Accreditation

Statement of Need

The purpose of this symposium is to update medical practitioners in the greater Midwest region as well as nationally on the future of cardiac electrophysiology (EP), and on new diagnosis and treatment guidelines in the care and management of patients with arrhythmias, heart failure and other issues impacting the electrical system of the body. Participants will learn about advances in ablation techniques, device management, appropriate use criteria, and survey new developments in guidelines and recommendations. A review of clinical trials that have helped change the clinical practice of EP will also be held. Participants in this symposium will examine the latest trends in Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) treatment options and gain a greater understanding of anticoagulation and stroke prophylaxis.

Target Audience

This activity is designed for physicians, advanced practice nurses, registered nurses and allied health professionals in the fields of electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, interventional radiology, and vascular surgery.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to:

Discuss types of devices used for monitoring and treating arrhythmias.
Demonstrate the use of imaging techniques to improve procedural outcomes.
Apply guideline-endorsed, clinically applicable strategies to help resolve device-related issues.
Summarize clinical trial results that can be applied to improving the safety and efficacy of electrophysiology (EP) procedures.
Explain anticoagulation treatment and stroke prophylaxis options for cardiac patients.
Examine clinical evidence for the latest trends in LAA treatments.

Accreditation & Credit Designation

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Academy for Continued Healthcare Learning (ACHL) and the Kansas City Heart Rhythm Symposium (KCHRS). ACHL is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Academy for Continued Healthcare Learning designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 17273 for 13.0 contact hours.

Partial credit may not be awarded for CBRN credit; participation in the complete activity is required.

Physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurses may participate in this educational activity and earn a certificate of completion as AAPA, AANP, and ANCC accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ through their reciprocity agreements.

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 13.0 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC points.

By providing your ABIM Diplomate number, you consent to have ACHL and/or our educational partners submit your participation in this activity to the ABIM through the ACCME PARS system. ABIM credit will be submitted to PARS on the first day of each month.

To Receive Credit

To receive credit, learners are required to participate in the live activity and complete the evaluation sent via email following the meeting. A certificate will be immediately available upon completion of the evaluation. There is no fee to participate in the activity or for the generation of the certificate. Inquiries may be directed to ACHL at (877) 444-8435, ext. 160.

For those interested in claiming ABIM MOC credit, you are required to receive a passing score on the post-activity assessment, as well as claim credit by February 15, 2026. Additionally, you are required to provide the following:

ABIM diplomate number (6 digits)
Date of birth month and day (mm/dd)
Permission to share identifiable information with ACHL, ACCME and ABIM for credit reporting purposes.

Disclaimer

Guidelines require that learners in CME activities be made aware of all relevant financial relationships affecting the presentation of the faculty member. ACHL ensures that all faculty and staff involved in the planning, development, and implementation of ACHL activities disclose financial relationships held within 24 months and that relevant financial relationships are mitigated before a CME activity occurs. Complete information will be provided to learners prior to the start of the educational activity.

Provided by the Academy for Continued Healthcare Learning (ACHL) in partnership with the Kansas City Heart Rhythm Symposium.