Please scroll down for instructions on how to claim your credits.

Maximum Conference CE Credits: 23.5 CE

• Wednesday (9/12): 8.0 CE
• Thursday (9/13): 6.75 CE
• Friday (9/14): 5.25 CE
• Saturday (9/15): 3.5 CE

CEs Offered to 33rd AACVPR Annual Meeting Attendees

AACVPR CE Credit
The American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation will offer a maximum of 23.5 CE credits for the 32nd AACVPR Annual Meeting.

Physicians Category 1 CME 
Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 23.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

• AAPA accepts AMA category 1 credit for the PRA from organizations accredited by ACCME.

Nurse CE Credit
Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education designates this activity for 23.5 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

• Nurses licensed in Iowa and California: This activity was planned and developed in accordance with the continuing education standards of the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The Iowa Board of Nursing and the California Board of Nursing will honor ANCC continuing education credits for face-to-face programs held outside Iowa and California, or for ANCC-approved online recorded courses taken in a self-study format.

Respiratory Therapist CE Credit
An application has been made for a total of 23.5 Continuing Respiratory Education (CRCE) system of the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) for the 33rd AACVPR Annual Meeting.

Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) CE Credit
This program has been approved for 23.5 CPE Level 3 CPEU CE Credit Hours through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

Physical and Occupational Therapy CE Credit
This program meets the criteria of an approved continuing education program relevant to the practice of physical and occupational therapy. Each professional is responsible for their own certification through an approved agency within their State. Attendees may claim a maximum of 23.5 CE credit hours for this program.

Claiming Your 33rd AACVPR Annual Meeting CEs

Physician and Nursing CE Credit: following the conclusion of the Annual Meeting on Saturday, September 15, AACVPR will provide a link to the HSCE website to evaluate the Annual Meeting courses and collect your continuing education certificates. All evaluations should be completed by Friday, October 26. Upon completion of the evaluation, you will be automatically directed to a page to complete and print your continuing education certificate. Click here to complete the HSCE evaluation and claim certificate. 

AACVPR CE Credit: following the conclusion of the Annual Meeting on Saturday, September 15, AACVPR will provide a link to the HSCE website to collect your continuing education credits. All evaluations should be completed by Friday, October 26. Upon completion of the evaluation, you will be automatically directed to a page to complete and print your continuing education certificate. This HSCE certificate will be honored for your AACVPR CE credit. Click here to complete the evaluation and claim certificate. 

Respiratory Therapist CE Credit: This program has been approved for 23.5 contact hours Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care. The Continuing Respiratory Education (CRCE) system of the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) grants approval for the 33rd AACVPR Annual Meeting for a maximum of 23.5 CRCE credit(s). Attendees should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Following the conclusion of the Annual Meeting on Saturday, September 15, attendees may submit their completed copy of your CE worksheet to education@aacvpr.org in order to claim your CRCEs from the AARC. You will receive a PDF copy of your continuing education certificate within five (5) business days of submitting your completed worksheet. Please submit all completed worksheets no later than Friday, October 26. Click here to download the AARC CE worksheet. 

Dietician CE Credits: following the conclusion of the Annual Meeting on Saturday, September 15, attendees may submit their completed copy of your CE worksheet to education@aacvpr.org in order to claim your Level 3 CPEU CE credits from the CDR. You will receive a PDF copy of your continuing education certificate within five (5) business days of submitting your completed worksheet. Please submit all completed worksheets no later than Friday, October 26. Click here to download the CDR CE worksheet.

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education (HSCE) and American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education (HSCE) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

33rd Annual Meeting Scientific Abstract and Poster Presentations

Scientific Oral Abstract Presentations

• Thursday, September 13 | 10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
• Friday, September 14 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 

Beginning Investigator Award Presentations

• Thursday, September 13, 2018 | 1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Moderated Scientific Poster Presentations

• Friday, September 14 | 9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
• Friday, September 14 | 2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Scientific Poster Presentations

• Friday, September 14 | 9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
• Friday, September 14 | 2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Please note: Authors with bolded names will be presenting the abstract at the Annual Meeting. 

Scientific Oral Abstract Presentations

 

Abstract ID: S101

Title: Changes in Oxygen Uptake in Male Cardiac Rehabilitation Patients as Measured by a Self-Paced Cycle Ergometer Test: The King 6 Minute Cycle Test

Authors: Carl N. King, EdD, MAACVPR. 
Institution: Cardiovascular Consulting, Hickory, NC, USA.

 

Abstract ID: S102
Title: Cardiac Rehabilitation Quality: Variation by Region and Country Income Classification?
Authors: Sherry L. Grace, PhD¹, Ella Pesah, BSc¹, Marta Supervia, MD², Karam1 Turk-Adawi, PhD³, Birna Bjarnason, MD⁴, Thomas Draper, MBA, FAACVPR⁵, Randal J. Thomas, MD, MS, MAACVPR, FACC, FAHA⁶, Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, MD⁶. 
Institution: 1. York University, Toronto, ON, Canada. 2. Gregorio Marañón General University Hospital, Madrid, Spain. 3. Qatar University, Doha, Qatar. 4. Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln, Köln, Germany. 5. Sanger Heart and Vascular Institute, Charlotte, NC, USA. 6. Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.

Abstract ID: S103
Title: Mortality Rates Among Veterans Participating in VA vs. Non-VA Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs
Authors: Nirupama Krishnamurthi, MBBS, MPH, David W. Schopfer, MD, MAS, Hui Shen, MS, Mary A. Whooley, MD. 
Institution: San Francisco VA Medical Center, San Francisco, CA, USA.

Abstract ID: S104
Title: Impact of a Home-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation Program on Participation
Authors: David W. Schopfer, MD MAS¹, Daniel E. Forman, MD², Kelly Allsup, BS², Nirupama Krishnamurthi, MBBS MPH¹, Claire S. Duvernoy, MD³, Mary A. Whooley, MD¹. 
Institution: 1. University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA. 2. University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA. 3. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.

Abstract ID: S105
Title: Discordance Between Change in Estimated MET During Supervised Exercise Training and Change in Peak Oxygen Uptake.
Authors: Robert Berry, MS, ACSM-RCEP, FAACVPR, Steven J. Keteyian, PhD, FACSM, FAACVPR, Matthew A. Saval, MS, ACSM-RCEP, Clinton A. Brawner, PhD, ACSM-RCEP, FACSM. 
Institution: Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI, USA.

Abstract ID: S106

Title: What Does the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Risk Stratification Classification Predict?

Authors: Quinn Pack, MD, MSc, Michel Farah, MD, Heidi Szalai, MS. 
Institution: Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA, USA.

 

Abstract ID: S107

Title: Weight Loss Goal Setting in Cardiac Rehabilitation

Authors: Patrick Savage, MS, Kaitlyn Vennard, MD, Philip A. Ades, MD, MAACVPR. 
Institution: University of Vermont Medical Center, South Burlington, VT, USA.

