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1) UPDATE on PCI Initiative: Reducing Bleeding Events in PCI

Jacob Doll, MD, Interventional Cardiologist, VA Puget Sound Health System and UW Harborview: COAP Management Committee Chair

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this session, participants should be able to:
1. Describe regional progress on reducing bleeding events in PCI over last 3 years.
2. Identify at least two evidence-based practices for reducing bleeding event in PCI.

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2) NEW SURGERY INITIATIVE LAUNCH:  Increasing Rates of Left Atrial Appendage Ligation

Eric Lehr, MD, Cardiac Surgeon, Swedish Cherry Hill; COAP Management Committee Vice Chair

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this session, participants should be able to:
1. Explain the goals of the new COAP regional surgery initiative to increase rates of concomitant left atrial appendage ligation.
2. Identify the primary benefit of concomitantly ligating the left atrial appendage for patients with atrial fibrillation prior to surgery.

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3) IVUS-guided PCI: Working on Workflow

Kate Kearney, MD, Interventional Cardiologist, University of Washington Medical Center

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this session, participants should be able to:
1. Outline a comprehensive strategy for IVUS-guided PCI.
2. Review cathlab workflow to improve efficiency.
3. Identify areas of emphasis for image interpretation.
 

 

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