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Peter Munk Cardiac Centre
22nd International Symposium on Adult Congenital Heart Disease - Toronto May 30 to June 2, 2012
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At the completion of the symposium, participants will be able to:
| • | To describe the long-term complications and outcomes in adults with congenital heart disease; |
| • | To recognize congenital heart disease as a chronic disease from childhood into adulthood; |
| • | To estimate the importance of a systematic, multidisciplinary team approach to provide excellent care for adults with congenital heart disease; |
| • | To recognize the need to participate in a network of centres with expertise in congenital heart disease; |
| • | To integrate the important role of advanced nurses/nurse practitioners/cardiac care associates in providing comprehensive care for adults with congenital heart disease; |
| • | To appraise the ignored challenge of end of life/supportive care and to employ the concept of advanced care; |
| • | To formulate a rational approach to the diagnosis and treatment of adults with congenital heart disease; |
| • | To integrate modern treatment strategies for arrhythmias into your practice; |
| • | To assess the risks for pregnancy in women with congenital heart disease; |
| • | To recognize the needs to improve patient care, education and research globally. |