 

Abstract ID: S108
Title: Risk Stratification for Non-Adherence in Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Simple Tool
Authors: Quinn Pack, MD, MSc, Paul Visintainer, PhD, Michel Farah, MD, Grace LaValley, DNP, Heidi Szalai, MS, Peter K. Lindenauer, MD, MSc. 
Institution: Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA, USA.

Abstract ID: S109
Title: Cardiac Rehabilitation Participation and Mortality After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention at Veterans Affairs Facilities
Authors: Alexis L. Beatty, MD, MAS¹, Jacob A. Doll, MD¹, David W. Schopfer, MD, MAS², Charles Maynard, PhD¹, Meg E. Plomondon, PhD³, Hui Shen, MS², Mary A. Whooley, MD². 
Institution: 1. VA Puget Sound / University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA.2. San Francisco VA Medical Center / UCSF, San Francisco, CA, USA. 3. VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System, Denver, CO, USA.

Beginning Investigator Award Presentations

Abstract ID: S110

Title: Comparison of Cardiac Rehabilitation Outcomes Between Patients after Transcatheter Versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement

Authors: Hafiz M. Imran, MD^1,2, Muhammad Baig, MD^1,3, Marjan Mujib, MD^1,2, Jared Christiansen, MD^1,2, Arlene Gaw, RN⁴, Loren Stabile, MBA⁴, Nishat Shah, MD^1,2, Paul Gordon, MD^1,3, Wen-Chih Wu, MD^1,2. 
Institution: 1. Brown University, Providence, RI, USA. 2. Providence Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Providence, RI, USA. 3. The Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI, USA. 4. Center for Cardiac Fitness, Providence, RI, USA.

 

Abstract ID: S111
Title: Comparison of the Activity Load Recommended by Traditional Sternal Precaution Guidelines with the Force Sternotomy Patients Endure when Opening a Fire-rated Steel Door While Practicing the “Keep Your Move in the Tube” Philosophy
Authors: Sanjay Shrestha, BS¹, Jenny Adams, PhD², Annette Jacobs, BSN-RN¹, Katelyn Brown, BS EP CCRP², Tiffany Sissom, BS¹, Josh Medders, BS AEP¹. 
Institution: 1. Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Fort Worth, Fort Worth, TX, USA. 2. Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Dallas, Dallas, TX, USA.

Abstract ID: S112

Title: Rehabilitation of a Broken Heart: Utilization of Cardiac Rehabilitation in Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy

Authors: Kyle Gobeil, DO, MSc, Fotis Katsikeris, MD, Heidi Szalai, MS, Peter St. Marie, MS, Quinn Pack, MD, MSc. 
Institution: Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA, USA.

 

Abstract ID: S113
Title: Predictors of Change in Quality of Life After Cardiac Rehabilitation
Authors: Simone A. Bailey, MBBS, Jose R. Medina-Inojosa, MD, MS, Thomas P. Olson, MS, PhD.
Institution: Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.

Abstract ID: S114

Title: Sex Differences in the Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome Across Fat Mass Index Categories in Patients Newly Enrolled in Early Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation

Authors: Amanda R. Bonikowske, PhD, Katlyn E. Koepp Borlaug, BS, Jose R. Medina Inojosa, MD, MSc, Ray W. Squires, PhD, Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, MD, MSc, Thomas P. Olson, MS, PhD. 
Institution: Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.

 

Abstract ID: S115
Title: Network Meta-Analysis of Various Interventions on Pain Relief in Older adults with osteoarthritis
Authors: Qi Zhang, MSN, RN^1,2, Lufei Young, PhD, RN¹. 
Institution: 1. College of Nursing, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA. 2. School of Nursing, Jilin University, Changchun, China.

Moderated Scientific Poster Presentations

Abstract ID: S116

Title: Effect of Home-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation Program on Exercise Capacity

Authors: Kariann R. Drwal, MS, CCRP, RCEP, ATC/LAT¹, Bonnie Wakefield, RN, PhD¹, Sara Grover, MS Ed¹, Yunshu Zhou, MS^1,2, Jason Drwal, PhD¹, Ramzi El Accaoui, MD^1,3. 
Institution: 1. Iowa City VA Health Care System, Iowa City, IA, USA. 2. Institute for Clinical and Translational Science, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA. 3. University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics, Iowa City, IA, USA.

 

Abstract ID: S117

Title: Performance Measures and Outcomes in Cardiac Rehabilitation
Authors: Jason Rengo, MSc, CCRP, FAACVPR, Patrick Savage, MSc, FAACVPR, Philip A. Ades, MD, MAACVPR. 
Institution: University of Vermont Medical Center, South Burlington, VT, USA.

  

Abstract ID: S118
Title: Promoting Physical Activity Among Rural-Dwelling Adults with Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators: Implications for Patient Education and Cardiac Rehabilitation
Authors: Stephanie Turrise, PhD/RN, BC, APRN, CNE¹, Brandi Crowe, PhD/LRT/CRTS², R. Susan Crawford, PhD/RN³, Lisa Sprod, PhD, MPH¹. 
Institution: 1. University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, NC, USA. 2. Clemson University, Clemson, SC, USA. 3. Analytics 4 Life, Research Triangle Park, NC, USA.

Abstract ID: S119
Title: Prescribing High-Intensity Aerobic Interval Training in Early Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation Using Ratings of Perceived Exertion
Authors: Yaoshan Dun, MD^1,2, Erik H. Van Iterson, PhD¹, Mary C. MacGillivray, MS¹, Benjamin S. Simmons, BS¹, Eric J. Bruhn, MS¹, Ray W. Squires, PhD¹, Thomas P. Olson, PhD¹. 
Institution: 1. Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA. 2. Xiangya Hospital Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.

Abstract ID: S120

Title: Breaks in Sedentary Time in Cardiac Rehabilitation Participants

Authors: Ailar Ramadi, PhD, Robert Haennel, PhD. 
Institution: University of Alberta, EDMONTON, AB, Canada.

Abstract ID: S121

Title: Women's Participation in Stress Management Randomized Controlled Trials for Chronic Heart Failures in Patients

Authors: Lori AJ Scott-Sheldon, PhD^1,2, Emily C. Gathright, PhD^1,2, Elena Salmoirago-Blotcher, MD, PhD^1,2. 
Institution: ¹Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine, The Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI, USA, ² Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA.  

 

Abstract ID: S122
Title: Association Between Diabetes, Cardiorespiratory Fitness, and Health Care Costs: The Veterans Exercise Testing Study
Authors: Jonathan Myers, PhD^1,2, Christina Grune de Souza e Silva, PhD³, Shirit Kamil-Rosenberg, EdD¹, Holly Fonda, MS¹, Khin Chan, MD¹, Peter Kokkinos, PhD⁴. 
Institution: 1. VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA, USA. 2. Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA. 3. Heart Institute Edson Saad, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 4. Washington DC VA Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA.

