COURSE INFO





Aldosterone Receptor Blockade
in Cardiovascular Disease

February 3, 2005

Shula's Steak House
Tampa, Florida

Sponsored by

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This activity is made possible through an
unrestricted educational grant provided by Pfizer, Inc.

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Registration Deadline is Monday, January 31, 2005

Course Description
 
Aldosterone is increasingly recognized to play an important role in improving the clinical outcome for patients with post myocardial infarction and congestive heart failure the pathophysiology of heart failure due to systolic left ventricular dysfunction (SLVD) and aldosterone blockade (AB) to be effective in reducing mortality and morbidity in patients with severe chronic heart failure and heart failure due to SLVD after myocardial infarction.
 

 

Objectives
 

Upon the completion of this program, the participant will be able to:

  • Explain the impact of aldosterone production in the post myocardial infarction and congenital heart failure patient
  • Review the clinical effects of aldosterone blockade
  • Discuss the mechanisms by which aldosterone blockade improves clinical outcomes
 

 

Target Audience
 

This course is designed for physicians, ARNPs, and PAs whose patient population includes those presenting with cardiovascular disease.
 

 

Accreditation
 

The University of South Florida College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of South Florida College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 category 1 credit towards the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those credits that he/she actually spent in the activity.

 


Program Agenda
 
February 3, 2005
 


6:30 PM - 6:50 PM
Registration/Sign-In

6:50 PM - 7:00 PM
Welcome and Introduction
Joel Strom, MD

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Aldosterone Receptor Blockade in Cardiovascular Disease
Bertram Pitt, MD

8:00 PM
Adjourn

 



Faculty
 
Course Faculty
   

Joel A. Strom, MD
Professor and Director
Division of Cardiology
Department of Internal Medicine
University of South Florida
College of Medicine
Tampa, FL

Bertram Pitt, MD
Professor of Internal Medicine
Associate Chair, Academic and Independent Programs
Department of Internal Medicine
University of Michigan
School of Medicine
Ann Arbor, MI
   


Registration
 

Registration Fee: NONE, but RSVP is required.
(Deadline is Monday, January 31, 2005)

There is no fee for attending this presentation. However, advance registration is required and includes dinner for the participant, conference materials, and CME certificates.

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The University of South Florida College of Medicine reserves the right to cancel this program due to unforeseen circumstances. The University will not be responsible for any travel costs incurred by the participant if the course is cancelled
 


Location
 

Shula's Steak House Tampa
at the Wyndham Westshore
4860 West Kennedy Blvd.
Tampa, Florida 33609
Tel: 813-286-4366
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Accommodations
 

Accommodations for Disabilities: Please notify the CPE Office, 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., MDC Box 60, Tampa, Florida, 33612 or call (813) 974-4296 a minimum of ten working days in advance of the event if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed. Events, activities and facilities of the University of South Florida are available without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, or Vietnam veteran status as provided by law and in accordance with the University's respect for personal dignity.