Journal of Innovation in Cardiac Rhythm Management
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Activity Description
This CME-accredited enduring activity features a discussion among experts on atrial fibrillation management during coronary artery bypass grafting, initially hosted by The International Society of Coronary Surgery (ISCAS) and the International Coronary Congress (ICC). Dr. Gianluca Torregrossa leads a moderated discussion with panelists Dr. Marc Gillinov, Dr. Armin Kiankooy, Dr. John Puskas, and Dr. David Taggart. They explore how to detect AF in the preoperative setting, the best approaches to treating AF, and how to follow up after surgery.

 

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Agenda

Panel Discussion: Atrial Fibrillation Management During CABG
Moderator: Gianluca Torregrossa, MD
Panelists: Marc Gerdisch, MD,Armin Kiankhooy, MD, John Puskas, MD, and David Taggart, MD 
 

Educational grant support provided by:
AtriCure

Joint Providership:
MediaSphere Medical, LLC and Ciné-Med

 

 

Faculty

Moderator

Gianluca Torregrossa MD

Gianluca Torregrossa, MD
Main Line Health - Lankenau Heart Institute - Philadelphia
Wynnewood, PA

Panelists

Marc Gerdisch MD

Marc Gerdisch, MD
Franciscan Health  
Indianapolis, IN
Armin Kiankhooy MD

Armin Kiankhooy, MD
Smidt Heart Institute
Cedars-Sinai Cardiac Surgery at Huntington Health
Pasadena, CA
John Puskas MD

John Puskas, MD
Emory University School of Medicine
Atlanta, GA
David Taggart MD

David Taggart, MD
University of Oxford
Oxford, UK

 

 

Accreditation

Released: 11/15/2025; Valid for credit through 11/15/2027

Certificate Fulfillment
To earn credit successfully, participants must complete the activity online during the valid credit period noted above. To receive CME Credits or Contact Hours, you must receive a minimum score of 70% on the post-test, accessible through the Claim Credit Button. Certificates are issued via email upon successful completion.

Accreditation Designation
The educational activity is designated for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA CATEGORY 1 Credit(s)™ and 1 Contact Hours for Nurses.

Target Audience
This activity has been developed to meet the educational needs of thoracic and cardiothoracic surgeons, associated professionals, and other members of the surgical care team.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this educational activity, participants will be able to:

  • Evaluate strategies to detect AF in the pre-op setting
  • Examine optimal AF treatment approaches.
  • Review AF follow-up post-op.

Accreditation Statement
Jointly Accredited Provider TMMediaSphere Medical and Ciné-Med have planned and implemented this activity to improve patient care. Ciné-Med is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Ciné-Med designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA CATEGORY 1 Credit(s)™.
Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Ciné-Med designates this activity for 1 Contact Hours for Nurses.

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Educational grant support provided by:
AtriCure

Joint Providership:
MediaSphere Medical, LLC and Ciné-Med

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CME/CE Test
  1. Please complete the following CME/CE post-test. Your submission will be reviewed and notification provided shortly regarding certificate fulfillment status. To receive AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, you must receive a minimum score of 70% on the post-test.

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  12. 1) Does Preoperative Atrial Fibrillation Reduce Survival After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting?
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  14. 2) The LAAOS III trial showed that on a background of anticoagulation, surgical left atrial appendage occlusion during cardiac surgery was beneficial.
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  23. Examine optimal AF treatment approaches.
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  24. Review AF follow-up post-op.
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