Abstract ID: S123
Title: Impact of a Home-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation Program on Functional Status
Authors: David W. Schopfer, MD MAS¹, Mary A. Whooley, MD¹, Kelly Allsup, BS², Claire S. Duvernoy, MD³, Daniel E. Forman, MD². 
Institution: 1. University of California San Francisco, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, USA. 2. University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA. 3 University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.

Abstract ID: S124

Title: Impact of New Guidelines on Blood Pressure Control Rates in Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation

Authors: Michael McNamara, MS, FAACVPR, Carrie Oser, MPH, Crystelle Fogle, MS, MBA, RD. 
Institution: Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Helena, MT, USA.

 

Scientific Posters

Abstract ID: S125

Title: Improving Cardiac Rehabilitation Services among International Arabic Patients

Authors: Shawn Leth, M.Ed., Melissa Bowman, CEP, Stephen De Boer, RDN, LD, Kristen Frie, RDN, LD, Carrie Griebenow, RN, Haider Rabeea, International Patient Coordinator, Karen Salz, RN, Tara Schmidt, RDN, LD, Anne Wolter, CEP. 
Institution: Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.

 

Abstract ID: S126

Title: Outcome of Dietary Behavioral Changes in Phase II Cardiac Rehabilitation

Authors: Allison B. Haverkate, BS, CCRP¹, Teresa M. Corbisiero, MBA, BSN, RN-BC, FAACVPR¹, Nathan J. Boehlke, MS, RCEP¹, Jillian N. Turek, MS, CCRP¹, Caitlin M. Stackpool, MS, RCEP¹, Mary S. Meyers, MS, EMT-P², Cynthia A. Oster, PhD, RN, APRN, MBA, ACNS-BC, ANP, FAAN¹. 
Institution: 1. Porter Adventist Hospital/Centura Health, Denver, CO, USA. 2. Centura Health Prehospital Emergency Services/Centura Health, Denver, CO, USA.

 

Abstract ID: S127

Title: Association of Angiotensin Modulators with the Course of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Authors: Michael Kreuter, MD¹, Lutz Frankenstein, MD², David J. Lederer, MD³, Maria Molina-Molina, MD,PhD⁴, Imre Noth, MD⁵, Claudia Valenzuela, MD⁶, Klaus-Uwe Kirchgaessler, MD⁷, Derek Weycker, PhD⁸, Edward T. Mannix, PhD⁹, Vincent Cottin, MD,PhD¹⁰. 
Institution: 1. Center for Interstitial and Rare Lung Disease, Pneumology and Respiratory Critical Care Medicine, Thoraxklinik, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany. 2. Department of Cardiology, Angiology, Pulmonology, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany. 3. Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, USA. 4. University Hospital of Bellvitge, Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain. 5. Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care, Department of Medicine, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA. 6. Pulmonology Department, Hospital Universitario de la Princesa, Madrid, Spain. 7. F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd., Basel, Switzerland. 8. Policy Analysis Inc. (PAI), Brookline, MA, USA. 9. Genentech, Inc., San Francisco, CA, USA. 10. Department of Respiratory Medicine, Reference Center for Rare Pulmonary Diseases, Louis Pradel Hospital, Claude Bernard University Lyon 1, Lyon, France

Abstract ID: S129
Title: State Anxiety in Sternotomy versus Non-Sternotomy Patients in the Outpatient Cardiac Rehab Setting

Authors: Katelyn Brown, BS, EP CCRP, Jenny Spinks, BSN, RN, Tiffany Shock, BS, ACSM-CEP, CCRP. 
Institution: Baylor Heart and Vascular Hospital, Dallas, TX, USA.

 

Abstract ID: S130

Title: Reliability of the Tango Exercise Blood Pressure Device with Novice Clinicians

Authors: John F. Greany, PhD, PT, CCRP, FAACVPR. 
Institution: University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, La Crosse, WI, USA.

 

Abstract ID: S131

Title: The Value of the Basic Mobility “6-clicks” AM-PAC to Prevent Duplication of Services within the Inpatient Multidisciplinary Cardiopulmonary Team

Authors: Caitlin Blaha, MS, Katy Blessing, DPT, Ryan Vetter, MS-OTR/L. 
Institution: Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, PA, USA.

 

Abstract ID: S132
Title: Safety and Outcomes of cardiac rehabilitation for patients with spontaneous coronary artery dissection
Authors: Arlene Gaw, BSN, MS, CCRP¹, Hafiz Imran, MD, Cardiac fellow², Loren Stabile, MS, Program Manager¹, Wen-Chih Wu, MD, Cardiac Rehab Medical Director³. 
Institution: 1. The Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI, USA. 2. Providence Veterans Medical Center, Providence, RI, USA. 3. The Miriam Hospital and Providence Veterans Medical Center, Providence, RI, USA.

Abstract ID: S133

Title: Benefits of Inpatient Rehabilitation Services for Patients Pre-Lung Transplant and Post-Lung Transplant

Authors: Demetra Dooros, MS, OTR/L, MPH, Sarina Brady, MA, OTR/L, Dina D'Ambrosio, RRT, BS. 
Institution: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Tinton Falls, Tinton Falls, NJ, USA.

 

Abstract ID: S134

Title: Veterans’ Completion Rates and Satisfaction in a Home-based Cardiac Rehabilitation Program

Authors: Kariann R. Drwal, MS, CCRP, RCEP, ATC/LAT¹, Sara Grover, MS Ed¹, Bonnie Wakefield, RN, PhD², Yunshu Zhou, MS³, Jason Drwal, PhD¹, Ramzi El Accaoui, MD^1,4. 
Institution: 1. Iowa City VA Health Care System, Iowa City, IA, USA. 2. Iowa City VA Health Care System, Iowa CIty, IA, USA. 3. Iowa City VA Health Care System, North Liberty, IA, USA. 4. University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics, Iowa City, IA, USA.

 

Abstract ID: S135

Title: Effect of Implementing a Home-based Cardiac Rehabilitation Program on Utilization

Authors: Kariann R. Drwal, MS, CCRP, RCEP, ATC/LAT¹, Bonnie Wakefield, RN, PhD¹, Sara Grover, MS Ed¹, Yunshu Zhou, MS^1,2, Jason Drwal, PhD¹, Ramzi El Accaoui, MD^1,3. 
Institution: 1. Iowa City VA Health Care System, Iowa City, IA, USA. 2. Institute of Clinical and Translational Science, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA. 3. University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, IA, USA.

