Iowa Chapter of the American College of Cardiology Annual Meeting

Mason City, IA US
April 12, 2025

Overview

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Cost

  • Physician: $25
  • Non-Physician: $10

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Description

Educational conference for healthcare professionals designed to increase cardiovascular disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention knowledge. 

Learning Objectives

  1. Discuss different treatments for cardiovascular diseases, including remote patient monitoring methods.
  2. Use newly updated practice guidelines to describe the most recent evidence-based guidelines for treating heart disease and heart failure.
  3. Identify autonomic disorders and their management.
  4. Review the fundamental basics of cardiac imaging and identify updates in new technologies.

Agenda

The agenda is subject to change.

9:00 am

Updates on the Future of Cardiovascular Medicine and the American College of Cardiology

Samuel Jones, IV, MD, MPH, FACC, FHRS
Electrophysiologist, The Chattanooga Heart Institute

  1. Discuss the emerging developments in cardiovascular medicine.
  2. Examine the role of the American College of Cardiology in shaping cardiovascular care.
9:45 am

Remote Monitoring Panel

Brian Olshansky, MD, FACC
Emeritus Professor of Internal Medicine-Cardiovascular Medicine, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa

Michael Spooner, MD, FACC
Cardiologost, Mason City Clinic

Samuel Jones, IV, MD, MPH, FACC, FHRS
Electrophysiologist, The Chattanooga Heart Institute

  1. Discuss the role of remote monitoring.
  2. Review the challenges of remote monitoring in cardiovascular care.
  3. Review the benefits of remote monitoring in cardiovascular care.
10:10 am

Updates in Imaging

Edward Rojas, MD
Cardiologist, UnityPoint Health

  1. Explore the latest innovations in cardiovascular imaging techniques.
  2. Assess the impact of new imaging technologies on clinical decision-making.
10:30 am

Updates in Heart Failure with a Focus on Prevention

Sepideh Darbandi, DO
Cardiologist, Mason City Clinic

  1. Review the latest advances in heart failure prevention strategies.
  2. Examine the role of early screening and risk stratification.

10:50 am

Break

11:20 am

Updates on Treatment of Peripheral Vascular Disease

Kenneth Walsh, MD
Vascular Surgeon, MercyOne

  1. Review the latest treatments for peripheral vascular disease.
  2. Recognize the importance of early detection and lifestyle changes in peripheral vascular disease treatment.
11:40 am

Autonomic Disorders: Recognition and Management

Brian Olshansky, MD, FACC
Emeritus Professor of Internal Medicine-Cardiovascular Medicine, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa

  1. Recognize the symptoms and causes of autonomic disorders.
  2. List autonomic disorder management strategies.
12:00 pmAdjourn
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 2.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits
  • 2.50 AOA Category 2­A
  • 2.50 CE Contact Hour(s)
  • 2.50 IBON
Course opens: 
04/12/2025
Course expires: 
04/12/2025
Event starts: 
04/12/2025 - 9:00am CDT
Event ends: 
04/12/2025 - 12:00pm CDT
Cost:
$25.00
Rating: 
0

Location

Music Man Square
308 South Pennsylvania Ave
Mason City, IA 50401
United States

CE Credits

Accreditation Statements

  • DO: Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this activity for a maximum of 2.5 AOA Category 2-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
  • MD: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS) through the joint providership of Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) and the Iowa Chapter of the American College of Cardiology. DMU designates this live activity for 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • Nurses: Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences is Iowa Board of Nursing approved provider #112. This activity has been reviewed and approved for 2.5 continuing education contact hour(s). Nurses must attend the entire session to receive credit. Partial session credit is prohibited and will be forfeited.
  • Other healthcare providers: This activity is designated for 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

Educational Grants

No ineligible company provided financial support for this continuing education activity. 

Disclosures

The speaker(s) will disclose if any pharmaceuticals, medical procedures, or devices discussed are investigational or unapproved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The activity director is responsible for determining educational content and selecting speakers.

Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individual(s) have no conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

  • Sepideh Darbandi, DO - Speaker
  • Samuel Jones, IV, MD, MPH, FACC, FHRS - Speaker
  • Spas Kotev, MD - Activity Director and Planning Committee Member
  • Lezlie Mestdagh - Activity Coordinator and Planning Committee Member
  • Brian Olshansky, MD, FACC - Speaker
  • Edward Rojas, MD - Speaker
  • Daniel Shivapour, MD - Planning Committee Member
  • Michael Spooner, MD, FACC - Speaker
  • Promporn Suksaranjit, MD, MS - Planning Committee Member
  • Kenneth Walsh, MD - Speaker

Disclaimer

The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only. It is not a substitute for a healthcare provider's independent medical judgment regarding diagnostic and treatment options for a specific patient's medical condition. 

Available Credit

  • 2.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits
  • 2.50 AOA Category 2­A
  • 2.50 CE Contact Hour(s)
  • 2.50 IBON

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Cost

  • Physician: $25
  • Non-Physician: $10

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