PRESENTS...

1. Speakers: Mann Chandavimol MD Anson Cheung MD, FRCS(C) Doreen Fofonoff MN, RN, CCN(C) Jiri Frohlich MD, FRCP(C) Gloria Garraway RN Andrew Ignaszewski MD, FRCP(C) Annemarie Kaan MCN, CTNC, RN Sandra Lauck BA, RN Marianne Lesage BScN, RN Martha Mackay MSN, RN, CCN(C), CNCC(C) Cheryl McIlroy BSN, RN Chris Thompson MD, FRCP(C) John Webb MD, FRCP(C) Margot Wilson BSN, RN, CCN(C) Many thanks to Major Sponsors: PRESENTS... Understanding the Evidence: An Education Day for Cardiac Nurses St Paul’s Hospital 1081 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC Friday, June 20, 2003 New Lecture Theatre Level 1 Providence Bldg. St Paul’s Hospital 1081 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC Thanks also to:

2. REGISTRATION FORM AIM To improve nurses’ understanding of the evidence to support current practice in cardiac care. COURSE FORMAT Through a series of presentations based on patient groupings in the fields of cardiology and cardiac surgery, we will guide you through the research evidence that supports current clinical practice. Name: Address: Postal Code: Phone: Fax: Email: Facility: Specialty Heart Function Clinic ICU/Cardiac Surgical ICU CCU Cardiology Cardiac Surgery Other (specify): PROGRAM 0730 - 0800 Coffee and registration 0800 - 0815 Welcome and Introduction 0815 - 0945Acute Coronary Syndromes 1. “Thrombocardiology” 2. Other Therapies 3. Ischemia Monitoring 0945 - 1015 Morning coffee 1015 - 1115 Percutaneous Coronary Interventions 1. PCI vs. Thrombolytic Therapy 2. Direct and Emergency PCI 3. IIb – IIIa inhibitors in PCI 4. Groin Management 1115 - 1200 Heart Failure 1. Heart Failure Therapy 2. BNP/Cardiac Markers 3. Quality of Life 1200 – 1300 Lunch 1300 - 1315 Heart Failure “continued” 4. Ventricular Assist Devices 1315 - 1345 Arrhythmias and Devices 1. Atrial Fibrillation 2. Antiarrhythmics vs. AICDs 3. Biventricular Pacing 1345 - 1445 Cardiac Surgery 1. Off -Pump Surgery 2. Critical Care Issues 3. Anticoagulation of Valves 1445 - 1545 Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction 1545 - 1600 Wrap up 1600 Please join us for a Reception and Networking at the Sheraton Wall Centre Registration Fee - $20.00 Cheques payable to: Cardiac Nursing Conference Fund Return to: Pat Hayes Room B444 St Paul’s Hospital 1081 Burrard St Vancouver BC V6Z 1Y6 Inquiries Phone: Pat Hayes 604-806-9139 Email: phayes@providencehealth.bc.ca Deadline: Friday, June 6, 2003