Cardiology Update Fall 2001

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CARDIOLOGY UPDATE Fall 2001

Saturday, November 3

Heart Care Centers of Illinois & Midwest Physicians Alliance are pleased to present:

“Evolving Concepts in the Diagnosis & Management of Heart Disease”

Physicians and their families are invited to attend this free symposium on Saturday, November 3, 2001 at the Museum Of Science & Industry. Continental Breakfast, Lunch, Access to the Museum, Omnimax Theater tickets, Educational Programs and Parking will be provided. Physicians will receive a maximum 3 hours of Category 1 CME provided by Midwest Physicians Alliance.

Saturday, November 3, 2001
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Museum of Science & Industry
57th Street & Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60637-2093

Program Objectives:

At the end of this symposium participants will be able to:

Understand the efficacy and side effects of
   commonly used herbal and dietary supplements.

Select the optimal stress tests
   for the evaluation of coronary artery disease.

Apply a rational, stepwise approach for the therapy of hypertension.

Implement the new NCEP II guidelines
   in patients with hypercholesterolemia.

Integrate the use of new treatment modalities
   including beta-blockers and brain natriuretic peptide
   in the therapy of CHF.

Educational Program

Henry Shin, M.D., F.A.C.C.
Director of Hypertension Clinic Heart Care Centers of Illinois
“Complementary & Alternative Medicine - What physicians need to know.”

Kishin Ramani, M.D., F.A.C.C.
Director of Nuclear Cardiology St. Francis Hospital
“Coronary Artery Disease - Selecting the Optimal Stress Test.”

W. Frasier Bremner, M.D., Ph.D.
MacNeal Hospital
“Update on the New National Cholesterol Education Program II Guidelines ”

Kurt Erickson, M.D., F.A.C.C.
Medical Director of the CHF Clinic St. Francis Hospital
“Update in CHF Therapy”

Stavros Maragos, M.D., F.A.C.C.
Department of Cardiology St. Francis Hospital
“Hypertension Therapy, JNC VI & Beyond”

Registration:

Registration is limited! Please register before October 29, 2001

To register Contact: Janet J. Van Haren (708) 478-3600, Ext. 122

Please provide an accurate count of adults & children when registering.

Program Schedule:

8:30 – 9:00 AM   Continental Breakfast & Registration
9:00 – 10:30 AM    Presentations
10:30– 10:45 AM   Break
10:45– 11:45 AM   Presentations
11:45– 12:00 PM   Closing & questions
12:00– 1:00 PM   Lunch
1:00 PM   Self Directed Museum Tour

Sponsors:

This activity Is made possible through an educational grant from:

Pfizer
Merck
Heart Care Centers of Illinois

Program Director:

Henry Shin, M.D., -Director of Continuing Medical Education

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MPA, Inc. is accredited by the Illinois State Medical Society to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. MPA, Inc. designates this educational activity for a maximum of 3 hours in Category I credit towards the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.