The Minnesota ACC invites you to attend our A-Fib Journal Club, taking place on Wednesday, May 7th, 2025 from 5:30-8pm at the St. Louis Park Rec Center located at 3700 Monterey Dr, St Louis Park, MN 55416. This event is free to attend, but registration is required.
Agenda:
- 5:30 – 6:00 pm: Networking, dinner
- 6:00 – 8:00 pm: Dinner, Journal Club Content
Moderator: Dr. Amin Rahmatullah
A-Fib Journal Club Topics:
- Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion with Dr. Jay Sengupta
- Pulse Field Ablation with Dr. John Zakaib
- Anti-Coagulations and AFIB with additional presenter Dr. Rehan Karim
The Minnesota ACC invites you to attend A-Fib Journal Club, taking place on Wednesday, May 7th, 2025 from 5:30-8pm at the St. Louis Park Rec Center located at 3700 Monterey Dr, St Louis Park, MN 55416. This event is free to attend, but registration is required.
Moderator: Dr. Amin Rahmatullah
A-Fib Journal Club Topics:
• Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion, Dr. Jay Sengupta
• Option Trial
• Pulse Field Ablation, Dr. John Zakaib
• Anti-coagulations and AFIB, Dr. Rehan Karim
The latest research and advancements in coronary physiology
The Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation® (MHIF) and Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute®, in partnership with CoreAalst®, Optima®, and The American College of Cardiology – Minnesota Chapter®, are pleased to present The Physiology Course. Join us as we explore how to use coronary physiology for the assessment of epicardial coronary artery disease and the coronary microcirculation. This educational opportunity is an in-person experience that includes presentations, debates, discussions, hands-on training, and interactive live cases.
Dates: June 5-6, 2025
Location: MacMillan Center | 2800 10th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Our expert faculty will delve into the latest research and advancements in coronary physiology, including wire-based and wireless approaches, providing valuable insights for cardiovascular professionals and researchers alike to improve patient care. Don’t miss the opportunity to join this inaugural coronary physiology course in the United States and deepen your understanding of the vital role that coronary physiology plays in modern PCI and the assessment of patients with coronary microvascular dysfunction.
Course Directors
- Yader Sandoval, MD, FACC, FSCAI, FESC
- Emmanouil Brilakis, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FESC, FSCAI
- Carlos Collet, MD, PhD
- Bernard De Bruyne, MD, PhD
Faculty
- João Cavalcante, MD, FACC, FASE, FSCCT, FSCMR
- William Fearon, MD
- Nils P. Johnson, MD, MS
- Morton J. Kern, MD
- Claire E. Raphael, MBBS, PhD
- Arnold Seto, MD, MPA
- Nathaniel R. Smilowitz, MD
- Jay Traverse, MD
- R. Jay Widmer, MD, PhD
Fellows in Training, residents and medical students are invited to participate in the 2024 Midwest Cardiovascular Forum Poster Contest. There will be an award for first, second, and third place in each category. Presenters will be judged on the following criteria: originality, scientific content, poster and answer to questions raised by the case. Winners will be announced on-site at the 2024 Midwest Cardiovascular Forum.
Contest Eligibility:
- There are Fellow, Resident, and Medical Student categories in this contest.
- There are two types of entries: Case Studies and Research.
- The research or work submitted must be recent. June 2022-October 2024 is the timeframe for consideration of poster work.
- Conference registration is free to those who have a poster accepted in the competition.
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Join us October 26-27 at the Omni Viking Lakes in Eagan, MN! The annual Midwest Cardiovascular Forum is a 1.5-day conference exploring the latest in cardiology. Sessions include topics for seasoned cardiologists, fellows-in-training, and cardiovascular team members.
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This event is presented in collaboration with the ACC Great Plains and Iowa Chapters.
Dear ACC colleagues,
I hope this message finds you well.
Please consider answering 10 brief questions that aim to assess the current state of literacy regarding value-based care: delivery and contracting (see link below).
The survey results will be a milestone of my capstone project at the University of Minnesota Executive Master of Health Administration program.
I would be grateful for your help; the survey should not take longer than 2-3 minutes of your valued time.
Your support means a lot.
Best regards,
Mario Goessl, MD PhD FACC
Join other Fellows in Training for an in-depth study on Echocardiographic Examinations and Emergencies. This four-part virtual series is led by Dr. Rick Marcus of the Iowa Heart Center. There is no cost to attend this educational series.
Mondays & Wednesdays on Zoom. Join us on July 1, 3, 8 & 10, 2024
Presented by the Iowa and Minnesota Chapters of the American College of Cardiology.
Join us on June 1st at the Omni Viking Lakes Hotel in Eagan, Minnesota.
The Midwest ACC Women in Cardiology (WIC) Symposium aims to share knowledge and best practices with all clinicians who care for female patients to improve the overall cardiovascular health of women. Physicians, Fellows in Training, CV team members and Poster Contest presenters are welcome to register online.
The Minnesota ACC invites you to attend our inaugural Lipid Journal Club, taking place on Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 from 5:30-8pm at Columbia Golf Course Manor located at 3300 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418.
This meeting will place special emphasis on initiating non-statin medications. The presentation will include research supporting use, case studies, and logistics involved in ordering non-statin medications for hyperlipidemia. We invite all physicians and cardiovascular team members including nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and pharmacists.
AGENDA:
5:30 pm Welcome and Connecting
5:45-6:45 pm Journal article reviews: ORION, FOURIER, CLEAR Trials, and EVKEEZA publications with a case study after each article.
6:45-7:00 pm Indications and insurance coverage for non-statin therapy — When the Stars Align
7:00-7:30 pm Getting the medication to the patient – Prior authorizations to Peer-to-Peer reviews, Health Well Grants
7:30-7:45 pm Q&A, Closing
▪ 2 hours of CME are pending approval for AMA Cat. 1, ACPE, ANCC, AAPA, MOC
▪ Food and Beverages provided. Chowgirls catering: Taco bar with vegan options included
▪ Registration is free but required. Register here.
The Midwest Cardiovascular Forum is a 1.5-day conference exploring the latest in cardiology. Sessions include topics for seasoned cardiologists, fellows-in-training, and cardiovascular team members. The 2023 Forum will take place on November 4-5 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Registration rates increase after Wednesday, October 18. Register today to save!
