Cardiology Fellows' Presentations (Paul Karagiannis, MD and Maan Malahfji, MD) May 9, 2019

LIVESTREAM RECORDING May 9, 2019 Cardiology Fellows' Presentations: "LVAD Hemodynamics” by Paul Karagiannis, MD "On Creativity in Cardiovascular Medicine: Historical Lessons" by Maan Malahfji, MD Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, Grand Rounds Conference featuring Paul Karagiannis, MD and Maan Malahfji, MD, as they present “LVAD Hemodynamics" and "On Creativity in Cardiovascular Medicine: Historical Lessons". Introductions: Stephen H. Little, MD Speakers: Paul Karagiannis, MD and Maan Malahfji, MD _______________________________________________________________ HOUSTON METHODIST DEBAKEY HEART & VASCULAR CENTER GRAND ROUNDS STATEMENT OF NEED This program is designed, in light of reviewing quality data retrieved from weekly evaluations, to provide physicians, faculty, fellows and residents access to topics in current basic and clinical research to improve patient care. TARGET AUDIENCE The target audience for this activity is: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery Physicians, Fellows, Residents, NPs, PAs, Nurses, Radiologic Technologists, Sonographers and Research Coordinators. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to: • Discuss updates on diagnosis, treatment and management of cardiovascular disease. • Integrate data and available technique in order to reach appropriate treatment decisions. • Describe research models, methods and statistical tools.