Saint Francis Healthcare System Heart Hospital presents a Cardiac Care Symposium Friday, November 7, 2025! The event will be located at the Montgomery Bank Conference and Training Center, 526 W. Main Street, Jackson, MO 63755.
Topics
- Pulse Field Ablation for Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation – Dr. Christopher Bauer
- FFRangio: A new Paradigm for Coronary Physiology – Dr. Duc Nguyen
- Vascular Surgery: What’s New – Dr. Kaitlyn Rountree
- Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion: An Update – Dr. Steven Joggerst
Agenda
| 8:30am | Registration / Breakfast |
| 9am | Welcome and Opening Prayer |
| 9:15am | Pulse Field Ablation for Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation – Dr. Christopher Bauer Learning Objectives: 1) Identify the benefits of catheter ablation vs drug therapy for treatment of atrial fibrillation. 2) Describe the differences of radiofrequency, cryo and thermal ablations. 3) Describe how pulse field ablation differs from thermal ablation treatment of atrial fibrillation. 4) List potential risks of pulsefield ablation procedures. |
| 10:15am | Break |
| 10:30am | FFRangio – A new Paradigm for Coronary Physiology – Dr. Duc Nguyen Learning Objectives: 1) Describe the steps of FFRangio. 2) Describe how AI technology assists in FFRangio. 3) State how FFRangio can differentiate between focal, mixed and diffuse disease. 4) Describe the type of vessels FFRangio should not be used with. |
| 11:30am | Lunch |
| Noon | Vascular Surgery: What’s New – Dr. Kaitlyn Rountree * Learning Objectives: 1) Articulate management for patients with asymptomatic carotid artery disease. 2) Describe the advantages of Trans-Carotid Arterial Revascularization compared to traditional Carotid Endarterectomy. 3) Describe the different type of Aortic Dissections and respective management. 4) Identify initial and ongoing medical management for Acute Aortic Syndrome. |
| 1pm | Break |
| 1:15pm | Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion: An Update – Dr. Steven Joggerst Learning Objectives: 1) Describe the efficacy of left atrial appendage occlusions vs traditional anticoagulation treatment. 2) Name CMS coverage criteria for left atrial appendage occlusion devices. 3) Describe the patient population that have contraindications to anticoagulation and may be appropriate for let atrial appendage occlusion device. 4) Express common complications to monitor for during and after a left atrial appendage occlusion procedure. |
| 2:15pm | Evaluations and Questions |
| 3pm | Program Concludes |
* Kaitlyn Rountree, DO has disclosed that she is a speaker for Shockwave Medical. There is no program content or discussion that promotes Shockwave Medical. There is no conflict of interest or commercial bias. No further mitigation required.
Please register below. Check-in begins at 8:30 am. Seating is limited.
Questions? Please contact Chest Pain Center Coordinator Areka Miles, BSN, RN at 573-331-3821 or amiles@sfmc.net.
Vendor Disclaimer: Vendors are located in a separate area and may attend the symposium however they are not allowed to enter the educational area to promote any products or services.
The Saint Francis Medical Center is accredited by the Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Saint Francis Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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