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NCVH Shreveport

Thank you to everyone who helped make “Multidisciplinary Strategies for Advanced Treatment of PAD and Limb Preservation” a great success!
 
More than 220 attendees and 23 exhibitors were in attendance for an outstanding day of education and networking.
 
Accreditation certificates are available by logging into your profile.  Use the email address and password created when you registered.  If you did not register online or have questions, contact us at 337-993-7920 or registration@slcrf.org.
 
Mark your calendar for the 3rd Annual NCVH Shreveport in October 5, 2013!
 
If you have questions or if we can assist you in any way, please contact our foundation office at 337-993-7920 or registration@slcrf.org.

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Agenda

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Faculty

Chairmen

W. Britton Eaves, MD
Cardiovascular Consultants Willis Knighton Bossier Health System
Bossier, LA

Craig M. Walker, MD
Cardiovascular Institute of the South
Houma, LA

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Accreditation - NCVH Shreveport

For complete instructions on how to download accreditation certificates, click here.

Physical (paper) accreditation certificates will not be issued onsite at this conference. All certificates will be available online by Friday, November 16, 2012.

3 Easy Steps to Print Your Online Certificate:

- Go to www.ncvh.org
- Using your registration username (email) and password, log in to "My User Portal" located in the upper right hand corner or the website
- Under "Your Personal Tasks" click the link for "Multidisciplinary Strategies for Advanced Treatment of PAD and Limb Preservation"

You will be asked to complete a brief survey to receive your certificate. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact us at 337-993-7920 or info@slcrf.org.

Overview

NCVH Shreveport is a multidisciplinary conference offering a comprehensive overview of the diagnosis and management of peripheral artery disease (PAD) and limb preservation techniques. With an emphasis on peripheral intervention, limb salvage, and diabetic foot and wound care, this conference brings together key disciplines to focus on the team approach to total patient care. A didactic CME accredited format will be used to incorporate data and case studies. Ample time will be allowed with industry exhibits for hands-on review of products or therapies in an appropriate non-accredited format.

Target Audience

Cardiologists, Interventional Cardiologists, Vascular Medicine Specialists, Cardiothoracic, Endovascular, Vascular and General Surgeons, Interventional Radiologists, Osteopaths, Family Physicians, Internists, Endocrinologists, Podiatrists, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Residents, Diabetes & Wound Care Specialists, Advanced Practice Nurses, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Radiology Technologists, Physical Therapists and Healthcare Administrators

Educational Objectives

Upon completion of this offering, the participant should be able to:

• Summarize the latest advances in testing and imaging for the diagnosis and management of PAD and CVA
• Assess new interventional tools and techniques in the treatment of peripheral artery disease, AAA, and deep venous thrombosis
• Discuss the comprehensive spectrum of care in patients with foot ulcers and threatened limbs
• Discuss the indications, risks, and complications of renal artery stenting and ablation

Accreditation and Designation Statements:

Continuing Medical Education (CME)

The Woman's Foundation Inc. designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Accreditation

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Louisiana State Medical Society (LSMS) through the joint sponsorship of Woman's Foundation, Inc. and South Louisiana Clinical Research Foundation (SLCRF). The Woman's Foundation Inc. is accredited by the Louisiana State Medical Society (LSMS) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Woman's Foundation Inc. takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME activity.

Podiatric Medicine (CPME)

According to the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners, Louisiana Podiatrists may claim approved CME credit for license renewal. Visit www.lsbme.louisiana.gov and go to subchapter J for more details.

Allied Health Professionals

This activity has been approved for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Promedica International is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #8495. Multidisciplinary Strategies for Advanced Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease & Limb Preservation is approved for 6.0 contact hours.

American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)

This live activity, Multidisciplinary Strategies for Advanced Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease & Limb Preservation, with a beginning date of November 10, 2012, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 6 Prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)

Participants must complete the entire activity to receive ASRT credit.

This activity has been approved for 7.0 Category A credits by the ASRT. The file reference number is LAD0112001. Please note, credit hours are calculated on a 50-minutes hour. Please contact the ASRT directly with questions regarding your license, credits needed or renewal status at 1-800-444-2778 or www.asrt.org.

