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ForwardJose “Pepe” Alvarez Jr., M.D., Memorial Lecture on Vascular Disease: Modern Approaches to Managing Carotid Disease
The management of carotid artery disease is rapidly evolving, with new evidence and advances in therapy reshaping how clinicians approach treatment decisions. Findings from the CREST-2 trial, along with improvements in medical management and revascularization techniques, are redefining the roles of carotid artery stenting and endarterectomy and highlighting the importance of individualized care.
Please join us to hear James F. Meschia, M.D., FAHA, Professor of Neurology and Chair Emeritus at the Mayo Clinic, present Modern Approaches to Managing Carotid Disease. This activity will provide a practical, evidence-based update on carotid therapy and equip clinicians with strategies to apply current data, optimize patient selection and enhance clinical decision-making in everyday practice.
About Jose A. “Pepe” Alvarez, Jr., M.D.
José A. “Pepe” Alvarez, Jr., M.D., a longtime clinical leader of Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute and its distinguished medical director of vascular surgery, died of brain cancer in 2006 at the age of 53. Dr. Alvarez, who was also chief of vascular surgery at Baptist Hospital of Miami, was the first Board-certified vascular surgeon in South Florida and essentially pioneered the development of his specialty in this community. He was an integral part of the development of Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, a respected colleague and cherished friend.
As a tribute to the professional achievements and the memory of Dr. Alvarez, an endowment has been established for the annual José A. "Pepe" Alvarez, Jr., M.D., Memorial Lecture on Vascular Disease. For 20 years, Dr. Alvarez practiced general and vascular surgery at Cedars Hospital and Baptist Hospital of Miami as a member of the Surgical Group of Miami. An active member of the American Board of Surgery with special qualifications in vascular surgery, Dr. Alvarez was past president of both the South Florida Vascular Society and the Florida Society of Vascular Surgery. He was an active member in the Southern Association for Vascular Surgery.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this conference, participants should be better able to:
- Evaluate current evidence, including findings from the CREST-2 trial, in the management of asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis
- Compare the risks, benefits and indications of intensive medical therapy, carotid artery stenting and carotid endarterectomy
- Apply patient-specific factors to guide evidence-based treatment selection for carotid artery disease
Who Should Attend
Cardiologists, Vascular Surgeons, Interventional Radiologists, Interventional Cardiologists, Primary Care Physicians, Podiatrists, Emergency Medicine Physicians, General Internists, Nurses and other interested healthcare providers.
Agenda
| 6:00 p.m. | Welcome Reception |
| 6:30 p.m. | CME Lecture |
| 7:30 p.m. | Adjourn |
Registration and Fees
This conference is offered free of charge.
Faculty
Professor of Neurology Chair Emeritus,
Department of Neurology Mayo Clinic
Jacksonville, Florida
Disclosures And Resolution Of Conflict Of Interest
James F. Meschia, M.D., faculty for this educational activity, has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies* to disclose, and has indicated that the presentation or discussion will not include off-label or unapproved product usage.
The following non-faculty contributors involved in the planning, development and editing/review of the content have relevant financial relationships to disclose with ineligible companies*:
- Barry T. Katzen, M.D. – Advisor for Philips, Gore and Boston Scientific.
- Howard Katzman, M.D. – has nothing to disclose
- Ignacio Rua, M.D., has nothing to disclose.
- Cristina Alvarez has nothing to disclose.
All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.
Others involved in the planning, development and editing/review of the content have no relevant financial relationships to disclose with ineligible companies.*
*Ineligible companies - Companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
Accreditation
Baptist Health South Florida is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Baptist Health has been re-surveyed by the ACCME and awarded Commendation for 6 years as a provider of CME for physicians.
Baptist Health South Florida designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity has been approved for a total of 1 credit hours, CE Broker Course #20-498028, by the Florida Boards of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine and by the Florida Council of Physician Assistants.
This activity has also been approved for 1 credit for Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Pharmacists and Techs and Respiratory Therapists. Baptist Health South Florida CE Broker Provider #50-182.
American Board of Surgery - Maintenance of Certification (MOC) - Accredited CME- Vascular Surgery
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME 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.
Your participation information will be shared with specialty boards through the ACCME's PARS reporting system. Submissions are recorded in approximately 48 hours. You will receive an email when your credits have been processed.
The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) accepts CEs accredited by the ACCME. Individuals are responsible for checking with the AANPCB for further guidelines.
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ claimed by physicians attending live events certified and organized in the United States for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ can be claimed through the agreement on mutual recognition of credits between UEMS and AMA, considered as being equal to the European Continuous Medical Education Credits (ECMEC©) granted by the UEMS. One AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ is equivalent to one (1) hour of European EACCME Credit (ECMEC©). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.
Disclaimer
Baptist Health South Florida presents this CME activity for use by healthcare professionals for educational purposes only. Opinions, perspectives and information presented by the faculty represent their ideas and views, and participants should carefully consider all available scientific data before acting on knowledge gained through this activity. Additionally, participants should consult the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for approved uses prior to prescribing medications or utilizing medical devices discussed in this activity.
While Baptist Health makes reasonable efforts to ensure that accurate information is presented, no warranty, expressed or implied, is offered. Participants should rely on their own clinical judgment, knowledge and experience before applying information acquired to their professional use.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 1.00 General certificate of attendance
- 1.00 Nurse Practitioners
- 1.00 Florida Board of Nursing
- 1.00 Florida Board of Pharmacy
- 1.00 Florida Board of Podiatric Medicine
- 1.00 Florida Board of Respiratory Therapy