DIVISION OF CARDIOLOGY - SUMMARY OF WEEKLY ROUNDS SCHEDULE
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19 to FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2015
Monday, October 19:
8:00-9:00
12:00-1:00
12:00-1:30
Aud B UH &
B2-116 VH
Cardiovascular Grand Rounds Presenter: R. Whitlock
Title of Presentation: Challenging Dogma in AF: LAAOS III trial and SOLAR on the horizon.
Learning Objectives:
OTN Event #
46507325
1. Review current evidence supporting LAA occlusion for stroke prevention.
2. Understand the design of LAAOS III.
3. Review the rationale and design for a stand-alone LAA occlusion trial.
Aud C
B6-115 UH
DOM Therapeutic Session: Aortic Valve Presenter: K. Awan
Adult Congenital Cardiac Surgery Rounds - Videoconference from Toronto
Cases & Learning Objectives:
OTN Event #
39269005
Case 1 – Dr. Hickey Dx: Coarctation repair. Saccular aneurysm at the site of aortic coarctation. To review CT
scan and MRI. Surgical referral.
Case 2 – Dr. Crean Dx: Prior clipping of multiple coronary cameral fistulae. Now presents with large vascular
malformation in the RV. To review echo, cardiac MR, CT, cath and stress nuclear study. Management planning.
Case 3 – Dr. Horlick Dx: Coarctation of the aorta, treated with stenting in 1996/97. Psuedoaneurysm across the
stented segment. To review cath, echo and CT scan. Interventional referral.
Case 4 – Dr. Horlick Dx: 23 year old female born with aortic stenosis and coarctation of the aorta. Repair with
end-end anastomosis and aortic valve repair in 1992. Ross-Konno in 1997. Percutaneous PVR in 2009 for
pulmonary regurg. Extertional chest pain. To review cath, echo, MRI and CP study. Surgical referral.
Case 5 – Dr. Roche Dx: 48 year old female with trisomy 21, post repair of partial AVSD and subsequent left AV
mechanical valve replacement. LV apical aneurysm; unrepaired coarctation of the aorta. Mild hypertension. To
review cath, echo and CT scan. Interventional referral.
Case 6 – Dr. Roche Dx: Metalic mitral valve since 1995. Chronic moderate mitral stenosis. Small
hemodnamically insignificant residual restrictive peri-membranous VSD. Asymptomatic. To review TEE and cath.
Management planning.
Tuesday, October 20:
7:00-8:00
B6-115 UH
OTN Event #
47647925
Complex Revascularization Rounds Presenters: CV Surgeons & Interventional Cardiologists
Faculty Supervisors: D. Nagpal & P. Garg
Case-based presentation and discussion
Learning Objectives:
1. To develop a systematic approach to interpretation of coronary angiograms.
2. To discuss interesting case examples and their management.
3. To apply an evidence-based approach to complex revascularization cases in order to improve outcomes.
12:00-1:00
2:00-5:00
2:00-3:00
Aud C UH
B6-128 UH
B6-128 UH
DOM ECG Session Presenter: EP Fellow
DIDACTIC EDUCATION SESSIONS:
Management of CHF: Pharmacology of digitalis and digoxin toxicity Presenter: B. Al-Sabeq
Faculty Supervisor: S. Lavi
Learning Objectives:
1. Review the mechanism of action of digoxin responsible for its therapeutic effects.
2. Highlight the need for vigilance when prescribing digoxin due to its complex drug interactions and narrow
therapeutic range.
3. Review the diagnosis and management of digoxin toxicity with an emphasis on cardiac manifestations and
indications/dosing of anti-digoxin Fab fragments.
3:00-4:00
B6-128 UH
Management of CHF: Overall strategy: Evidence-based treatment approach
Presenter: U. Manian Faculty Supervisor: L. Bergin
Learning Objectives:
1. Review major trials that have influenced current pharmacological therapy of CHF and go over latest CCS
guidelines.
2. Review trials of device therapy in CHF.
3. Look at future directions of CHF management and current gaps in therapy.
4:00-5:00
B6-128 UH
Nuclear Rounds Presenter: W. Vezina
Wednesday, October 21:
8:00-9:00
12:00-1:00
B6-115 UH
EP Rounds: Device Rounds Presenters: Attendings & Fellows
Learning Objectives:
OTN Event #
47659236
1. To develop a systematic approach to device tracings.
2. To discuss interesting case examples.
3. To review programming features and troubleshooting.
B6-115 UH &
C2-504VH
Adult Congenital Cardiac Teaching Rounds: Videoconference from Toronto
Presenter: Dr. St. Jacques, Dr. Styra and Ms. Bailey
Title of Presentation: Modified Yoga program (MY program) post cardiac surgery.
OTN Event #
46452871
Thursday, October 22:
8:00-9:00
B6-128 UH
Graphics Rounds: Cath Presenter: P. Teefy
Friday, October 23:
8:00-9:00
B6-128 UH
OTN Event #
48169499
EP Tracing Rounds: Case Presentations with ECG and Intra-cardiac tracings
Presenters: Attendings & Fellows
Learning Objectives:
1. To develop a systematic approach to EP tracings.
2. To discuss interesting case examples.
3. To review electrophysiology principles and concepts.
Some of these educational activities/rounds are an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of The Royal
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, approved by the Division of Cardiology Education Committee - Western University.
Supported by unrestricted grants-in-aid provided by:
AstraZeneca Canada (Crestor®, Brilinta (Ticagrelor)), Bayer HealthCare (XARELTO® rivaroxaban tablet), Boehringer Ingelheim (Canada) Ltd. Pradax (Dabigatran), Twynsta
(telmisartan/amlodipine)), Bristol-Myers Squibb Canada & Pfizer Canada Inc., (Eliquis (apixaban)), Medtronic Canada Ltd., Merck (Ezetrol, Olmetec®), Servier Canada Inc.
(Coversyl).