ANA G. MÉNDEZ UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
ANA G. MÉNDEZ HEALTH SYMPOSIA
VICE PRESIDENCY FOR PLANNING, RESEARCH & ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
SECOND EDITION OF THE 7th. ANA G. MÉNDEZ HEALTH SYMPOSIUM ON CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES: INNOVATIONS IN MANAGEMENT & TREATMENT
Co-Sponsored by:
Ana G. Méndez University System & Cleveland Clinic

Cardiovascular diseases are a recurring theme in every clinical setting. The span of secondary effects of these diseases very well includes every organ system. Health practitioners and ancillary staff require in-depth discussions of secondary effects and their ever changing diagnostic and management modalities. TEST.

The management of the patients with cardiovascular pathology has evolved considerably in the past decade. It has become apparent that complex pathophysiologies require combined pharmacotherapeutic strategies.

Our seventh symposium will highlight the advances in research, diagnosis, management and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Topics include management of Coronary Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis, Diabetes Mellitus & Metabolic Syndrome, Erectile Dysfunction Secondary to Cardiovascular Disease, Updates in Peripheral Interventions and Clinical Overview, Innovations in Acute Management & Non-Invasive Diagnostic Tools & Congenital Heart Disease: Current Patient Management and Imaging Techniques among others. The activity is designed for physicians in primary care, family medicine, internal medicine, cardiology, emergenciology, pediatricians, urology, neurology, and all allied health professionals involved in the care of patients with cardiovascular pathology.

This symposium brings together national and local experts to provide a state of the art review of the advances in all types of therapeutic modalities across the spectrum of cardiovascular diseases and a forum in which scientists, researches and clinicians working with cardiovascular anomalies can exchange new data.

The list of speakers ranges from researchers and specialists in academia and a diversity of clinical settings from Puerto Rico and the Cleveland Clinic.

ENDORSEMENTS:

Cleveland Clinic Foundation
“Departamento de Salud de Puerto Rico”
“Colegio de Médicos Cirujanos de Puerto Rico”
“Colegio De Optómetras de PR”
“SíTv”
“American Heart Association”
Academy of Geriatrics
American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
Family Medicine Physicians Association
“Asociación Médica de Puerto Rico”
“Colegio de Médicos Cirujanos de Puerto Rico”
“Colegio de Tecnólogos Médicos”
“Fundación Médica de Educación Continuada”
“Academia de Directores Médicos”
“Sociedad Puertorriqueña de Cardiología”
Asociación Puertorriqueña de Endocrinología y Diabetología
“Life Link”

CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES:

• Update on Cardiovascular Diseases Etiology, Pathophysiology and Treatment Modalities
• Epidemiology & Demographics of Coronary Artery Diseases, Congestive Heart Failure, Peripheral Cardiovascular Pathology & Cardiometabolic Syndromes.
• Learn Pharmacologic and other Treatment modalities for Atherosclerosis Anomalies.
• Learn the Newest Pharmacological Treatment Modalities and Review previously known pharmacologic agents for Cardiovascular Diseases Management.
• Updates in Management of Interventional Cardiology.
• Management of Erectile Dysfunction Secondary to Cardiovascular Pathology.
• Understand the pathophysiological aspects of Cardiometabolic Diseases.
• Identify the clinical manifestations of Congestive Heart Failure.
• Learn the mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of Congestive Heart Failure.
• Understand the underlying relation between Diabetes Mellitus, Metabolic Syndrome and Cardiovascular Diseases.
• Learn the mechanism of action of various pharmacologic agents in the management of
Cardiovascular Diseases in the presence of Diabetes Mellitus & Metabolic Syndrome.
• Review the trigger factors and identify the pathophysiology of Peripheral Cardiovascular Diseases.
• Learn Pharmacologic and other Treatment modalities for Atherosclerosis Anomalies
• Learn & evaluate the newest Imaging Techniques used in Atherosclerosis Disease.
• Recognize impact of hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia and Hypertension in cardiovascular disease.
• Review physiopathological mechanisms of obesity, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hypercholesteremia and the pharmacologic agents available for their treatment.
• Understand the importance of physical activity and weight control in the prevention of metabolic syndrome and diabetes mellitus
• Implement a treatment algorithm for reduction of cardiometabolic risk factors
• Learn and identify the pharmacological treatment options for Diabetes Mellitus Type I and Type II.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

• Physicians: General Medicine Practitioners, Family Medicine Specialists, Internal Medicine Specialists, Cardiologists, Emergenciologists, Endocrinologists, Hepatologists, Anesthesiologists, Physical Therapy Specialists, Oncologists, Dermatologists, Geriatricians, Pediatricians, Neurologists, Pediatricians, Ophthalmologists, Obstetrics and Urology Specialists, among others.
• All physicians invited.
• Allied Health Professionals: Optometrists, Dentists, Psychologists, Pharmacists, Occupational Therapist Assistants, Nutritionists, Pharmacist Assistants, Emergency Medical Technicians, Respiratory Therapists, Radiography Technicians, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Dental Assistants, Physical Therapist Assistants, Medical Technicians and Pharmacologists.
• Clinical Researchers
• Medical Students
• Allied Health Students
• Hospital Administrators
ANTICIPATED NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 350

FACULTY DISCLOSURE

It is the policy of the Ana G. Méndez University System (AGMUS) to ensure fair balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its sponsored programs. All faculty participating in sponsored programs are expected to disclose to the audience any real or
apparent conflict-of-interest related to the content of their presentation, and any discussions of off-label or investigational use of any commercial product or device not yet approved in the United States.

