BayCare C.A.S.E. (Cardiovascular, Arrhythmia, Surgery, Endovascular) Virtual Symposium
Join Us Virtually for the 2021 BayCare C.A.S.E. Symposium
Saturday, October 9 from 8am to 12pm.
The presentations will focus on major topics in cardiovascular medicine today:
- Atrial Fibrillation: A Walk Through the Woods with Dr. James Irwin
- Heart Failure: The Fourth Pillar with Dr. Geraldo Ramos
- Aortic Stenosis and TAVR: An Update with Dr. Jayendrakumar (Jay) Patel
Register Today!
To participate in the event registration is required. This FREE event is recommended for physicians, physician assistants (PAs), nurse practitioners (APRNs), registered nurses (RNs) and other medical personnel.
For questions about this event, please contact us.
CME: Three Hours
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through BayCare Health System. BayCare Health System is accredited by the Florida Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. BayCare Health System designates this live activity for a maximum of three AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ASRT Credit: Three Credits
Approved by the ASRT for three Category A continuing education credit. To receive credit, technologists must pass a post-presentation test and submit a completed evaluation for each presenter.
Nursing CE: Three Hours
BayCare designates this event for a maximum of three nursing contact hours for continuing education. No partial credit will be awarded for limited attendance.
James Irwin, MD, FACC
Electrophysiologist
Medical Director
Electrophysiology Department
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Atrial Fibrillation: A Walk Through the Woods
The long road of managing patients with atrial fibrillation starting with rate control to rhythm control strategy will be reviewed. An in-depth look at the different modalities currently available for atrial fibrillation ablation – radiofrequency and cryo-ablation- and future options with pulse wave therapy will be presented. The participants will learn how to manage these patients and when to refer to electrophysiologist. How to manage these patients’ post-procedure.
Heart Failure: The Fourth Pillar
The presentation will review medical management of chronic illnesses and discuss how newer drugs positively impact multiple disease states. There will be a review of the mechanism of action and clinical outcomes expected with the use of the drug. A detailed review of the appropriate patient selection will help physicians identify the ideal patients for this new indication for therapy. 
Dr. Geraldo Ramos, MD
Cardiologist
Medical Director of Echocardiography
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Dr. Jay Patel, MD, FACC
Structural and Interventional Cardiologist
Morton Plant Hospital