 

Abstract ID: S136

Title: Increasing Cardiac Rehabilitation Participation through a Distance Referral Program

Authors: Joseph Bryant, BS, ACSM-CEP, Andrew Barber, BS, Christopher Graves, BA, David Weinstein, BS, Patrick Walden, MBA, ACSM-CEP, Eva Kline-Rogers, MS, Melvyn Rubenfire, MD. 
Institution: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.

 

Abstract ID: S137

Title: Reported Psychosocial Status Following a 12-week Home-based Cardiac Rehabilitation Program

Authors: Sara Grover, MS Ed¹, Kariann Drwal, MS, CCRP, RCEP, ATC/LAT¹, Bonnie Wakefield, RN, PhD¹, Yunshu Zhou, MS^1,2, Ramzi El Accaoui, MD^1,3. 
Institution: 1. Iowa City VA Health Care System, Iowa City, IA, USA. 2. Institute for Clinical and Translational Science, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA. 3. University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, USA.

 

Abstract ID: S138
Title: The Effect of Home-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation Program on Change in Body Mass Index
Authors: Sara Grover, MS Ed¹, Kariann Drwal, MS, CCRP, RCEP, ATC/LAT¹, Bonnie Wakefield, RN, PhD¹, Yunshu Zhou, MS^1,2, Ramzi El Accaoui, MD^1,3. 
Institution: 1. Iowa City VA Health Care System, Iowa City, IA, USA. 2. Institute for Clinical and Translational Science, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA. 3. University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, USA.

Abstract ID: S139
Title: Predictors of cardiac rehabilitation initiation among rural heart failure patients
Authors: Alan M. Beck, PhD^1,2. 
Institution: 1. Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA. 2. Southern Illinois Healthcare, Carbondale, IL, USA.

Abstract ID: S140
Title: Early Cardiac Rehab to Reduce Heart Failure Readmissions
Authors: Renee Gerow, MSN, RN¹, Nancy Altice, DNP, RN, CCNS, ACNS-BC². 
Institution: 1. Carilion New River Valley Medical Center, Christiansburg, VA, USA. 2. Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, VA, USA.

Abstract ID: S141

Title: Related factors to adherence to a phase II cardiac rehabilitation program in ischemic heart disease patients

Authors: Claudia P. Marin, Dr^1,2, Juan M. Sarmiento, Dr.^3,4, Alberto Lineros, Dr.¹, Fabian Cortes, Ns³, Carolina Sanchez, Ft³. 
Institution: 1. Universidad El Bosque, Bogota DC, Colombia. 2. IPS Servicios en Salud Suramericana, Medellin, Colombia. 3. Fundacion Clinica Shaio, Bogota DC, Colombia. 4. Universidad El Bosque, Bogota, Colombia.

 

Abstract ID: S143

Title: Impact of a cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program in Two patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension at 2640 m

Authors: Marco A. Alvarez, MD¹, Juan M. Sarmiento, MD^2,1, Ruben Dueñas, MD², Alberto Lineros-Montañez, MD¹, Oscar Ortiz, MD¹. 
Institution: 1. Universidad El Bosque, Bogota DC, Colombia. 2. Fundacion Clinica Shaio, Bogota DC, Colombia.

 

Abstract ID: S144
Title: Comparison of two new submaximal treadmill protocols to the six-minute walk test in a cardiac rehabilitation program with implications toward exercise prescription.
Authors: Gregory B. Dwyer, PhD, FACSM¹, David Martens, MS², Lisa Marie Buckley, MS³. 
Institution: 1. East Stroudsburg University, East Stroudsburg, PA, USA. 2. Doylestown Hospital, Doylestown, PA, USA, ³Hunterdon Medical Center, Hunterdon, PA, USA.

Abstract ID: S145

Title: Initial Usability and Validation of Inspiration Point, A Digital Pulmonary Rehabilitation Tool for use with Self-Management Interventions

Authors: Sheryl Flynn, PT, PhD¹, Vanessa Oviedo, BS¹, William Hoffmann, BA¹, Traci Grindo, RRT, RCP², Trina Limberg, BS, RRT³, Janet P. Niemeier, PhD, ABPP (RP)², Keith Robinson, MD⁴, Myra Stearns, RRT², Barbara Smith, PT, PhD⁵. 
Institution: 1. Blue Marble Health, Altadena, CA, USA. 2. Atrium Health, Charlotte, NC, USA. 3. University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA. 4. Fusion Health, Oakland Park, FL, USA. 5. University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.

 

Abstract ID: S147
Title: Are Sex Differences Present in Cardiopulmonary Exercise Responses Following Cardiac Rehabilitation in Heart Transplant Patients?
Authors: Katelyn E. Uithoven, MS¹, Joshua R. Smith, PhD², Jose R. Medina-Inojosa, MD², Thomas P. Olson, PhD². 
Institution: 1. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN, USA. 2. Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.

Abstract ID: S148

Title: Nitrate Supplementation and Physical Function in Acute Respiratory Failure Patients

Authors: Michael Berry, PhD, Timothy Heinrich, MS, Katherine Shields, MS, Daniel Files, MD, Rita Bakhru, MD. 
Institution: Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC, USA.

 

Abstract ID: S149
Title: Outcomes of a Hybrid Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation Program.
Authors: Ma.Elena Cassaigne, Cardiology and Cardiac Rehabilitation. 
Institution: Clinica Lomas Altas, Mexico City, Mexico.

Abstract ID: S150

Title: Cardiopulmonary Adaptations to High Intensity Interval Training during Early Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation

Authors: Mary C. MacGillivray, MS, Erik H. Van Iterson, PhD, Yaoshan Dun, MD, Benjamin S. Simmons, BS, Eric J. Bruhn, MS, Ray W. Squires, PhD, Thomas P. Olson, PhD. 
Institution: Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.

 

Abstract ID: S151

Title: Which Specific Functional Abilities Predict Home Discharges for Older Cardiac and Pulmonary Patients in Inpatient Rehabilitation?

Authors: Paul Novak, MS OTR, Nancy Smith, RN, Benjamin Fusco-Gessick, MA. 
Institution: Sunnyview Rehabilitation, Schenectady, NY, USA.

 

Abstract ID: S152

Title: High-Intensity, Sport-Specific Marathon Training in a Cardiac Rehabilitation Program after PCI with Stent.
Authors: Austin Martin, MS, Jenny Adams, PhD. 
Institution: BHVH, Dallas, TX, USA.

 

Abstract ID: S154

Title: Added Benefit of Co-Located Behavioral Medicine Services in Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation? A Quality Improvement Project

Authors: Allison J. Carroll, MS^1,2, Mark Clair, RN¹, Lisa Richards, RRT¹, Marian Taylor, MD¹, Luca Paoletti, MD¹, Eva R. Serber, PhD¹. 
Institution: 1. Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA. 2. Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA.

