Program Overview
Cardiology Fiesta San Antonio will provide the attendee with case focused didactic presentations that are expanded to real world case scenarios designed to stimulate new approaches to daily practice. Debates focusing upon controversial areas and case presentations will enhance and illustrate the state-of-the-art evidence based best clinical practices. Rapidly evolving technologies and techniques will also be showcased so that attendees will anticipate how these techniques will be applied to their practices. Further details and updates can be found at
www.cardiologyfesta.org.
Objectives
Upon completion of this symposium, participants should be able to:
- Discuss the role of new imaging methodologies in diagnosing and planning treatment strategies for valvular heart disease and athersclerosis.
- Discuss optimal treatment modalities for complex coronary lesions.
- Review the new guidelines and emerging concepts in statin therapy.
- Understand the current indications and outcomes of carotid artery stents implantation.
- Identify the roles of transcatheter and surgical therapies in patients with complex valvular heart disease.
- Identify interventional techniques for treatment of atrial fibrillation.
- Describe treatment strategies for the management of Peripheral Vascular Disease.
- Review the indications for closure of an ASD and PFO.
Accreditation
The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. 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 The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) and The University of Texas Health Science Center. The SCAI is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions designates this educational activity for a maximum of 26.25 category 1 credits toward the AMA PhysicianÕs Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only the credit he/she actually spent in the activity.
Program Location & Accommodations
San Antonio captures the spirit of Texas. The tradition of Tejas can be found at the Alamo and the Spanish Missions along Mission Trail. The historic La Villita serves as a focal point for artisans, galleries and restaurants. The weather in September is typically dry with temperatures during the day in the high 70Õs and lows in the mid 50Õs encouraging outdoor activities. The Riverwalk, located in downtown San Antonio is a focal point for the multicultural community that comprises San Antonio. The rich tapestry of the Canary Islands settlers, Mexican, German, French, Polish and many other nations is woven into our local traditions. The Riverwalk serves as the locus for a wonderful collection of hotels, restaurants and quaint shops nestled along the beautiful and vibrant river. The night life is varied and includes world renowned jazz, sizzling night clubs, Country and Western music and symphonies.
For the sports fan, San Antonio is a golf haven with more than 30 courses available. Whether its hiking, biking, boating, fishing or hunting San Antonio has it all. The Hyatt Regency Hill Country is a premier property nestled in the beautiful hill country just north of San Antonio. This quiet haven features an Arnold Palmer Golf Course, a river for tubing fun and a world class spa. Nearby attractions include Seaworld, Fiesta Texas and destination cities such as the Bandera, the Cowboy capital of Texas and Fredericksberg, the focus of German culture in Texas.
For those individuals that wish to enjoy the amenities of downtown San Antonio, a shuttle service operates between the Hyatt Regency Hill Country and the Riverwalk located in downtown San Antonio.
Hotel Accomodations
Hyatt Regency Hill Country
9800 Hyatt Resort Drive
San Antonio, Texas 78251
Guest Telephone: (210) 647-1234
Guest Fax: (210) 681-9681
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort for attendees of this conference at a special reduced rate of ($214) single or double occupancy (per night), plus tax. To receive the discounted room rate, reservations must be confirmed by Monday, August 7, 2006. After that date, reservations will be subject to space and rate availability.
Please contact the Reservations Department directly at (210) 647-1234 or toll free (800) 233-1234 to request accommodations. When making reservations, please be sure to mention that you will be attending the University of Texas Health Science Center Cardiology Fiesta 2006 Conference.
Cancellations
A full refund will be given provided that written notification of your intent to cancel is received four weeks prior to the opening date of the program. A processing fee of $75.00 will be charged for all cancellations received after this date. The cost of the meal functions will also be deducted from the refund unless the cancellation is received 48 hours in advance of the program. Fees will not be refunded for no-shows.
In the unlikely event that the program is cancelled, The University of Texas Health Science Center is responsible only for full refund of the registration fee, and not for transportation or hotel accommodations.
Please note: It is the policy of The University of
Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio that smoking is prohibited in the meeting rooms.
Thank you for your compliance.
