Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute at St. David’s Medical Center to host EP Live 2014

The Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute (TCAI) at St. David’s Medical Center will host EP Live—a two-day, intensive educational meeting targeting practicing electrophysiologists from across the globe, electrophysiology (EP) fellows in training, general cardiologists, cardiac surgeons with an interest in treating complex arrhythmias and primary care physicians. The meeting consists of four sections: atrial fibrillation ablation, ventricular tachycardia ablation, devices and new technologies.

The conference will feature 12 live cases (three per session) broadcast from a premier treating facility focused on current techniques, as well as challenges faced by practicing electrophysiologists. In addition, a panel of recognized experts—featuring the course director, Andrea Natale, M.D., F.H.R.S., F.A.C.C., F.E.S.C., cardiac electrophysiologist and executive medical director of the Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute (TCAI) at St. David’s Medical Center—will provide commentary and discussion.

Physicians will receive 16 American Medical Association (AMA) Physician's Recognition Award (PRA) Category 1 Credits at the conference. For more information or to register, visit TCAIInstitute.com/EPLive2014.aspx or TCAI.com.

WHEN:     February 27 - 28, 2014

WHERE:   Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute (TCAI) at St. David’s Medical Center

                   Conference Center (5th floor)

                   3000 N. IH 35

                  Austin, Texas 78705

Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute

Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute (TCAI) at St. David’s Medical Center is one of the world’s preeminent centers dedicated to the latest treatment advances for correcting abnormal heart rhythms such as Atrial Fibrillation (A Fib). The center is led by Executive Medical Director Andrea Natale, M.D., a world-renowned expert in the field. Natale is at the forefront of advancing treatment for A Fib, leading numerous clinical trials and participating in the development of new technologies and procedures. For more information, please visit TCA Institute.com.

St. David’s Medical Center

St. David’s Medical Center is part of St. David’s HealthCare, one of the largest health systems in Texas, which was recognized in January 2012 as one of the top 15 health systems in the U.S. by Thomson Reuters, a leading provider of information and solutions to improve the cost and quality of healthcare. Founded in 1924, St. David’s Medical Center is a full-service medical center offering comprehensive medical care at three locations—St. David’s Medical Center, located at 919 East 32nd Street in Austin; Heart Hospital of Austin, located at 3801 North Lamar Blvd.; and St. David’s Georgetown Hospital, located in Georgetown at 2000 Scenic Drive. The three campuses offer a full range of medical specialties, as well as many other innovative healthcare services.

St. David’s Medical Center in central Austin includes a 350-bed acute care hospital and a 64-bed rehabilitation hospital providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care. St. David’s Medical Center is also home to NeuroTexas Institute and the internationally renowned Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute. The hospital provides a complete range of women’s services, including its acclaimed maternity unit, maternal-fetal medicine, a high-risk maternal and neonatal transport team, the region’s largest and most sophisticated Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and The Breast Center; a fertility center; complex surgical services; a comprehensive Bariatric Surgery Center; and a 24-hour emergency department.

St. David’s Medical Center was named among the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics (formerly Thomson Reuters) for four consecutive years, from 2010 to 2013. In October 2012, Truven Health Analytics also named St. David’s Medical Center to the list of 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals. The hospital earned a national distinction for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits, in 2012 and 2013. For more information, please visit St Davids.com.