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Did you know that we are offering an opportunity for you to earn an additional 3 PACE credits beyond lectures and poster sessions at the AAPA 49th Annual Conference: Hot Topics in Pathology? Register for the Workshop Add-On: Examination of the Cardiac Explant, presented by Diane E. Spicer, PA(ASCP)CM – space is limited to 25 registrants max!
This 3-hour workshop will be held on Thursday, Sept. 19, from 2:30 – 5:30 pm, and the cost is $109. You may add this option to any full or daily registration. Alternatively, those who cannot attend the conference may register only for the workshop.
Abstract: Many working on the surgical bench receive cardiac explants, some of which have complex congenital heart disease. These specimens can present in both the pediatric and adult populations, with many of the adult patients having had previous surgical repairs prior to transplant. A basic discussion including the ‘Morphologic Method’ and ‘Sequential Segmental Analysis’ will provide the basics for adequate examination and preservation of these complex congenital cardiac defects. Diagnosis does not have to be hard, with some tips and tricks presented along with some sectioning techniques. Actual cardiac explants will be used, and hands-on time will be provided.
Instruction Level: Intermediate – Refresher course; some basic knowledge required
Learning Objectives: At the end of the presentation, the participant will be able to:
- Develop techniques to recognize the specific morphologic characteristics of each segment of the heart, enabling them to identify abnormal or absent connections.
- Participate in hands-on activities that will facilitate identification of certain anatomic structures, which will aid in proper dissection and diagnostic assessment of these complex specimens.
- Learn sectioning techniques to preserve the complex anatomy of cardiac explants.
Important Continuing Education (CE) Credit Information: The AAPA is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS PACETM Program.
Workshop participants can earn up to 3 General AP Continuing Education credits.
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Be sure to register by Monday, August 26th to receive the best pricing! Full conference and daily registration options are available.
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This year’s host hotel is the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. Conference attendees staying at the host hotel will receive the benefits of the Resort Fee package at no extra charge, including enhanced internet service, usage of beach chairs, pool, and beach towels, beach toy access, bicycle rental, access to WestinWORKOUT Fitness Studio, spinning, yoga, and beachside classes, and more! The room rate of $159/night (single/double occupancy) will end on Friday, August 23, 2024, unless the room block sells out sooner.
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