Activity Description
This CME-accredited, on-demand webinar was broadcast live on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Leading experts examine the history and current landscape of left atrial appendage management, along with emerging research. They review the latest data and its clinical implications for patient selection and decision-making, and compare its efficacy with traditional oral anticoagulation therapy.
Agenda
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Access On-Demand Webinar
Claiming Credit:
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Agenda |
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Welcome and Introductions |
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History of Appendage Management from Amputation or Oversew to Endocardial Occlusion to Epicardial Exclusion |
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What the Data Has Taught Us |
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Treatment Options for Patients Resistant or Contraindicated to Oral Anticoagulation |
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Panel Discussion with Q&A Session |
Commercial Support
The activity is supported through an educational grant from AtriCure, Inc.
Joint Providership:
MediaSphere Medical, LLC and Ciné-Med
Faculty
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Faculty |
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James Cox, MD |
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Ibrahim Sultan, MD |
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Richard Whitlock, MD, PhD |
CME Accreditation
On-Demand Webinar: Claiming CME Credits and Certificate Fulfillment
Valid until 10/1/2027
Participants in the on-demand webinar must complete the activity online within the designated credit period to earn Continuing Medical Education credits. After viewing the video, click the Claim Credit button and fill out the online credit and evaluation form. Once submitted, you will be able to download or print your certificate.
Live Webinar: Claiming CME Credits and Certificate Fulfillment
Participants of the live webinar can request Continuing Medical Education Credits after filling out the post-activity evaluation form. A single CME Certificate will be issued electronically reflecting the total credits earned, depending on your participation level.
Important: Claiming Credit Note: Participants who have claimed CME credits through the live webinar are not eligible to also claim credits via the on-demand webinar.
Target Audience
This activity has been developed to meet the educational needs of cardiac and cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiologists, electrophysiologists, neurologists, and other physician groups, as well as allied healthcare professionals.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this educational activity, participants will be able to:
- Evaluate the history, current state, and ongoing research on left atrial appendage management.
- Examine the latest data and their clinical implications to guide patient selection and decision-making strategies
- Assess the efficacy of left atrial appendage management compared with traditional OAC therapy.
Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented by MediaSphere Medical and Ciné-Med 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.
Physicians. This educational activity is accredited for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA CATEGORY 1 Credits™ for Physicians. Nurses and Other Healthcare Professionals. All other healthcare professionals will receive a Certificate of Participation. Consult your professional licensing board for information on the applicability and acceptance of Certificates of Participation for activities designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Disclosure Policy
MediaSphere Medical and Ciné-Med adhere to accreditation requirements concerning industry support of continuing medical education. Speakers are required to openly disclose any limitations of data and/or any discussion of any off-label, experimental, or investigational uses of drugs or devices in their presentations. Speakers will disclose any relationships at the beginning of their presentations.
All MediaSphere Medical and Ciné-Med employees with content-control responsibilities have indicated they have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
It is the policy of MediaSphere Medical and Ciné-Med to promote balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all educational programs it supports. All faculty members involved in educational activities must disclose to the program audience any real or apparent conflicts of interest from the past 12 months.
MediaSphere Medical and Ciné-Med establish a process to identify and resolve all conflicts of interest before delivering the educational activity to learners.
Non-Endorsement Statement
MediaSphere Medical and Ciné-Med confirm that sound educational principles are demonstrated in the development of this educational offering, as shown by the review of its objectives, teaching plan, faculty, and activity evaluation process. MediaSphere Medical and Ciné-Med do not endorse or support the actual opinions or material content as presented by the speaker(s) and/or sponsoring organization.
Commercial Support
The activity is supported through an educational grant from AtriCure, Inc.
Joint Providership:
MediaSphere Medical, LLC and Ciné-Med