 

Abstract ID: S155

Title: Effectiveness of Activities of Daily Living Simulation and Energy Conservation Training on Dyspnea, Fatigue and QOL among Pulmonary Rehabilitation Patients - A QI Initiative

Authors: Kayla B. Mahoney, MS, CCRP, CSCS, Jacqueline Pierce, PT, CCS, CCRP. 
Institution: Miriam Hospital Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab, Providence, RI, USA.

 

Abstract ID: S156

Title: Current Smokers Eligible for Cardiac Rehabilitation: Tobacco Use Characteristics and CR Attendance

Authors: Diann Gaalema, PhD¹, Rebecca Elliott, MS¹, Irene Pericot-Valverde, PhD¹, Philip A. Ades, MD, MAACVPR². 
Institution: 1. University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, USA. 2. University of Vermont Medical Center, Burlington, VT, USA.

 

Abstract ID: S158

Title: Comparison of Lean Mass in Women with and Without Heart Disease

Authors: Helen L. Graham, PhD, RN-BC, CNS, FAACVPR, Melissa J. Benton, PhD RN, FACSM, FGSA. 
Institution: University of Colorado Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO, USA.

 

Abstract ID: S159

Title: Availability and Characteristics of Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs in Chinaa Follow-up National Survey

Authors: Rongjing Ding, PhD¹, Randal J. Thomas, MD, MS, MAACVPR, FACC, FAHA², Dong Zhao, MD³, Sidney Smith, MD⁴, Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, MD², Ray W. Squires, MD², Lemin Wang, MD⁵, Dayi Hu, MD¹. 
Institution: 1. Peiking University, Beijing, China. 2. Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA. 3. Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Beijing, China. 4. University of North Carolina School of Medicine, North Carolina, NC, USA. 5. Tongji University, Shanghai, China.

 

Abstract ID: S160

Title: Sub-Maximal Graded Exercise Testing is Superior to Six-Minute Walk Tests (6MWT) for Establishing Baseline Exercise Capacity (EC) and Improved Exercise Intensity (EI) Outcomes in Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR)

Authors: Adam Valencia, MS, CEP, Michael Western, BS, ES, Amy C. Johnson, BS, ES, Dawn Young, BSN, Shirley Noon, BS, RN, Lauren Warner, BS, Rhet Bennion, MBA, Lillian Khor, MBBCh, Msc. 
Institution: University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.

 

Abstract ID: S161
Title: Peak Oxygen Uptake and Depressive Symptoms Among Patients Attending Early Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation
Authors: Kasara A. Mahlmeister, MS, RCEP, Jose R. Medina-Inojosa, MD, MSc, Ray W. Squires, PhD, Joshua Smith, PhD, Farzane Saeidifard, MD, Simone Bailey-Brown, MBBS, Thomas P. Olson, MS, PhD. 
Institution: Mayo Clinic, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Rochester, MN, USA.

Abstract ID: S162

Title: Fat Mass Contributes to Impaired Peak Oxygen Consumption in Coronary Artery Disease Patients Enrolled in Early Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation

Authors: Katlyn Koepp, BS, Amanda Bonikowski, PhD, Jose Medina-Injosa, MD, Josh Smith, PhD, Ray W. Squires, PhD, Thomas Olson, PhD. 
Institution: Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.

 

Abstract ID: S163

Title: Advertising & Marketing Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs: A Description of Strategies Used in North Carolina

Authors: Ash Walker, DHSc, FAACVPR, Jeffrey Alexander, PhD, FACVPR, Eric Matthews, PhD. 
Institution: A.T. Still University, Mesa, AZ, USA.

 

Abstract ID: S164

Title: Quantitative and Qualitative Outcomes of Heart Failure Patients Undergoing Clinical Exercise Prescription in Formal Cardiac Rehabilitation

Authors: Ashley Wishman, MS, CEP, CSCS, EP-C, PES, EIM3¹, Edward Davila, MS, ACSM-RCEP, EP-C, EIM 3, CEAS I^1,2. 
Institution: 1. Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital, Bozeman, MT, USA. 2. Department of Fitness, Ridge Athletic Clubs, Bozeman, MT, USA.

 

Abstract ID: S165

Title: The Evaluation of Diabetic Patients Who Participated in a Phase II Cardiac Rehabilitation Program on Improved Quality of Life and Decreased Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors

Authors: Levi Specht, CCEP¹, Ashley Wishman, MS, CEP, CSCS, EP-C, PES, EIM 3¹, Edward Davila, MC, ACSM-RCEP, EP-C, EIM 3, CEAS I^1,2. 
Institution: 1. Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital, Bozeman, MT, USA. 2. Department of Fitness, Ridge Athletic Clubs, Bozeman, MT, USA.

 

Abstract ID: S166

Title: Cardiac Rehabilitation in a Pediatric Patient Post Heart Lung Transplant Using a Donor Heart with a Quadricuspid Aortic Valve.

Authors: Malloree Rice, MS, Wayne Mays, MS, Justine Shertzer, MS, Sandy Knecht, MS, RCEP, Andrea Grzeszczak, MS, Cliffard Chin, MD, Sam Wittekind, Md. 
Institution: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA.

 

Abstract ID: S167

Title: Finding Your Breath: A Novel Exercise Program for COPD Patients

Authors: Frank DiMarco, OTD¹, Matthew Thomas, ACSM-RCEP². 
Institution: 1. Goshen Health Hospital Cardiopulmonary Rehab, Goshen, IN, USA. 2. Goshen Hospital Cardiopulmonary Rehab, Goshen, IN, USA.

 

Abstract ID: S168

Title: The Impact of a Medical Center Heart Failure Clinic Upon Referral to Cardiac Rehabilitation in Patients with Heart Failure

Authors: Susie Sennhauser, MD¹, Mauricio Tellez, MD^2,3, Samantha Molina, ARNP^2,4, Jillian Smith, ARNP^2,4, Brian Reategui, BS^2,5, Joshua Larned, MD^1,4. 
Institution: 1. University of Miami at Holy Cross Hospital, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA. 2. Holy Cross Hospital, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA. 3. El Bosque Escuela Colombiana de Medicina, Bogota, Colombia. 4. Jim Moran Heart and Vascular Institute, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA. 5. Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, USA.

 

Abstract ID: S169

Title: How to Maintain Disease Specific Certification in a Subacute Facility

Authors: Lauren Siconolfi- Raschen, OTR/L, MHA, Bridget Zimmermann, exercise physiologist, Zofia Tryjanski, DPT, Stacey Lefkowitz, COTA. 
Institution: The New Jewish Home, New York, NY, USA.

 

Abstract ID: S170

Title: Comparison of Actual MET Levels to Calculated MET Levels in a Cardiac Rehabilitation Setting

Authors: Pasquale Carbone, MS, CSCS, Tim Bilbrey, MBA, Jenny Adams, PhD. 
Institution: Baylor Heart and Vascular Hospital, Dallas, TX, USA.

