING

Christian Shults, MD

Update on the Surgical Management of Atrial Fibrillation

Christian C. Shults, MD

Athanasios Thomaides, MD

The Newest EP Subspecialty: Principles and Practice of Device Explantation

Athanasios Thomaides, MD

Sarfraz A. Durrani, MD

Recent Important Clinical Trials

Sarfraz A. Durrani, MD

Brett A. Atwater, MD Speaker

Norman Holter's Invention 70 Years Later: Role of Ambulatory ECG Monitoring in Your Practice

Brett A. Atwater, MD

Malik Islam, MD

When Frequent PVCs Cause Cardiomyopathy and How to Prevent It

Malick G. Islam, MD

Cyrus A. Hadadi, MD

Wide & Narrow QRS Complex Tachycardias: Recognition and Acute Management 

Cyrus A. Hadadi, MD

Susan O'Donoghue, MD

Cardiogenetics in Clinical Practice 

Susan O'Donoghue, MD

PANEL DISCUSSION

Moderator: Edward V. Platia, MD
Panelists: Brett A. Atwater, MD; Sarfraz A. Durrani, MD; Cyrus A. Hadadi, MD; Malick Islam, MD; Susan M. O’Donoghue, MD; Christian Shults, MD; and Athanasios Thomaides, MD

ADJOURN

Registration

PHYSICIANS

$75

NURSE ALLIED HEALTH

$75

INDUSTRY

$150

Registration for Controversies in Cardiac Arrhythmias 2022

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 April 8, 2022 will be subject to a 50% penalty. No refunds will be given after April 8, 2022. 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 Director

Edward V. Platia, MD

MedStar Health
MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, DC

  • Walter L. Atiga, MD

    MedStar Health
    MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute
    MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
    Washington, DC

  • Brett A. Atwater, MD

    INOVA Medical Group
    Fairfax, VA

  • Sarfraz A. Durrani, MD

    MedStar Health
    MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute
    MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
    Washington, DC

  • Zayd A. Eldadah, MD, PhD

    MedStar Health
    MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute
    MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
    Washington, DC

  • Margaret Bell Fischer, MD

    MedStar Health
    MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute
    MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
    Washington, DC

  • Cyrus A. Hadadi, MD

    MedStar Health
    MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute
    Washington, DC

  • Michael S. Goldstein, MD

    MedStar Health
    MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute
    Washington, DC

  • Malick G. Islam, MD

    MedStar Health
    MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute
    Washington, DC

  • Sung W. Lee, MD

    MedStar Health
    MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute
    MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
    Washington, DC

  • Susan O’Donoghue, MD

    MedStar Health
    MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute
    Washington, DC

  • Ariella Mirowski Rosengard, MD

    Pathologist, immunologist
    Daughter of Dr. Michel Mirowski, inventor of implantable cardiac defibrillator
    Philadelphia, PA

  • Manish H. Shah, MD

    MedStar Health
    MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute
    Washington, DC

  • Christian Shults, MD

    MedStar Health
    MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute
    Washington, DC

  • Sunjeet Singh Sidhu, MD

    MedStar Health
    MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute
    Baltimore, MD

  • David A. Strouse, MD

    MedStar Health
    MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute
    Washington, DC

  • Athanasios Thomaides, MD

    MedStar Health
    MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute
    MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
    Washington, DC

  • Seth J. Worley, MD

    MedStar Health
    MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute
    Washington, DC

THE COSMOS CLUB

2121 Massachusetts Avenue, NW,
Washington, DC