TCT 2009 - Programme Hightlights.pdf

TCT 2009 Highlights• Scientific Symposia and Practical Workshops (Monday and Tuesday)• Enhanced Focus on Peer-Reviewed Research: Dedicated Oral andPoster Abstract Sessions (Tuesday)• The Coronary and Structural/Endovascular theaters will focus on“How to Treat” (Wednesday – Friday)• A theater dedicated to Challenging Cases (Wednesday – Friday)• Thematic Breakout Sessions (Wednesday – Friday):– Imaging– Technology– ACS/AMI– Pharmacology Forums– Evidence-Based Medicine and Guidelines Theater• Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Learning Sessions (Wednesday)• Advanced Surgical Techniques and PCI for Surgeons Course(Monday - Thursday)• 18 th Annual Cardiovascular Nurse and Technologist Symposium andRCIS Review Course (Monday and Tuesday)• FDA Town Hall Meeting (Thursday)

Call for AbstractsAbstract Submission• The abstract submission process begins on March 16, 2009, at9:00 AM (CDT).• All abstracts must be submitted online. Forinstructions, please visit www.tctconference.com.• Abstracts must be received electronically by May 15, 2009,before 5:00 PM (CDT). If you have any questions, please e-mailabstracts@crf.org or visit www.tctconference.com.• Submission Deadline: May 15, 2009

Call for Abstracts (continued)Abstract Selection and Presentation• Abstracts are presented at dedicated times (with no otherconflicting or apposing educational activities) on Tuesday,September 22, 2009, either as 10-minute oral presentationsfrom 8:00 am-10:00 am or as poster presentation from 10:00am-12:00 pm• Electronic versions of the abstracts are viewable throughout theconvention center for the duration of TCT• Registration fees for abstract presenters are discounted• Registration fees for fellows presenting abstracts are waived(verification of active fellowship status from the program directoris required)• Abstracts accepted for presentation are published anddistributed at TCT in print (published in the American Journal ofCardiology)

Call for CasesPresent your Most Challenging Case at TCT 2009• Physicians from the United States and around the world areinvited to submit their most challenging coronary intervention,endovascular intervention, and structural heart disease cases.• We are looking for interesting clinical situations, uniqueanatomical obstacles, device-specific challenges, managementof complications, etc.Selection Details• All cases are reviewed by the TCT course directors and codirectors.• The most interesting cases will be selected for presentation atthe TCT 2009 scientific sessions.• Physicians whose cases are chosen become Clinical Facultyand their TCT registration fee is waived.Submission Deadline: June 24, 2009

Case Submission Criteria & Specifications• A maximum of two cases may be submitted per physician• The case description must be no more than 30 words and typedin an 11-point font• If submitting two cases, complete a separate submission formfor each case. Submission forms can be downloaded atwww.tctconference.com• The submission form must be complete and received on orbefore June 24, 2009 (no exceptions will be made)• Each case must have only one submitting physician• Each case must be submitted on a CD-ROM in either DICOM orPowerPoint format with linked AVI or MPEG video files(PowerPoint with descriptive text on each slide is preferred)• Notification of application status will be sent on or about July 22,2009• If you have any questions, please contact Sarah McDaniel atsmcdaniel@crf.org or visit www.tctconference.com.

TCT 2009 Registration Incentives• Register before July 10 to receive a $50 discount.• Register at the CRF booth at any of the followingmeetings for a chance to win 5 nights free duringTCT:– Angioplasty Summit– EuroPCR– SOLACI• Nurse members of PCNA and ACC can register forthe Nurse Tech Symposium at a reduced registrationfee of $175.

TCT 2009 RegistrationTCT Week: By July 10 After July 10 TCT for Surgeons -Basic:By July 10 After July 10Physician14501495Physician750795FellowAHP850850895895FellowAHP400400450450Industry Prof.14501495Industry Prof.850895Gov’t OfficialNew Attendee100995100995Gov’t Official100100TCT & Self-Assessment:TCT for Surgeons -Advanced:Physician15501595Physician14501495FellowAHP950950995995FellowAHP850850895895Industry Prof.Gov’t Official15501001595100Industry Prof.Gov’t Official14501001495100New Attendee10951095Cardio Nurse and TechSymposium:FDA Town Hall MeetingONLY:PCNA and ACC CCAMembersAHPIndustry Prof.Gov’t OfficialNew Nurses175350350100250175400400100250PhysicianFellowAHPIndustry Prof.Gov’t Official100100100100100100100100100100