OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

1. Apply updated ACC/AHA guidelines consistently in the management of complex cardiovascular and thoracic surgical cases to ensure evidence-based clinical decision-making.

2. Integrate pathologic and radiologic findings into perioperative planning and postoperative complication management to enhance diagnostic precision and optimize treatment strategies.

3. Collaborate effectively across interdisciplinary teams to improve care coordination, reduce morbidity, and promote patient safety in high-risk surgical scenarios.

PLANNER/MODERATOR DISCLOSURE: Afshin Ehsan, MD, Pankaj Garg, MD, and Amber Malhotra, MD, have no relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

ACCREDITATION: The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

DESIGNATION:  The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health designates this live 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.

For information, please contact Peg Moody at [email protected]