CME Medical Conferences

Stress ECG Testing

A Seminar for Medical Exercise (Stress) ECG Training
CME Conference Description:

**Please Note that starting in 2011, the title of this course will be re-named as, "Exercise (Stress) ECG Testing" The content of the course will not change.

Delayed diagnosis of cardiovascular disease is one of the most common causes for a malpractice suit for primary care. Your patient population is aging and you need to rule out or manage coronary artery disease on a daily basis. This CME medical conference covers the basics for cardiac ECG exercise (stress) testing (ET), including indications, contraindications, limitations, alternatives, equipment and personnel needs. Whether you have been doing exercise testing for years or are now considering it for your practice, you will benefit from this CME medical conference.

Consider registering for the Stress Testing and ECG Interpretation Value Package.
Consider registering for the Stress Testing and Advanced Stress Testing Value Package.

This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 12 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians.
The Texas Academy of Family Physicians designates this educational activity for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 credits TM.
Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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CME Conference Credits: 12
CME Conference Objectives

·   Understand the epidemiology and presentation of coronary artery disease (CAD).
·   Review the history of ET
·   Define the cardiopulmonary and ECG changes with exercise, normal and abnormal.
·   Review the indications and contraindications for ET
·   Discuss the various protocols for ET.
·   Learn to set up, perform and interpret ETs.
·   Present the guidelines for training and the experience necessary for competence.
·   Review ET cases and alternatives to ET for detecting CAD.
·   Review the components of exercise prescription.
·   Discuss management of CAD
CME Conference Fee: $1150


  Location Dates Discounted Fee
Caesar's Palace
Las Vegas, NV
Instructor(s): Grant Fowler		9/18/2010 – 9/19/2010By Aug 18 2010 then $1050.00
The St. Anthony
San Antonio, TX
Instructor(s): Grant Fowler		11/11/2010 – 11/12/2010By Oct 11 2010 then $1050.00


You may also register by phone, fax or mail

CME Conference Agenda

Breakfast and Registration
7:30am – 8:00am daily

There will also be a 15 minute mid-morning break on days one and two and a 15 minute mid-afternoon break on day one.

Day One
8:00am-Noon
Epidemiology/etiology or coronary artery disease
History of ET
Indications/Contraindications to ET
Parameters followed during ET, physiologic response, protocols,

Noon-1:00pm
Lunch

1:00-5:15pm
Physician responsibilities
Prognosis following ET, limitations of ET
Alternatives for diagnosing CAD

Day Two
8:00am-12:30pm
Case discussion/sample scenarios
Exercise prescription and management of CAD
Obtaining and maintaining competence with ET
Coding and reimbursement
Questions, conclusion

CME Conference Reviews

"Instructor was great - very knowledgeable, great experience, great talking points" - Anonymous, May 2010

"Very interactive.  A lot of reassurance that stress test is valuable and safe." - Anonymous, April 2010

"Dr. Fowlers excellent instructor.  Very informative, received a lot of good information/review of stress testing - excellent course" - Cindo Argo, April 2010

"Experience and background of the speaker very relavant to my situation" - Anonymous, October 2009

"Excellent review of indications and abnormalities" - Anonymous, October 2009

"Great speaker - awesome knowledge level and great teacher " - Anonymous, May 2009

"Dr. Fowler was excellent!  Everything from the basic science review up to the clinical applications. Engaging, evidence-based presentation lots of practical information (billing, implementation, equipment)." - Anonymous, May 2009

"Dr. Fowler is an excellent speaker and very practical.  One of the best courses I have ever taken." - Anonymous 2009

"This is an excellent course with a very knowledgeable speaker.  Wonderful handouts with evidence based and current data.  I look forward to taking another NPI course soon." - Nancy Lao, M.D., December 2008