The Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium

The University of Utah Division of Cardiology is proud to announce the upcoming Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium. The purpose of this Symposium is to bring together electrophysiologists, cardiologists, family practice physicians, internal medicine physicians, nurse practitioners, residents, students, and all those interested in the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) to learn about the diagnosis, care, and new advances in the treatment of this common and complex arrhythmia. This year s meeting will take place December 13 and 14 in Park City, Utah. Educational Objectives At the end of the program, participants of the Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium should be able to: Explain the mechanisms of atrial fibrillation Recognize the relationship between atrial fibrillation and heart failure Define appropriate treatment for each AF patient Adopt new treatment options to cure atrial fibrillation Location The Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium will take place at the Grand Summit Hotel at the Canyons Ski Resort in Park City, Utah. The Canyons Ski Resort was home to many events during the 2002 Winter Olympic Games. Located just 4 miles from historic Park City Main Street, The Canyons is the closest Park City ski resort to the Salt Lake City International airport, yet close enough to enjoy all the nightlife, dining and shopping that the town of Park City has to offer. Over 100 bars and restaurants are just minutes away as well as all the other activities you should expect from a world-class four-season resort town. The century-old mining town of Park City will capture you as it did the rest of the world during the 2002 Winter Olympic Games. Course Directors and Faculty The Symposium Program co-chairs are Nassir F. Marrouche, MD and Mohamed H. Hamdan, MD. Dr. Marrouche is the Director of the Cardiac Electrophysiology Laboratories and Director of the Atrial Fibrillation Program at the University of Utah Division of Cardiology. Dr. Hamdan is the Director of Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology and Associate Chief of the Division of Cardiology at the University of Utah. Faculty of the Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium will include: Maurits A. Allessie, MD, PhD from Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht, Michael Argenziano, MD from Columbia University, Johannes Brachmann, MD from Hospital Klinikum Coburg, Michelino Brignole, MD from Vitatron Medical Italia, David J. Callans, MD from Hospital of The University of Pennsylvania, Hugh Calkins, MD from Johns Hopkins Hospital, John P. DiMarco, MD, PhD from the University of Virginia Health System, Gary Francis, MD from The Cleveland Clinic, Stefan H. Hohnloser, MD from Asklepios Klinik, Yoshito Iesaka, MD, PhD from Tsuchiura Kyodo Hospital in Japan, Luc Jordeans, MD from Erasmus Medical Center in the Netherlands, Richard C. Klein, MD from the University of Utah Division of Cardiology, Karl-Heinz Kuck, MD from Asklepios Klinik St. George, Randy Lee, MD from UCSF, James McClelland, MD from the Oregon Heart and Vascular Institute, Rob Mcleod, MD, PhD from the University of Utah Health Sciences Center, Fred Morady, MD from the University of Michigan Medical Center, Koonlawee Nademanee, MD from Pacific Rim Electrophysiology Research, Hiroshi Nakagawa, MD, PhD from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Hakan Oral, MD, FACC from the University of Michigan, Douglas L. Packer, MD from the Mayo Clinic, Richard L. Page, MD from the University of Washington School of Medicine, Dennis L. Parker, MD from the University of Utah Health Sciences Center, Chen Peng-Sheng, MD from the Indiana University School of Medicine, Leslie A. Saxon, MD from the Keck School of Medicine of USC, Melvin M. Scheinman, MD from UCSF, James D. Thomas, MD, FACC from The Cleveland Clinic, and Albert L. Waldo, MD, FACC from University Hospitals of Cleveland. We would like to express special thanks to our speakers, to the University of Utah Division of Cardiology, the Heart Rhythm Society, our sponsors and exhibitors, as well as to all those who will be participating in this upcoming event. CME Accreditation The University of Utah School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Utah School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 11 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Registration Registration for this symposium is available online at www.WesternAtrialFibrillation.com. Hotel Reservations Hotel accommodations can be made by phoning The Canyons Resort at (888) CANYONS (888-226-9667). Mention our Group Code, which is 25D38J. Symposium lodging will be located at The Canyons Grand Summit Hotel or the Sundial Lodge. For more information, please visit: www.WesternAtrialFibrillation.com