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This event is not part of the official ACC Annual Scientific Session and/or the ACC’s Innovation in Intervention: i2 Summit in Partnership with the Cardiovascular Research Foundation, as planned by their Program Committees
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Sunday, March 14, 2010 | 6:00 pm - 9:15 pm
Marriott Atlanta Marquis Hotel | Atrium Ballroom B & C ~ Atrium Level
265 Peachtree Center Avenue | Atlanta, Georgia
6:00 pm
Registration and Dinner
6:30 pm
Introduction
Milton Packer, MD
6:45 pm
Heart Failure Challenges:
Echo vs. cath in separating the right from the left
Paul Forfia, MD
7:15 pm
Common Challenges in PAH Management:
What are we all missing?
Vallerie V. McLaughlin, MD
7:45 pm
Individualized Medicine: How genetics will change the future of CV medicine
Eric J. Topol, MD
8:15 pm
The Biomarker Alphabet Soup:
From CRP and Tn to BNP and beyond
Peter Libby, MD
8:45 pm
 Panel Discussion
Faculty
9:15 pm
Closure


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Accreditation Statement:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) and the Foundation for Medical Education and Research. PIM is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation:
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest:
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) requires instructors, planners, managers and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by PIM for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.

Target Audience:
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of cardiologists and internists involved in the care of patients with cardiovascular disease and pulmonary arterial hypertension.
Americans with Disabilities Act:
Event staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs (ie, physical, dietary, etc). Please contact Gail Karaim prior to the live event via email at karaimg@mdprimer.com.