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Houston Aortic Symposium: The Second in the Series

Mar 26–28, 2009
The Westin Oaks Hotel
Houston, Texas

COURSE DIRECTORS

Hazim J. Safi, MD
Professor & Chairman
University of Texas Medical School at Houston
Memorial Hermann Heart and Vascular Institute
Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery

David D. McPherson, MD
Professor & Director
University of Texas Medical School at Houston
Memorial Hermann Heart and Vascular Institute
Division of Cardiology

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

This symposium is designed for cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, family practice physicians, internists, nurse practitioners, perfusionsts, physician assistants, vascular surgeons, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care and treatment of patients with cardiovascular disease.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to understand and:

  • Identify patho physiologic processes of patients with aortic disease
  • Identify the methodologies for accurate and timely assessment of patients with aortic conditions
  • Discuss the current state-of-the-art treatment options for aortic conditions ultimately improving outcomes for patients
  • Evaluate surgical options of aortic root replacement
  • Compare and contrast the treatment of aneurysms involving the ascending arch and thoracoabdominal portions of the aorta
  • Understand the guidelines and history regarding aortic disease, dissection and management

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION AND RESEARCH GRANT OPPORTUNITY
Deadline for Abstract Submissions: February 20, 2009

Submitted abstracts will be considered for oral, poster, and video presentation.
Submission Guidelines
Submit Your Abstracts Here

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Click here to complete your hotel reservation online!

Special Rates have been made available to program participants at the Westin Oaks Hotel in Houston, Texas.  Please contact the Reservations Department directly by phone at 800-228-3000 for Continental US and Canada, and 713-960-8100 for International callers.  You must state that you are attending The Houston Aortic Symposium in order to receive the special rate of $202 for a single occupancy room, $217 for a double occupancy room, plus tax.  If you prefer to reserve online, please click the link above which will link directly to our online room reservation website for the meeting.  All reservations must be received by March 11, 2009 to receive this special rate.

SOCIAL EVENTS

WELCOME RECEPTION AND REGISTRATION
Tuesday, March 25, 2009, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
The Westin Oaks Hotel, Houston, Texas

CME ACCREDITATION AND DESIGNATION

Promedica International CME is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

It is the policy of Promedica International CME, a California Corporation to ensure fair balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all its sponsored programs. All faculty members participating in sponsored programs are expected to disclose to the audience any real or apparent conflict-of-interest related to the content of their presentation and any discussions of unlabeled or investigational use of any commercial product or device not yet approved in the United States.