Saturday, November 3, 2012
7:30 am Registration / Breakfast
8:00 am - 4:30 pm Symposium

LA Hotel Downtown
(formerly the LA Marriott downtown)
California Grand Ballroom ~ Salon 1
333 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, California 90071
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Chairpersons

		Michelle A. Albert, MD, MPH Vivian Beaumont Allen Endowed Chair & Professor Chief, Cardiovascular Medicine and Director of Cardiovascular Research Howard University
		Charles A. Athill, MD Associate Director, San Diego Cardiac Center Chief of Cardiology and Director of Electrophysiology, Sharp Memorial Hospital, San Diego Assistant Clinical Professor, University of California, San Diego, CA
		L. Julian Haywood, MD Honorary Chair Professor of Medicine LAC + USC Medical Center Los Angeles, CA

Purpose / Description

The Association of Black Cardiologists’ 25th Annual Dr. Walter M. Booker, Sr. Memorial Symposium is designed for the healthcare professional to provide the latest information on a broad spectrum of cardiovascular diseases commonly encountered in every day practice. This full-day scientific program will offer realistic views on many controversial issues in cardiovascular disease today. In addition to a review of current guidelines, practices and new developments in the field of cardiovascular medicine, session topics will include atherosclerosis, hypertension, heart failure, coronary artery disease, cardiometabolic stroke, arrhythmias, imaging, transcatheter aortic valve replacement, health care reform, and racial/ethnic disparities papers published in 2011-2012.

The sessions will include combinations of didactic lectures, keynote lectures, and roundtable discussions. A faculty of internationally known leaders in the field has been invited to share their knowledge and experiences with complex and controversial cases.

Accreditation Statement

Association of Black Cardiologists, Inc. (ABC) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Conference Support

Supported, in part, by educational grants from
Abbott Vascular, Boston Scientific, Gilead Sciences, Medtronic, Merck, and St. Jude Medical.

This event is not part of the official Scientific Sessions 2012 as planned by the AHA Committee on Scientific Sessions

>>>> 5 Presentations from the 2011 Booker Symposium are now Online



>>Download the Agenda PDF

Educational Objectives

At the conclusion of this educational activity, attendees should be able to:

• Understand the clinical implications of genetic studies for global populations and in the setting of anticoagulation therapy.
  
• Discuss state of the art research and its implications related to arrhythmias in multi-ethnic populations.
  
• Discuss key national and international health policy related to CVD prevention.
  
• Highlight the findings of key racial/ethnic disparities papers published in 2011-2012.
  
• Provide up to date clinical data about metabolic disorders in diverse populations.
  

Intended Audience

The target audience for this activity includes physicians, especially cardiovascular specialists, internists, primary care physicians, family practice physicians, researchers, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses and other health care professionals interested in the care of patients with or at risk for cardiovascular disease.

Credit Designation

The Association of Black Cardiologists designates this educational activity for a maximum of 7.5 hours AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure

The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) requires faculty, planners, managers, staff and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of CME activities to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by ABC for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content and appropriateness of patient care recommendations. Faculty disclosures will be provided in activity materials.

ADA Statement

Special Needs: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we seek to make this conference accessible to all. If you have a disability which might require special accommodations, please email >>jtaylor@abcardio.org or call 800-753-9222.




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