Third Annual Houston Aortic Nursing Symposium 2020

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General Information
March 4, 2020
12:00 - 5:00 PM
The Westin Oaks Hotel
5011 Westheimer at Post Oak
Houston, TX 77056
La Vista Room*, 21st Floor
(*formerly called "The Roof")
Agenda & Learning Objectives
2020 Nurse Program Agenda
After attending the symposium, participants should be able to:
  • Explain the fundamentals of new treatment of Type B aortic disease
  • Describe how genetics plays a role in Vascular aortic disease
  • Explain the diagnosis and treatment of Traumatic aortic injury
  • Understand the difference of aortic disease in women
  • Explain cell salvage and its effect on postoperative management of DTAA/TAAA
  • Discuss the management of iliofemoral DVT and how it is changing
  • Discuss the difference between TCAR vs CEA vs Carotid stent
  • Recognize and treat chronic limb ischemia
  • Explain how to diagnosis and treat Arterial Thoracic Outlet syndrome
  • Review the different NOACS and their indications
Registration
Registration for the course is $40 for general attendees and complimentary for Memorial Hermann / UT / Methodist nurses and technicians.  Review the categories below and click the appropriate button to register.
To register for BOTH The Houston Aortic Symposium (March 5-7) AND the 3rd Annual Houston Aortic Nursing Symposium (March 4), use the "General Registration for 2020" button.
To register for ONLY the 3rd Annual Houston Aortic Nursing Symposium (March 4th), click the "Nursing Symposium Registration" button.
Memorial Hermann / UT / Methodist employees can register for both meetings as complimentary attendees.  Please use the "Registration for MH / UT / Methodist" button.
CE Information for Nurses
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP8495 for 4.5 contact hours.

After the symposium, a link to the post-course evaluation will be sent to registrants.  After the evaluation has been completed, attendees will receive a CE certificate for their participation via email within 2 weeks.