Conferences and Seminars
Syncope Awareness Day - *Meeting Cancelled*
Saturday June 19th, 2010 - University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan
The Syncope Awareness Day is a program designed for sufferers of syncope, their families and the medical professional to obtain more knowledge about syncope conditions. For the patient; reducing fears and stigma, for the medical professional; advancing understanding and awareness of syncope.
Objectives
Syncope is a condition that affects many patients and is becoming a more prevalent clinical problem encountered in daily practice. Streamlining the work-up of a syncopal patient by utilizing a multidisciplinary approach assists in an accurate diagnosis. Rapidly evolving advances are occurring in basic and clinical research concerning syncope, in our understanding of the mechanisms, in new technology for diagnosis and treatment, and in improved management strategies. Consideration must also be given to the legal ramifications the diagnosis carries. The goal of this course is to present and discuss these recent advances in the management of syncope, focusing on practical implications and applications in daily practice.
By attending this course participants will:
• Learn more about the diagnosis of syncope
• Better understanding of the differential diagnosis of syncope from a neurological standpoint and autonomic dysfuntion
• Learn about other medication options to better manage patients with syncope
• Learn the law regarding syncope and driving restrictions
CMEs:
The Medical Session has been awarded 4 CME Points.
Faculty Attending:
Trudie Lobban MBE
Founder & CEO STARS US
Dr. Blair Grubb, University of Toledo
Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics
Director of Electrophysiology Services
Director of Autonomic Disorders Clinic
University of Toledo
Dr. Brian C. Callaghan, University of Michigan
Clinical Lecturer in Neurology
Department of Internal Medicine
Associate Director, ALS Clinic
Dr. Eric D. Good, University of Michigan
Assistant Professor
Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
Department of Internal Medicine
Beverly L Karabin RN, PhD, CNP, University of Toledo
Nurse Practitioner
Division of Cardiology
Autonomic Disorders Clinic
University of Toledo Medical Center
Dr. Michael Shea , University of Michigan
Professor of Internal Medicine
Department of Internal Medicine Section Head
Cardiology Outpatient Services and Clinical Cardiology
Co-director, Aortic Valve Clinic
Eryn Smith, MS, PA-C, University of Michigan
Department of Internal Medicine
Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
Cardiac Electrophysiology Service
North Central Regional Director for the Association of Physician Assistants in Cardiology
STARS National Syncope Conference
Feb 23rd-25th - 2011
Hilton Oceanfront Resort
Hilton Head Island.
South Carolina