13th Annual Update on Pediatric Cardiovascular Disease
Bringing Interdisciplinary Evidence-Based Practice
to the Patient
February 10-14, 2010
Contemporary Resort and Convention Center Walt Disney World,
Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA
On behalf of the organizing committee and the Cardiac Center at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, we are pleased to present the program for our annual post-graduate course designed for physicians, nurses, perfusionists, administrators, clinical pharmacists, sonographers, respiratory therapists and all others involved in the care of neonates, infants, children and young adults with cardiovascular disease.
Based upon positive feedback we received following Cardiology 2009 in Nassau last year, we have modified the course format to allow attendees more free time without a strict meeting agenda. In addition, in response to the realities of the current economic climate, we have reduced the cost of the meeting for all attendees (registration fee and hotel), while still providing more than 28 contact hours including hot topics, basic reviews, subspecialty breakouts and much more!
Each year, the course faculty, topics and format are chosen following a careful assessment of prior attendees' comments and reviews. We also invite young investigators from around the globe to present new science and ideas. The course faculty will present more than 300 talks in plenary sessions as well as small group and subspecialty breakout sessions, covering all areas necessary for comprehensive care of our patients and their families.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Describe the pathology, natural history, and results of surgical and catheter-based therapy for aortic valve disease in infants, children and young adults
- Understand levels of evidence, strengths and limitations of scientific statements and position papers in pediatric cardiovascular disease
- Review the current status of international research initiatives, including late-breaking results from the Pediatric Heart Network of the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
- Recognize the child with CHD at risk for neurodevelopmental and behavioral problems
Course Highlights
- Updates and late-breaking results from the Pediatric Heart Network and scientific statements from professional societies
- Comprehensive plenary sessions on aortic valve disease, pulmonary hypertension, the right ventricle and neurodevelopmental outcomes in CHD
- Discipline-specific breakouts in outpatient cardiology, subspecialty updates, cardiovascular nursing and pediatric perfusion
- Presentation of cutting-edge research, including basic science, clinical trials and innovative therapies
- A comprehensive review of mechanical circulatory support
Call for Abstracts
- Abstract Submission Deadline - Oct. 19, 2009; 6 a.m. EST
- Notification of Acceptance - Oct. 30, 2009
- Poster Presentations - Feb. 11-13, 2010
- Oral Presentations - Feb. 12, 2010
- Award Presentations - Feb. 13, 2010
Contact Us
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