Saint Francis Healthcare System Heart Hospital presents a Cardiac Care Symposium Friday, November 6, 2026!
Location
Montgomery Bank Conference and Training Center, 526 W. Main Street, Jackson, MO 63755
Remote Onsite Location: Saint Francis Medical Center – St. John of God Conference Room
Agenda
| 8:15 am | Registration / Breakfast / Vendors |
| 8:30 am | Welcome and Opening Prayer |
| 8:45 am | Vascular Imaging Kaitlyn M. Rountree, DO • Gain a working understanding of new structure and oversight of the Vascular ultrasound lab • Recognize the importance of axial imaging in surgical decision-making in the age of modern Vascular Surgery • Apply to personal practice to better suit the imaging needs of their patient populations |
| 9:45 am | Break |
| 10 am | Hypertrophic Finding on Echo: Amyloidosis vs Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy? Daniel J. Lenihan, MD, FACC • Identify the symptoms and demographics of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy • Distinguish diagnostic tools and clinical findings • Outline the current treatment options and the ongoing monitoring |
| 11 am | Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) Harold W. “Bill” Stites III, MD, FACC • Outline the mechanisms of SVT • Discuss expected mechanisms in various patient populations • Describe role of adenosine to evaluate SVT • Recognizing SVT as a cause of wide QRS tachycardia • Treatment Options: antiarrhythmic drugs vs catheter ablation |
| Noon | Lunch |
| 12:30 pm | Right Ventricular (RV) Dysfunction in Hospitalized Patients: Recognition and Management Implications Daniel L. Griffin, DO • Recognize clinical and echocardiographic features of RV dysfunction in hospitalized patients • Distinguish common inpatient causes of RV dysfunction: PE, pulmonary hypertension, left heart disease, lung disease and critical illness • Incorporate RV findings into management decisions involving volume status, vasoactive support, ventilation, and PE risk stratification |
| 1:30 pm | Break |
| 2 pm | Renal Denervation Duc T. Nguyen, DO • Explain the basics of renal denervation • Identify patients who may benefit from the procedure • Describe the screening and referral process • Discuss expected outcomes and safety considerations |
| 3 pm | Produce Prescription Program Janet Anders – Saint Francis Lead Wellness Specialist |
| 3:30 pm | Evaluations and Questions |
| 4 pm | Program Concludes |
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 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
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.
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