ADVISORY/Cardiovascular Summit to Take Place December 7-9, 2001: ``A Climate for Learning;'' Sponsored by The Boca Raton Community Hospital CME Committee.Business Editors/Health, Medical & Education Writers ADVISORY...for Friday (December 7) BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 23, 2001 Pre-Registration Deadline is November 30, 2001 The Boca Raton Community Hospital Boca Raton Community Hospital is a 394-bed not-for-profit health care organization located in Boca Raton, Florida. The institution opened its doors July 17, 1967. The hospital has a staff of more than 750 primary and specialty physicians who provide preventative and acute hospital CME Committee is sponsoring a Cardiovascular Summit entitled, "A Climate for Learning" at the Boca Raton Resort and Club from December 7 through December 9, 2001 in Boca Raton, Florida Boca Raton ("bōkə rə-tōn") is a city in Palm Beach County, Florida incorporated in May 1925. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 74,764; the 2006 population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau was 86,396. . The three-day symposium is designed to keep medical professionals abreast of the latest advances and developments in cardiovascular medicine including leading-edge diagnostic procedures, therapeutic approaches and clinical scenarios. A distinguished panel of international experts will offer a broad based curriculum of interest to cardiologists, internists, primary care physicians, vascular surgeons, interventional radiologists, nurses, and cardiovascular technologist. Lectures and interactive sessions encompass half the day leaving ample time for the registrant and family to enjoy the amenities offered at the newly renovated and luxurious Boca Raton Resort and Club. CURRICULUM: Topics for discussion include Treatment of the Patient with Asymptomatic Valvular Heart Disease Valvular Heart Disease Definition Valvular heart disease refers to several disorders and diseases of the heart valves, which are the tissue flaps that regulate the flow of blood through the chambers of the heart. , Acute Coronary Syndromes, Coronary Restenosis, Syncope syncope Effect of temporary impairment of blood circulation to a part of the body. It is often used as a synonym for fainting, which is loss of consciousness due to inadequate blood flow to the brain. and Congestive Heart Failure congestive heart failure, inability of the heart to expel sufficient blood to keep pace with the metabolic demands of the body. In the healthy individual the heart can tolerate large increases of workload for a considerable length of time. . Updates will be presented on the Use of MRI in Cardiac Disease and on Hyperlipidemia. Debates will focus on Antioxidants: Fact or Fiction and on Surgical/Endovascular Treatment of Carotid and Peripheral Vascular Disease Peripheral Vascular Disease Definition Peripheral vascular disease is a narrowing of blood vessels that restricts blood flow. It mostly occurs in the legs, but is sometimes seen in the arms. . EARN CME CREDIT: The Boca Raton Community Hospital is accredited by the Florida Medical Association to provide continuing medical education continuing medical education See CME. for physicians. The Boca Raton Community Hospital designates this educational activity for a minimum of 15 hours of CME in Category 1 credit towards the AMA (Automatic Message Accounting) The recording and reporting of telephone calls within a telephone system. It includes the calling and called parties and start and stop times of the call. Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that they actually spent in the educational activity. REGISTRATION: Early pre-registration is strongly encouraged and will be expedited by sending in the attached registration form along with your fee as soon as possible. The pre-registration deadline is November 30, 2001. Early registration course fees are $195.00 per person. After November 30th, course fees will increase to $225.00 per person. Please complete the registration form and make your check payable to: "The Boca Raton Community Hospital CME Committee Fund." Mail form to: The Cardiovascular Summit, c/o Onsite Meeting Management, 20170 Pines Boulevard, Suite 302, Pembroke Pines, FL 33029, Attn: Molly Dominguez. For hotel accommodations contact: Boca Raton Resort & Club, 501 East Camino Real Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431, and (561) 447-3000. For additional information please, call Molly Dominguez at Onsite Meeting Management (954) 447-2500 Ext. 101. |
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