Activity Description
This CME-accredited on-demand webinar features a multidisciplinary faculty of experts who discuss the role of WATCHMAN therapy in reducing stroke risk. It offers a comprehensive review of recent clinical data, with a particular focus on the CHAMPION-AF trial presented at the ACC Scientific Sessions 2026. The panel evaluates how new data influence patient care and treatment choices and explores patient selection and clinical decision-making strategies through case reviews.
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Welcome and Introductions |
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WATCHMAN Therapy Review |
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Panel Discussion with Q&A Session
Moderator: Shephal Doshi, MD |
Commercial Support
This activity is supported through an educational grant from:
Boston Scientific
Joint Providership:
MediaSphere Medical, LLC, and Ciné-Med
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Shephal Doshi, MD |
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Tadeo Balderrama, MD |
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Michael Rinaldi, MD |
CME Accreditation
CME Released: 6/9/2026; Valid for credit through 6/9/2027
On-Demand Webinar: Claiming CME Credits and Certificate Fulfillment
Participants in the on-demand webinar can earn credits after watching the video and completing the online credit and evaluation form, which must be submitted within the credit period specified above. After viewing the video, click the Claim Credit button to complete the online credit and evaluation form. Once submitted, you can download or print the certificate.
Live Webinar: Claiming CME Credits and Certificate Fulfillment
CME credits are available for the live webinar by submitting the online credit and evaluation form. Participants must submit the form by June 2, 2027, to earn Continuing Medical Education credit. Once submitted, you can download or print the certificate.
Important Claiming Credit Note: Participants who claim CME credits for live webinar attendance are not eligible to claim credits for on-demand webinars.
Target Audience
This live activity has been developed to meet the educational needs of Electrophysiologists, Cardiologists, Neurologists, Fellows-In-Training, allied healthcare professionals, and other physician groups interested in managing patients with Atrial Fibrillation who are at heightened stroke risk.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this educational activity, participants will be able to:
- Assess the safety and efficacy of stroke risk reduction with LAA closure.
- Examine the latest clinical trial data and evaluate its impact on patient care.
- Evaluate LAA Closure clinical indications and patient considerations.
Accreditation Statement
MediaSphere 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.
Physicians. Each webinar is accredited for a maximum of 1 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 adheres 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 in control of content have indicated that they have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
It is the policy of MediaSphere Medical and Ciné-Med to ensure balance, independent objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its supported educational programs. All faculty members participating in educational activities are required to disclose to the program audience any real of apparent conflicts of interest held within the past 12 months.
MediaSphere Medical and Ciné-Med implement a mechanism to identify and resolve all conflicts of interest prior to delivering the educational activity to learners.
Non-Endorsement Statement
MediaSphere Medical and Ciné-Med verify that sound education principles have been demonstrated in the development of this educational offering as evidenced by the review of its objectives, teaching plan, faculty, and activity evaluation process. MediaSphere Medical and Ciné-Med does not endorse or support the actual opinions or material content as presented by the speaker(s) and/or sponsoring organization.
Faculty Disclosures
Tadeo Balderrama: (Boston Scientific) Educational Faculty
Shephal Doshi: (Boston Scientific) Speaker’s Bureau, Research Grant, Retained Consultant.
(Conformal) Speaker's Bureau, Research Grant, Consultant
Michael Rinaldi: (Boston Scientific) Consultant, Advisory Board, Speaker, Clinical Trials.
(Abbott Vascular) Consultant, Advisory Board, Speaker, Clinical Trials.
Commercial Support
This activity is supported through an educational grant from:
Boston Scientific
Joint Providership:
MediaSphere Medical, LLC, and Ciné-Med