Capital Cardiovascular Conference (C3) 2012

C3 has been specifically designed for physicians who specialize in interventional cardiology, vascular surgery, and interventional radiology, as well as fellows, residents, and other healthcare professionals interested in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants will

-Discuss the natural history, pathophysiology, and treatment options for patients with valvular and structural heart disease
-Apply current therapeutic options for the treatment of femoropopliteal disease and critical limb ischemia to improve quality of life and limb salvage
-Summarize the role of thrombus management in treatment of coronary and peripheral arterial interventional treatment
-Use cardiovascular risk reduction measures and anticoagulant and antiplatelet therapy in patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
-Apply knowledge about the safety and efficacy of drug-eluting stents to clinical practice