Current and Emerging Treatments in Congestive Heart Failure and Electrophysiology

Friday, Oct. 10th 2008
8:00AM - 4:30PM
Medical Center of the Rockies

6 CME credits in one day.

Course Description:
This course is designed to feature up to date presentations on congestive heart failure and electrophysiology.  Description of diagnostic approaches along with appropriate applications of pharmacological and device therapies in the evaluation and treatment of congestive heart failure will be given along with their role in specific clinical situations.  Electrophysiology topics will include the treatment and management of atrial fibrillation, current indications for the use of implantable defibrillators, and device based treatment of heart failure.

Application of the latest guidelines will be highlighted throughout the conference.  Information will be presented through the use of interactive lectures, expert panel discussions and case studies with time allowed for dialogue with faculty.  The goal of this program is to promote the understanding of the latest therapies and facilitate the integration of these new advances into clinical practice.

Intended Audience:
This course in intended for cardiologist, internists, primary care physicians, hospitalists, nurse practitioners and nurses with interest in the latest advances in electrophysiology and congestive heart failure management.

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Wednesday, Nov. 12th 2008
7:00PM - 8:30PM
(Doors open at 6:00PM)
Budweiser Events Center

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The price of a ticket is $50.

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From the kitchen of Stephanie Yoo, MS, RD

Heart Center of the Rockies very own Dietitian and Chef, Stephanie Yoo, MS, RD was recently featured on Colorado & Company creating recipes that help keep your heart healthy.

Stephanie explained that plant based diets rich in produce, beans, and whole grains provide loads of nutrients and fiber to help your body maintain a healthy cholesterol level. These nutrients work together to help your body produce less Total and LDL cholesterol.  These foods also have the added benefit of being low in saturated and trans fats.  Saturated and trans fats encourage your body to make more Total and LDL cholesterol. The nutrients in produce, beans and whole grains can also help protect the cholesterol your body naturally produces so that it is less likely to contribute to dangerous plaque in your arteries.

Omega-3 fats are a highly beneficial and essential type of fat found in fatty fish like salmon and tuna as well as in walnuts and flax seeds. Omega-3 is a natural anti-inflammatory which can help calm inflammation in an artery.  This inflammation is typically the underlying cause of plaque build-up in arteries.

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