 

Abstract ID: S171

Title: Cardiac Rehabilitation in Pediatric and Young Adult Patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices. A Three Case Series.

Authors: Justine D. Shertzer, MS, Wayne A. Mays, MS, Malloree C. Rice, MS, Sandra K. Knecht, MS, Andrea L. Grzeszczak, MS, Clifford Chin, MD, Samuel G. Wittekind, MD. 
Institution: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA.

 

Abstract ID: S172

Title: Heart Rate Behavior in Healthy Teenagers During Park Rides Can Provide Guidelines for Patients in Cardiac Rehabilitation

Authors: Ana G. Lane, BSN, RN, Richard Mark Lane. 
Institution: Methodist Hospital, San Antonio, TX, USA.

 

Abstract ID: S173

Title: Cardiac Rehabilitation for Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction: Usage, Patient Characteristics and Impact 

Authors: Rongjing Ding, PhD¹, Jose Medina, PhD², Ray W. Squires, PhD², Shawn Leth, Med, CEP², Wenliang Zhang, PhD², Marta Supervia Pola, MD, MSc², Grace Lin, PHD², Randal J. Thomas, MD, MS, MAACVPR, FACC, FAHA². 
Institution: 1. Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing, China. 2. Mayo Clinic Rochester, Rochester, MN, USA.

 

Abstract ID: S174

Title: A Short Orientation Workshop Prior to Initial Assessment Manages Expectations, Decreases Cancellation Rate, and Shortens Assessment and Wait Times for an Outpatient Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Program

Authors: Heather Knight-Westover, BSN, RN, Ana G. Lane, BSN, RN, Renée R. Fletcher, MSN, RN, CNS, HTCP, MS1-BC
Institution: Methodist Hospital, San Antonio, TX, USA.

 

Abstract ID: S175

Title: Association of Daily Physical Activity and Aortic Distensibility Across the Heart Failure Continuum

Authors: Milad Yavari, MSPT¹, Mark J.F. Haykowsky, PhD², Richard B. Thompson, PhD³, Jason R.B. Dyck, PhD^4,5, Robert G. Haennel, PhD¹. 
Institution: 1. Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada. 2. College of Nursing and Health Innovation, The University of Texas, Arlington, TX, USA. 3. Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada. 4. Faculty of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada. 5. Acknowledgment, Alberta HEART, AI-HS Interdisciplinary Team, AB, Canada.

Experience select 33rd Annual Meeting sessions with AACVPR Annual Meeting Recorded Sessions. Users who purchase the full series will receive unlimited access for one year (365 days), while users who purchase the sessions a la carte will receive access for 60 days. The full series will be worth 20.5 CE credit hours. Order information will be available following the meeting in winter of 2018. To learn more about the CE credits offered for this bundle, please click here. To order, please click here.

SESSION INFORMATION

Opening Keynote presented by Andy Kaufman, PMP
CE credits: 1.0

B101: Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Legislative and Regulatory Issues in 2018
presented by Karen Lui, MS, BSN, MAACVPR and Phil Porte, BA
CE credits: 1.25

Description: Annual update on legislative and regulatory issues facing CR, PR, and PAD programs and practitioners.

Learning Objectives: 
1. Attendees will be able to identify the negative consequences of reimbursement for hospital cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation (CR/PR) outpatient services located off-campus.
2. Attendees will identify the legislative actions needed to correct Section 603 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015. 
3. Attendees will be able to describe the advocacy efforts AACVPR members will be asked to take for successful corrective legislation to pass.
4. Attendees will be able to summarize the Medicare regulations and current interpretation of those rules for CR/PR.
5. Attendees will recognize the CMS programs that offer current and propose future flexibility in delivery models for CR/PR.

B105: How to Apply Behavior Change Strategies Based on Patient Life Values in Your Practice 
presented by Matthew C. Whited, PhD, Licensed Psychologist; Carly M. Goldstein, PhD; Emily C. Gathright, PhD; and Andrew M. Busch, PhD
CE credits: 1.25

Description: Cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation is, at its core, a behavior-change intervention targeting multiple health behaviors (e.g. eating, exercise, smoking, mental health). Recent research in health behavior change has highlighted the both potential for values-based interventions to enhance the process of health behavior change, and the power of values-based behavior change to impact symptoms of depression. Many CVPR facilities have begun implementing these strategies. This 4-hour workshop will begin with a review of the recent literature on values-based health behavior change. The speakers will then review their experiences with implementing values-based health behavior change strategies into CVPR through both broad implementation via staff training and patient education sessions, and by targeting specific health behaviors (i.e. smoking cessation, medication adherence). Data regarding the results of these interventions will also be reviewed. Ready-to-use intervention and implementation materials will be provided to attendees so that they can immediately begin to implement values-based health behavior change strategies into their practice. This 4-hour workshop will begin with a review of the recent literature on values-based health behavior change. The speakers will then review their experiences with implementing values-based health behavior change strategies into CVPR through both broad implementation via staff training and patient education sessions, and by targeting specific health behaviors (i.e. smoking cessation, medication adherence). Data regarding the results of these interventions will also be reviewed. Ready-to-use intervention and implementation materials will be provided to attendees so that they can immediately begin to implement values-based health behavior change strategies into their practice.

Learning Objectives: 
1. Review the recent literature and theories of values-driven behavior change
2. Identify several values-based behavior change initiatives possible to implement in your own practice
3. Review the resources provided by the authors suitable for direct implementation into your own practice
4. Create an implementation plan using resources and materials provided by the authors

B110: Bridging the Gap: Strategies to Enhance Cardiac Rehabilitation Enrollment and Retention
presented by Mary Dolansky, PhD, RN, FAAN; Richard Josephson, MD, MS, FAACVPR, FACC, FACP, FAHA; Richard Sukeena, MBA, MS, FAACVPR; and Joel W. Hughes, PhD, FAACVPR
CE credits: 1.25

Description: Outpatient cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a Class 1A evidence-based treatment for patients with cardiovascular disease following cardiac events. Unfortunately, less than 20% of eligible patients enroll and even fewer complete a CR program. To increase CR participation, a paradigm shift is needed to adapt the delivery of CR to integrate evidence-based strategies from hospitalization to completion of a CR program. The proposed breakout session will review the current patient and system barriers to CR enrollment and retention, provide a review of current evidence-based strategies (e.g. navigator model), propose new strategies for future consideration (e.g. cueing), and discuss implementation science interventions to integrate these strategies. The workshop will be interactive and will include case studies of programs who have successfully implemented these models to bridge the gap to enhance CR enrollment and retention. Outline: I. Current Initiatives related to increasing CR enrollment and completion a. CDC Million Hearts Campaign b. NIH calls for proposal c. CMS policy II. Barriers to CR enrollment and retention a. Review of the literature b. Table work for reflection on site specific barriers c. Gaps in the literature III. Strategies to bridge the gap between hospitalization and completion a. Navigator model b. Automatic referal c. Redesign of care(telehealth, mobile) d. Other future directions IV. Implementation science interventions to successfully integrate strategies a. Infrastructure design and costs b. Personnel design and costs c. Table top exercise to integrate into local site Request 90 minutes.

