Cardiovascular Symposium - 2024

AdventHealth Redmond is hosting a free NWGA Cardiovascular Symposium from 8 am to 4:30 pm on Wed., Sept. 18, at the Forum Rivercenter Ballroom, at 301 Tribune St., Rome, Georgia 30161.

This event will offer health care professionals, including EMS, nurses, and others who work with cardiovascular patients, the opportunity to learn about the latest advancements in heart and stroke care, from emergency response to cutting-edge technology in the operating room.

The one-day event includes breakfast and lunch, and registered nurses will receive six contact hours of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for participation, in partnership with Blue Ridge AHEC. This event is open to any health care professional interested in deepening their understanding of heart and stroke care.

Topics include:

• Left Atrial Appendage Closure: “Watchman” - Dr. Robert Styperek, MD, Electrophysiologist, AdventHealth
• Pre-Hospital Stroke Care – Dr. Laurie Urquhart, DO, Emergency Physician, AdventHealth
• Clot Retrieval in Stroke Patients (LVO) - Dr. Jose Marino, MD, Interventional Neurologist, AdventHealth
• Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair – Dr. Charles Jackson III, MD, Cardiologist, AdventHealth
• Treatment of Pneumothorax – Dr. Ademola Adeseye, MD, Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgeon, AdventHealth
• Pre-Hospital Cardiac Care – Alex Wright, EMT, Assistant Director EMS, AdventHealth

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4:00 PM Closing Remarks