Christine J. Chung, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
University of Washington
Seattle, Washington
Shephal K. Doshi, MD
Executive Director
Heart and Vascular Institute
Providence St. John’s Health Center
Santa Monica, California
Jonathan Hsu, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
UC San Diego
La Jolla, California
Provided by HMP Education, an HMP Global Company.
This activity is designed for implanters of LAAC devices (interventional cardiologists and electrophysiologists) as well as the referral network of Primary Care Physicians, Internal Medicine, General Cardiologists and Cardiothoracic Surgeons.
After participating in this activity, learners should be better able to:
This on-demand webcast is available with synchronized slides and video.
To be eligible for credit, participants must complete the educational activity, complete the 10-question post-test with a score of 70% or better, and complete the evaluation form. Upon completing the activity, there will be instructions on how to complete the evaluation and print a certificate or other documentation of credit.
Original Release: September 19, 2022- September 19, 2023
Release Date: September 19, 2023
Expiration Date: September 19, 2024
Estimated Time to Complete: 1.00 hour
There is no fee associated with this activity.
The activity is best supported via a computer or device with current versions of the following browsers: Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, or Safari. A PDF reader is required for print publications.
In support of improving patient care, HMP Education is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Note: This statement is not an indication of approved credits. Please see below for full accreditation details, including credit types and totals, for this activity.
HMP Education designates this internet enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This continuing nursing education internet enduring activity awards 1.00 contact hour.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #13255 for 1.00 contact hour.
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Program accepts AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
HMP Education has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credits for activities planned in accordance with the AAPA CME Criteria. This internet enduring activity is designated for 1.00 AAPA Category 1 credit. Approval is valid until September 19, 2024. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Best Practices for Left Atrial Appendage Closure: A Data-Driven Webcast taking place from September 19, 2022 to September 19, 2024 has been approved for 1.00 A+ ARRT CE credits by the Association for Vascular and Interventional Radiographers (AVIR). The AVIR is an ARRT Recognized Continuing Education Evaluating Mechanism, (RCEEM).
American Medical Association (AMA) Physicians Recognition Award, Category I CME meets the requirements of the ARDMS Accepted Continuing Education Evaluation Model System (AACEEMS). You may submit your CME credits to ARDMS.
ARDMS Credentials:
This ACCME accredited opportunity meets the Category 1 CEU requirements of the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) credential maintenance acceptance policy. You may submit your CME credits to CCI.
CCI Credentials:
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This continuing medical education activity may include device or medicine brand names for participant clarity purposes only, due to the presence of different branded versions of the same product. No product promotion or recommendation should be inferred.
This activity may contain information about experimental and other uses of drugs or devices that are not currently approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) of the European Union or the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the United States. Participants are strongly encouraged to consult approved product labeling for any drug or device mentioned in this activity before use. The opinions expressed during this activity are the opinions of the respective authors, presenters or moderators and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of HMP Education.
The material presented and related discussions are not intended to be medical advice, and the presentation or discussion of such material is not intended to create and does not establish a provider-patient relationship. Medical advice of any nature should be sought from an individual’s own provider.
The opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and are not attributable to HMP Global or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates. Clinical judgment must guide each professional in weighing the benefits of treatment against the risk of toxicity. Dosages, indications, and methods of use for products referred to in this activity are not necessarily the same as indicated in the package insert for each product, may reflect the clinical experience of the presenters, and may be derived from the professional literature or other clinical sources. Consult complete prescribing information before administering.
HMP Education is an independent provider of continuing medical education. HMP Education has no proprietary or financial interest in medical or healthcare products over which the FDA (USA) or EMA (EU) has regulatory authority.
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Education has been independently peer-reviewed to validate content, mitigate identified conflicts of interest, and ensure:
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
FACULTY
The faculty has reported the following:
Dr. Chung: Consultant - Edwards, Medtronic
Dr. Doshi: Advisory Board/Consulting – Abbott, Boston Scientific, Coherex, Conformal
Dr. Hsu: Equity Interest – Vektor Medical; Prior Speaking/Education – Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Abbott, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Bristol Myers Suibb, Pfizer, Acutus Medical; Research Grant – Biosense-Webster, Biotronik
CLINICAL REVIEWER
J Peter Oettgen MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts
Dr. Oettgen has disclosed no relevant financial relationship with any ineligible company (commercial interest).
PLANNING COMMITTEE
Susie Seaman, NP, MSN, CWCN, CWS (nurse planner)
Wound Clinic, Family Health Centers of San Diego
San Diego, California
Ms. Seaman has disclosed no relevant financial relationship with any ineligible company (commercial interest).
HMP Education planners and staff include Samantha Bella, Samantha Joy, Randy Robbin, Lacey Schmeidler, Krystal, Scharon, Colleen Waters, and Andrea Zimmerman.
No HMP Education planner or staff has disclosed a relevant financial relationship with any ineligible company (commercial interest).
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Supported by an independent educational grant from Boston Scientific.
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