Series Learning Objective(s): 
Assess indications for proper patient selection for TAVR, Mitral valve in valve and MitraClip. 
Discuss best approach, access and valve selection of each patient considered for transcutaneous valve intervention.
Implement evidence-based strategies into clinical practice to improve care of the structural heart patient.

Target Audience:
Cardiac surgeons, interventional cardiologists, echo cardiologists, TAVR nurses and techs, OR nurses and techs, Structural Heart Coordinator, NPs and PA's, TVT registry site manager

Faculty and Planning Committee:
Elizabeth Drury, CME Program Manager
Tariq Bhat, MD Activity Director
Yolanda Bailey, Admin Coordinator
Jeanne Watrous, Activity Coordinator
Elizabeth Puerta-Romero, Activity Coordinator

The faculty and planning committee have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. 
 

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In support of improving patient care, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.


Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 52.00 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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