Disclosure:

It is the policy of Woman's Foundation, Inc. to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its sponsored educational programs. Therefore, Woman's Foundation, Inc. shall identify and resolve conflicts of interest by requiring everyone who is in a position to control the content of the educational activity to disclose all relevant financial relationships with commercial supporters. Woman's Foundation, Inc. CME Committee members, faculty, activity planners and staff have signed a conflict of interest statement in which they have disclosed any significant financial interests or other relationships. Disclosure will include:

• any affiliation or financial interest that may affect the speaker presentation(s),
• whether the speaker will discuss an investigational product or the off-label use of a commercial product,
• that the recommendations involving clinical medicine are based on evidence that is accepted within the profession of medicine as adequate justification for their indications and contraindications in the care of patients, and
• that all scientific research referred to, reported or used in support or justification of a patient care recommendation conforms to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection, and analysis.

The intent of this policy is not to prevent a speaker with an affiliation or financial interest from participating in the planning or implementation of the CME activity, but rather to resolve any conflict of interest prior to developing the education activity by:

• identifying the relationship,
• instructing speakers to base recommendations for clinical medicine on the best available evidence, and if necessary
• submitting content to peer review during development to ensure it is clinically valid, based on generally accepted scientific research, and aligned with the interests of the public.

A full list of disclosure information can be found at registration and is also available by request after the conference.

Commercial Support

This conference is being funded in part by educational grants from commercial organizations.  A complete list will be published in the course notebook.

Exhibits / Advertising

Several medical device, service and pharmaceutical companies will display their products in the Exhibit Hall.

All faculty participating in a sponsored activity are expected to disclose to the activity audience any significant financial interest, related off-labeled use of products or other relationship (1) with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services discussed in an educational presentation and (2) with any commercial supporters of the activity.

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Exhibitors / Sponsors

Thank you for your interest in supporting NCVH Shreveport.

To download the Exhibit Space and Support Opportunity Application, click here.

Booth Placement is based first on level and then first come first served, so please return your application as quickly as possible.

The deadline to be included in the onsite program is Friday, October 26, 2012. Email a 50 word description to Marian Schmidt, exhibits coordinator, at marian.schmidt@slcrf.org.

Please contact us at 337-993-7920 if you have questions or need assistance.

Exhibit Details:

• Space is limited to 35 table top exhibits
• Space cannot be reserved without full payment
• Exhibit spaces are 6' x 30" table tops to include table cloth, table skirt and 2 chairs
• Send all shipments directly to City Club at River Ranch
• Exhibit services are not provided for this meeting

Exhibit Schedule:

Move-In: Friday, November 9 | 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Move-In: Saturday, November 10 | 7:00 - 8:00 am
Exhibit Hours: Saturday, November 10 | 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Move-Out: Saturday, November 10 | 7:00 pm

Meeting Location:

Shreveport Convention Center
400 Caddo St
Shreveport, LA 71101
318-841-4000

Overnight Accommodations

Hilton Shreveport
104 Market Street
Shreveport, LA 71101
318-698-0900

A limited number of sleeping rooms are available for only $119 per night. The Hilton Shreveport is adjacent to the Convention Center and offers all amenities of a full service hotel.

Click here to reserve your room, or call 318-698-0900 and reference NCVH Shreveport and/or discount code SCR.

Discount Deadline: October 26, 2012

Thank You to our 2012 Exhibitors and Supporters:

Abbott Vascular
AccessClosure, Inc.
ACIST Medical Systems
Angioslide, Ltd
Arbor Pharmaceuticals
Atrium Medical Corporation
Avinger, Inc.
Bard Peripheral Vascular
Bayer Interventional
Boston Scientific
Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
Cook Medical
Cordis, a Johnson & Johnson company
Gilead Sciences
Gore & Associates
IDEV Technologies, Inc.
Medtronic, Inc.
Merck
Met-Test LLC
Natural Molecular Testing Corporation
Pound Medical Consulting
Spectranetics
Willis-Knighton Health System

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Hilton Shreveport
104 Market Street
Shreveport, LA 71101 | 318-698-0900

A limited number of sleeping rooms are available for only $119 per night. The Hilton Shreveport is adjacent to the Convention Center and offers all amenities of a full service hotel.

Click here to reserve your room, or call 318-698-0900 and reference NCVH Shreveport and/or discount code SCR.

Discount Deadline: October 26, 2012

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Presentations

Presentations will be available following the event.