SPECIAL NEEDS

AGMUS fully complies with the legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the rules and regulations there-of. Participants with special needs are requested to contact us at 787-751-0178 ext. 7295 & 7294 no later than seven (15 days prior to the activity).

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Major funding for this activity will be provided by educational grants from: Pfizer, Abbott, among others.

SYMPOSIUM DIRECTOR

Dr. Lydia C. Medina
Vice Presidency for Planning, Research and Academic Affairs
Ana G. Méndez University System

GUEST FACULTY

Gonzalo González-Stawinsky, M.D.
Associate Staff of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Department
Cleveland Clinic, Ohio
Renan Dieppa, M.D.
American Association of Clinical Urologists Member
Private Practice Urologist, PR
Myriam Allende, M.D.
Chair International Committee American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
Chief Endocrinology Section
UPR School of Medicine, PR
Teodoro Mercado, M.D.
Plaza Cardiovascular Clinic Medical Director
Guaynabo, Puerto Rico

ADVISORY BOARD OF THE SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

Dr. Nizar Zein, Medical Director Cleveland Clinic Hepatology & Gastroenterology Department.
Advisory Board President, Ana G. Méndez Health Symposia Scientific Committee.
Dr. Samir Kapadia, Director of Interventional Cardiology Fellowship at Cleveland Clinic.
Dr. Miguel Fiol, Clinician and Professor of the Neurology Unit Minnesota University.
Dr. Eduardo Ibarra, President of the College of Medical Surgeons of Puerto Rico
Attorney Armando Lasa, Private Law Practice & Member of the Board of Directors of Easter Seals International.

SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

Dr. Lydia C. Medina, Administration Director and Scientific Committee President
Member of the Internal Medicine and Preventive Health Program Advisory Committee
Member of the National Association of Continuing Education
Former Director of Medical External Clinics Program
Dr. Jorge Lastra, Neurosurgery Specialist, Manati Medical Center
Member of the Physician‘s Medical Examining Board of Puerto Rico
Tribunal Examinador de Médicos de Puerto Rico” (TEM)
Dr. Esther Torres, Medicine Department Director, “Universidad de Puerto Rico”
School of Medicine
Dr. María Crespo, Professor of “University of Puerto Rico“School of Medicine
Rebecca C. Cherry, Ph.D., Associate Dean, School of Sciences and Technology. UNE/AGMUS
Lourdes Maldonado, Ed.D. Dean School of Health Sciences. UMET/AGMUS
Dr. Angel L. Rivera, Pneumology Specialist .Dean School of Health Sciences. UT/AGMUS
Former Director of the National Institutes of Health, Puerto Rico Chapter
Dr. Carlos Cardona, Internal Medicine Specialist. Director of Internal Medicine and Preventive Health Program AGMUS
Justo Lugo Cáceres, Ph.D. Hospital Administration Specialist & Associate Dean, School of Health Sciences UNE/AGMUS
Dr. Juan Arratia, Executive Director of the Student Research Development Center. AGMUS
Dr. Gladys Bonilla, Consultant of the Student Research Development Center & Professor of UNE/AGMUS.
Zurisadai García, B.A. Office Systems Administration, Ana G. Méndez Health Symposia Secretary
ANA G. MÉNDEZ HEALTH SYMPOSIA CONSULTANTS
Dr. Alicia G. Feliberti, Emergency Medicine Specialist.
President of the Foundation of Continuing Medical Education ACCME Certified.
Association of Medical Surgeons of Puerto Rico, Consultant
“Colegio de Médicos Cirujanos de Puerto Rico”
Mayra Cruz, Assistant Vice President for Marketing & Public Relations AGMUS

ACCREDITATION

This activity has been planned and implemented by Cleveland Clinic & “Sistema Universitario Ana G. Méndez” in accordance with the essentials and standards of the ACCME American Council of Continuing Medical Education, the International Association for Continuing Education and Training, the Physician’s Medical Examining Board of Puerto Rico (“Junta de Licenciamiento y Disciplina Médica “Tribunal Examinador de Médicos (TEM)”, through the “Fundación de Educación Médica Continuada de PR” & the School of Continuing Education of “Universidad del Turabo”, which will provide certification of continuing medical education for all participants.

The “Fundación Medica de Educación Continuada de PR” will accredit all physicians. This symposium has been designated to offer continuing medical education for a maximum of 5 credit hours in category 1 credits towards the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award (PRA), and is certified by the ACCME. Each physician should claim only those hours that he/she participates in this educational activity. The School of Continuing Education of “Universidad Del Turabo” will accredit Allied Health Professionals for a maximum of 5 credit hours. Accreditation as determined by the different approving Boards of the Department of Health of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, The Physician’s Medical Examining Board and will also be determined by the participant’s assistance to the event conferences.