Cardiology Grand Rounds: Idiopathic Dilated Cardiomyopathy - New Insights Into Pathogenesis and Treatmen
Einstein/Montefiore Department of Medicine Grand Rounds
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
7:30 AM:
Speaker & Info
George William Dec, JR, MD
Roman W. DeSanctis Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Chief, Division of Cardiology
Massachusetts General Hospital Center
Co-Director, Massachusetts Hospital and Harvard Medical School
Objectives:
- Understand current theories on potential causes for idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy
- Understand the current indications for endomyocardial biopsy and cardiac MRI in the
diagnostic evaluation of dilated cardiomyopathy
- Understand contemporary treatment of idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy, including the role of immunosuppressive therapy
Accreditation: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Albert
Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Host: Division of Cardiology