Learning Objectives: 
1. Identify the barriers to CR enrollment and retention.
2. List 2 evidence-based strategies to bridge the gap between hospitalization and completion of a CR program.
3. Describe implementation science interventions to promote integration

B112: Program Certification: Are You on the Right Track?
presented by Mark Stout, MS, CCRP, FAACVPR and Susan Mathis, MS, RN, RCEP, CCEP, CCRP, FAACVPR
CE credits: 1.25

Description: AACVPR Program Certification is the only peer-review accreditation process designed to review cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation programs for adherence to standards and guidelines developed and published by AACVPR and other professional societies. AACVPR-certified programs are recognized as leaders in their field because they offer the most advanced, evidence-based practices and care. For the 2019 certification application cycle, programs will be required to provide outcome measurement data and analysis and the utilization of the 2017 AACVPR Performance Measures. This session will provide an overview of each page of the 2019 certification application and insight on how to successfully complete the certification process. Programs seeking AACVPR Certification for the first time and those renewing their certification are encouraged to attend.

Learning Objectives: 
1. Explain the requirements for each page of the Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation certification application.
2. Summarize the AACVPR Performance Measures and Program Certification.
3. Describe how technology and innovation has impacted Program Certification.

B114: Value-based Care - Where the Rubber Meets the Road
presented by Ana Mola, PhD, RN, ANP-C, MAACVPR; Tamara Garwick, BS, MA, RCEP, FAACVPR; Loren Marie Stabile, MS; and William Goodenkauf, MS
CE credits: 1.0

Learning Objectives: 
1. Examine evolving healthcare value based care trends and the applications to cardiopulmonary rehabilitation practice.
2. Explore how effective outcome management leads to the implementation of quality initiatives in support of a Value based Care Model.

B118: Head over Meals: A Review of the Science and Strategies for Immediately Implementing Behavioral Weight Management into Your Program 
presented by Carly M. Goldstein, PhD and Megan McMurray, PhD
CE credits: 1.0

Description: Obesity is a worldwide epidemic, and our cardiopulmonary rehabilitation programs reflect the magnitude of this crisis. Some programs report that as many as 88% of their patients have body mass indexes (BMIs) in the overweight or obese ranges, and many patients anecdotally report being interested in reducing excess weight. Patients with excess weight who experience intentional weight loss during cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation also demonstrate positive changes in physiological markers of health at a greater magnitude than patients with excess weight who complete the program without weight loss. Weight losses as little as 3 or 5% of initial body weight are enough to be clinically meaningful in this population. Although most AACVPR-accredited programs include basic psychoeducation on behavior change, diet modification, exercise prescription, and advice for maintaining positive health behaviors post-discharge, most patients do not lose clinically significant weight during their participation. The purpose of this presentation is to review the state of the science in weight loss in patients with established cardiovascular disease. Attendees will better understand the obesity paradox and will receive a breakdown of the evidence that is relevant to cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation patients. Attendees will learn about a recently NIH-funded study designed to reduce excess weight in cardiac rehabilitation patients. Then, another specialist will discuss key ingredients necessary to a successful program, barriers to implementation, and an example from a high-performing program. The presenters will propose a “gold standard” of behavioral weight loss in cardiac rehabilitation as well as “silver” and “bronze” standards for programs with fewer resources.

Learning Objectives: 
1. Explain what is known about excess weight in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation patients from a behavioral perspective.
2. Identify mechanisms for benefiting from weight loss in cardiac rehabilitation. o Review the obesity paradox, evidence for losing weight in cardiac rehabilitation as risk prevention, and components of gold-standard behavioral weight management.
3. Describe empirically supported treatments for behavioral weight management in a general population.
4. Discuss barriers and facilitators to implementation.
5. Identify the components that would make up gold-, silver-, and bronze-standard programs.

B202: Concurrent Management of Five Major Cardiac Risk Factors during Cardiac Rehabilitation Participation: Diabetes, Depression, Smoking, Obesity, and Family History/Gene
presented by Quinn R. Pack, MD, MSc; Wen-Chih Hank Wu, MD; Maria Buckley, PhD; Jonathan K. Ehrman, PhD, FAACVPR; and Hayden Riley, RCEP
CE credits: 1.0

Description: traditionally, cardiac rehabilitation programs have limited their focus to only physical activity and exercise. However, ideally, comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation should address all major cardiac risk factors as part of a coordinated and personalized plan to prevent recurrent cardiac events. Moreover, each year, substantial research progress is made in better understanding and managing the cardiac risk factors that contribute to incident coronary artery disease and recurrent cardiac events. In this presentation, we will address five major risk factors that are often unrecognized and unmanaged in cardiac rehab. We will discuss recent research advances and well as strategies for better addressing these factors during cardiac rehabilitation. 

Learning Objectives: 
1. Interpret recent research updates in diabetes, depression, smoking, obesity, and family history/genetics.
2. Discuss effective strategies for actively addressing these 5 important risk factors using system-based solutions and team based-care.

B203: PR Year in Review
presented by Brian Carlin, MD, FCCP, FAARC, MAACVPR
CE credits: 1.0

Description: During the session, a review of the most recently published studies in the field of pulmonary rehabilitation will be discussed. Strategies on how to implement these research findings into the everyday practice of pulmonary rehabilitation will also be discussed.

Learning Objectives: 
1. Paraphrase the findings from the American Thoracic Society document regarding the delivery and implementation of pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with chronic lung disease.
2. Discuss the use of physical activity scales in the practice of pulmonary rehabilitation.
3. Develop a strategy to integrate the newest research findings in the field into your rehabilitation program.


B209: Movin' Out: Extending Pulmonary Rehab out to the Home and Community
presented by Rebecca H. Crouch, DPT, PT, MS, CCS, MAACVPR
CE credits: 1.0

Description: Pulmonary rehabilitation is grossly under-utilized, especially in the post-discharge period following the COPD exacerbation. Discharged patients are very reluctant to come in to a center-based program. This session would explore the option of extending PR to the home or community. The problem of poor-uptake will be reviewed, relevant evidence-based literature on home based PR will be reviewed, and innovative, revenue-neutral approaches will be discussed.

Learning Objectives: 
1. Explain the problem of poor uptake of PR in the post-discharge period
2. Summarize the literature on alternative approaches to PR, especially in the home
3. Describe potential revenue-neutral options of bringing pulmonary rehab to the home and even ECF-based.

