Agenda

• Introduction by Moderator: Jerry Estep, MD
• Case Presentation: Andres Carmona Rubio, MD
• Defining Myocarditis: W. H. Wilson Tang, MD
• When to Perform an Endomyocardial Biopsy in the Setting of Myocarditis: Chonyang Albert, MD
• Cardiogenic Shock and Device Support Options to Enhance Myocardial Recovery: Edward Soltesz, MD
• Myocarditis and Treatment Considerations: Randall Starling, MD
• Novel Approaches to Myocardial Injury – update: Paul Cremer, MD
• Myocarditis Pathology and Case Pathology Review: E. Rene Rodriquez, MD
• Case Follow up: Andres Carmona Rubio, MD

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss the pathophysiology of COVID-19–related myocarditis
• Identify device support options to enhance myocardial recovery
• Discuss when to suspect myocardial injury and key considerations

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Target Audience

This online series is designed for physicians, allied health practitioners and students interested in complex cardiovascular and thoracic conditions.

Accreditation Statement

The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Continuing Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Continuing Education designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Participants claiming CME credit from this activity may submit the credit hours to the American Osteopathic Association for Category 2 credit.

CME Disclaimer

The information in this educational activity is provided for general medical education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a physician relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient's medical condition. The viewpoints expressed in this CME activity are those of the authors/faculty. They do not represent an endorsement by The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. In no event will The Cleveland Clinic Foundation be liable for any decision made or action taken in reliance upon the information provided through this CME activity.

Faculty Disclosure

In accordance with the Standards for Commercial Support issued by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Continuing Education requires resolution of all faculty conflicts of interest to ensure CME. The following faculty has indicated they have no relationship which, in the context of their presentation(s), could be perceived as a potential conflict of interest: Chonyang Albert, MD, Paul Cremer, MD, Rene Rodriguez, MD, W. H. Wilson Tang, MD, Randall Starling, MD, Andres E Carmona, MD

The following faculty has indicated that they may have a relationship, which in the context of their presentation(s) could be perceived as a potential conflict of interest: Eric E Roselli, MD, Activity Director: Cook Medical - Teaching and Speaking. Abbott - Teaching and Speaking. Cryolife, Inc. -Consulting. Edwards Lifesciences - Teaching and Speaking. LivaNova, PLC - Consulting, Teaching and Speaking. Medtronic - Consulting. Terumo - Teaching and Speaking. W.L. Gore & Associates – Consulting. Edward Soltesz, MD: Abbott Vascular - Other activities from which remuneration is received or expected: Speak on Abbott heart valves (Trifecta), Teaching and Speaking. Abiomed - Teaching and Speaking. Jerry Dean Estep, MD: Abbott - Consulting, Teaching and Speaking. Medtronic - Membership on advisory committee or review panels.

For further information about this activity, contact Katie Breznai at breznak@ccf.org