South Piedmont AHEC

16th Annual Dr. J. Lee Garvey, Jr. Chest Pain Network Summit: Advancing Care for the Critically Ill Patient through a Collaborative Approach

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Target Audience

This course is intended for Physicians, Nurses, Physician Assistants and other healthcare professionals.

Description

This program equips healthcare professionals with the latest evidence-based strategies for managing critical cardiac emergencies. Participants will explore key updates from the American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines, assess the role of thrombolytic therapy in undifferentiated cardiac arrest, and review best practices for treating pulmonary embolism with right ventricular dysfunction.

The program also addresses process improvement for STEMI care, focusing on workflow optimization and interdisciplinary collaboration. Additionally, learners will gain practical insights into ventricular assist device (VAD) management in emergency settings, ensuring readiness for complex, high-acuity scenarios.

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For a FULL AGENDA & DETAILS: 16th Annual Dr. J. Lee Garvey, Jr. Chest Pain Network Summit AGENDA & FACULTY.

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Advocate Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Designation Statement(s)
American Medical Association (AMA)
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA)
Advocate Health has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 4.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Board Recognition Statement
American Board of Surgery (ABS)
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.

Disclosure
Faculty disclosures are being reviewed and will be presented to the audience in advance of the program.

ADA Statement
If you need any auxiliary aids or services identified in the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to attend this conference, please contact Gina Barnard by email patricia.mclellan@advocatehealth.org.

Webinar information & Test Page
The webinar will be broadcast with Zoom. Instructions to join the Live Webinar will be emailed prior to the event. You can test your computer by going to the Zoom Test Page

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Objectives

  • Apply the latest evidence-based guidelines to the care of critically ill cardiac patients.
  • Analyze and discuss complex cardiac cases in an interprofessional setting.
  • Collaborate effectively with team members from different disciplines to optimize patient outcomes.
  • Identify and address barriers to timely diagnosis and treatment in cardiac emergencies
  • Implement process improvement strategies for STEMI, PE, and VAD care pathways.
  • Utilize supplemental learning materials and resources to support ongoing professional development.
  • Reflect on personal practice and set actionable goals for continuous quality improvement.

Sessions

Status
Open
Presenter(s)
Matthew Aronson MD, Matthew Astin MD, MPH, Glen Fandetti MD, FACC, Alan Heffner MD, Joshua Robertson MD, Daniel Troha MD
Date(s)
Mar 6, 2026
Time
8:00 AM - 12:35 PM Eastern Time
Check-In Time
8:00 AM
Credit
4.00 - AAPA
4.00 - AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
4.00 - Contact Hours
4.00 - Nursing Contact Hours
4.00 - American Board of Surgery - Accredited CME
Location
Live Webinar
Room
Zoom

77040Open 16th Annual Dr. J. Lee Garvey, Jr. Chest Pain Network Summit: Advancing Care for the Critically Ill Patient through a Collaborative Approach image


Mar 6, 2026
8:00 AM - 12:35 PM Eastern Time
Live Webinar
Zoom
Patricia McLellan BSN, RN
704-512-6523

Fees


$0.00
No fee for participants. Registration is required.

Credits


4.00
AAPA
4.00
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
4.00
Contact Hours
4.00
Nursing Contact Hours
4.00
American Board of Surgery - Accredited CME