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Purpose
At the end of this activity, participants will be able to apply the latest techniques and current research specifically related to adult cardiac surgery, structural heart disease, congenital heart disease, thoracic surgery, and perioperative care; select appropriate surgical procedures and other interventions for their own patients based upon results presented; incorporate the basic science developments and emerging technologies and techniques across the spectrum of cardiothoracic surgery; and, use current practice management necessary for the effective and safe delivery of patient care.
ACCME Accreditation Statement
The American Association for Thoracic Surgery is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement
The American Association for Thoracic Surgery designates this live activity for a maximum of 23.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- Those who also attend the Complex Value Scenarios Symposium may claim an additional 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Disclosure of Financial Relationships
The individuals in control of content for this activity did not have any relevant relationships with ACCME defined ineligible companies to disclose, unless listed here. All relevant relationships were mitigated prior to the start of the activity according to The Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.
Disclosure of Commercial Support
The American Association for Thoracic Surgery received commercial support from the following organizations:
Abbott
Medtronic
Merck & Co. Inc.
Olympus
W.L. Gore & Associates
Boston Scientific
For further information on the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Integrity & Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, please visit www.accme.org.
Maintenance of Certification Recognition Statements
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement 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.
American Board of Surgery (ABS) MOC
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement 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.
American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS) MOC
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirements of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery’s Maintenance of Certification program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to the ACCME for the purpose of granting ABTS credit.