When:	October 17, 2005 - Monday, and Tuesday October 18th from 8:30 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.
Where:	Crowne Plaza Cabana Hotel Palo Alto
To Register:	(650) 723-6366
Email:	cecenter@stanfordmed.org
Fee:	$160.00/day or $300 both days (Lunch Included)
Credits:	7.0 CE Hrs/day

This fall, expert cardiovascular clinicians from Stanford, industry, and other premier facilities will present the newest concepts in cardiovascular care such as the use of biotechnology to promote myocardial regeneration, the use of rapid response teams to improve survival of vulnerable patients, the genetic connection to aortic disease, successes with rapid intervention for acute stroke attack, nursing’s role in telemedicine, and surgical reconstruc­tion of heart failure.

Program Highlights:

• Developments in the treatment of cardiopulmonary resuscitation

• The use of mechanical circulatory support in lieu of heart transplant

• The practice guidelines for management of heart failure and cardiac ischemia

• The Saving 100,000 Lives national campaign

• Review of complex case studies in ECG interpretation

• A critical review of the science and myths connecting risk factors and heart disease

• Ongoing review of topics facing the cardiovascular clinician today

Who Should Attend?

Any nurse in a practice focused on cardiovascular patient care, including critical care, IICUs, general acute care and outpatient setting.  Clinical man­agers will also benefit from new ideas that will impact the future operations and care of their units.

Call for a detailed brochure with agenda and faculty.