B210: Peripheral Arterial Disease Rehabilitation: Who Needs It, What It Does, and What Works Best
presented by Kerry Stewart, FACSM, FAHA, MAACVPR
CE credits: 1.0

Description: Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) affects millions of people in the US. PAD adversely effects quality of life, reduces exercise capacity, and is associated with a high-risk of coronary artery disease and stroke. PAD rehabilitation is a first-line treatment recommendation for a vast majority of affected individuals because it can reduce symptoms, improve quality of life, improve physiological parameters, and may reduce cardiac disease risk factors.

Learning Objectives: 
1. Attendees will be able to describe the prevalence of PAD and its adverse effects on physical and psychological health and well-being
2. Attendees will be able to explain the role of PAD rehabilitation in the treatment and management of lower extremity peripheral arterial disease
3. Attendees will be able to classify the key features of the exercise prescription for PAD
4. To describe why cardiac rehabilitation should consider providing PAD rehabilitation services

B213: AACVPR Cardiac and Pulmonary Registries
presented by Karen A. Edwards, MS, RCEP, RRT and Tonja Bell, MS, CCRP
CE credits: 1.25

Description: This presentation will review the AACVPR Cardiac and Pulmonary Registries. Provide Information on using the AACVPR Registry reports and data extraction features for Quality Improvement and for the Performance Measures for AACVPR Certification.

Learning Objectives: 
1. Summarize the AACVPR Certification Performance Measures within the Registries.
2. Describe how to utilize and review the registry reports for accuracy and completeness.
3. Apply understanding to use reports to identify Quality Improvement projects and use of data extraction features.

B215: Update: New Pulmonary Rehabilitation Guidelines and Certificate
presented by Chris Garvey, FNP, MSN, MPA, MAACVPR; Trina M. Limberg, BS, RRT, FAARC, MAACVPR; Gerene Bauldoff, PhD, RN, MAACVPR; and Anne Gavic, MPA, MAACVPR
CE credits: 1.25

Description: This session will update and review keep elements and updates from the 5th edition of the AACVPR PR Guidelines and new PR Certificate Gerene Bauldoff: Overview of Guidelines Major Changes Anne Gavic: PR Certificate - Overview of Certificate Trina Limbers: Program management Chris Garvey / Kim Eppen: Exercise updates

Learning Objectives: 
1. Describe updated program management guidelines.
2. Summarize the updated exercise guidelines recommendations.
3. Apply key features of PR certificate.

B222: Asthma and COPD: Is There Really an Overlap?
presented by Brian Carlin, MD, FCCP, FAARC, MAACVPR
CE credit: 1.0

Description: This session will describe the similarities and differences for patients that have COPD, asthma, and the COPD/asthma overlap syndrome.  Considerations for management of those patients with the overlap syndrome, including pulmonary rehabilitation, will be discussed.

Learning Objectives: 
1. Attendees will be able to list three characteristics of both asthma and COPD.
2. Attendees will be able to describe three common characteristics of the Asthma/COPD overlap syndrome.
3. Attendees will develop a plan for the management of a patient with the overlap syndrome including the use of rehabilitation.

B224: Educate Patients Beyond the Heart Health: What Patients Need to Know About Protecting the Aging Brain
presented by Snizhana Weber, CCRP, EP
CE credit: 1.0

Description: In recent years research has shown that regular exercise induces beneficial responses in the brain, which is accompanied by an increase in BDNF, a tropic factor associated with cognitive improvement and the alleviation of depression and anxiety. The purpose of this breakout session / rapid-fire session is to discuss the dose response relationship between intensity of exercise, memory, and oxidative stress among seniors. During the presentation we’ll explore how aerobic exercise increases brain norepinephrine, which stimulates the heart, bloods vessels, sweat glands, large internal organs and adrenal medulla in the brain. Norepinephrine has a stimulating effect, fosters alertness, and plays an important regulatory role in long-term memory and learning. According to a study by Kirk Erickson, PhD, in which seniors aged 60 to 80 who walked 30 to 45 minutes, three days per week for one year, increased the volume of their hippocampus by two percent. Exercise is one of the most promising non-pharmaceutical treatments to improve brain health. Other factors that can have a significant impact on brain function include lifestyle factors such as stress, diet, and poor sleeping habits. As a health care professional it’s important to address the lifestyle modifications among the patients. During the presentation the attendees will gain practical tools on how to help patients examine their behaviors and work towards patient’s health goals and achieve lasting success. The presentation offers some of the very best strategies for improving not only the health of the brain, but also the health of the entire body. Packed with well-referenced scientific strategies and user-friendly, and real world suggestions that will be easy to incorporate in patient’s education.

Learning Objectives: 
1. Discuss the interaction between exercise intensity and the brain function among older adults.
2. Discuss possible barriers to exercises for patients with cognitive impairment.
3. Attendees will be able to explain the role of BDNF and brain’s plasticity.
4. Attendees will gain knowledge how to educate patients about life style modification and brain function.

B302: Physical Activity, Fitness and Cardiac Rehabilitation: The Year in Research 2017-2018
presented by Murray Low, EdD, FACSM, MAACVPR
CE credit: 1.0

Description: This presentation will review recently published research (2017-2018) that rehabilitation professionals who treat patients with cardiovascular disease should understand and consider employing to further advance patient care.

Learning Objectives: 
1. Summarize the recently published scientific literature related to the role of physical activity and physical fitness as significant predictors for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.
2. Analyze the interactions of physical activity, physical fitness, and its pleiotropic benefits for prevention & treatment of cardiovascular disease.
3. Explain the scientific basis for delivery of Cardiac Rehabilitation service as a powerful therapeutic modality for primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease.

B303: Modifying High Coronary Artery Disease Genetic Risk for Prevention
presented by Pradeep Natarajan, MD, MMSc
CE credit: 1.0

Description: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of death worldwide. Risk for CAD is governed by genetic and environmental determinants. The apparent heritability of CAD has been leveraged in large-scale genome-wide association studies to characterize the inherited basis of CAD. An extension of that work is the ability to individually characterize CAD genetic risk, even prior to the onset of clinical risk factors. We have shown, through observational studies, that genetic predisposition for CAD may be significantly altered through statins and lifestyle modification. Here, I will review the genetic basis of CAD and how these insights impact preventive cardiovascular care in 2018 as well as in the near future.

Learning Objectives: 
1. Describe the inherited basis of coronary artery disease.
2. Explain how genetics can be used to understand coronary artery disease biology.
3. Identify the indications for genetic testing in familial hypercholesterolemia.
4. Recognize the contribution of polygenic risk for coronary artery disease.

B307: On Track to Innovate - Tomorrow's Headlines Today
CE credit: 1.0

Closing Keynote
presented by Barbra Fagan, MS, RCEP, MFAACVPR
CE credit: 1.0