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Knockout at the Needle
Target Audience:
This activity is designed for emergency medicine physicians, cardiologists, and hospitalists.

Source:
This web cast was recorded at a satellite symposium held on October 9, 2007 during the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) 2007 Annual meeting in Seattle, WA.

Format:
The debate format consisted of four controversial topics in emergency cardiology. Each debate lasted 25 minutes, which included an introduction from the moderator, a presentation from each side, rebuttals, questions directed at each presenter, and then questions from the audience.

For the viewer's convenience, the symposium has been divided into four sections consisting of Rounds 1, 2, 3, and 4. Audio download is available as is a download for iTunes.

Support:
This activity is supported by unrestricted educational grants from The Medicines Company, PDL BioPharma and Scios.

ACEP
Knockout at the Needle

Hot Topics in Emergency Medicine
Total Duration: 18:21

Round 1

Moderator:
W. Frank Peacock IV, MD
Vasoactive Agents in ADHF

Pro: Charles L. Emerman, MD
Con: Alan B. Storrow, MD
Total Duration: 19:11

Round 2

Moderator:
W. Frank Peacock IV, MD
Facilitated PCI: Use of Lytics in the ED

Delayed PCI: Ivan C. Rokos, MD
Lytics: Judd E. Hollander, MD
Total Duration: 19:31

Round 3

Moderator:
W. Frank Peacock IV, MD
ACS Management NSTEMI

Pro DTI: James W. Hoekstra, MD
Pro Factor Xa: Deborah B. Diercks, MD
Total Duration: 32:55

Round 4

Moderator:
W. Frank Peacock IV, MD
BP Control and Stroke

Pro Calcium blockers: Stephen A. Mayer, MD
Con Calcium blockers: Arthur M. Pancioli, MD

Hardware & Software Requirements:
Videos: Any computer capable of running Adobe's Flash Player® version 8 or later, a high-speed internet connection, and any sound card and speakers compatible with the above.

Audio: Any computer capable of downloading an MP3 file from the internet, any device or software capable of playing-back an MP3 file, and/or any sound card and speakers compatible with same.

Podcasts: Any computer with the most recent version of Apple Computer's iTunes® installed & functioning, an active iTunes account, accessible from that computer, as well as any device capable of playing podcasts via iTunes (such as an iPod®, or internal sound card and speakers).