TCT Wrap up

  In closing, I'd like to encourage anyone who has any interest in Intevention, whether it be from the perspective of interventionalist, angiographer, nurse or technician.  Treat yourself and  make this meeting a priority next year.  It's more compact that the other American meetings and OHhhhhh,  the live cases,......it's like going to the Mall of America of procedures!!!  There is something for everyone.  Gregg Stone directs them with the same efficiency of a Nextel commercial and easily navigates between  foreman,  spectator and participant.  If you go,  you will come away with a better appreciation of what actually goes on in other labs and have a marvelous opportunity to glean a few pointers and tips that you just might incorporate into your technique.  I liked the focus on anticoagulation and the mix of opinions and protocols presented. The transfusion issue was also challenging and stimulating.  I sat in on a review course where many guys and gals were gunning for their boards.  During the 2 hours I observed there, it seems to be an excellent review and discussion.

  Everyone from the press room, to the speaker ready room to the faculty lounge were accommodating, personable and efficient.  I am eternally grateful for the invitation  from Dr. Stone to speak on a topic that is near and dear to my heart.  Already, I've been contacted by several systems across the US who have asked for a discussion or assistance in setting up their own PCI programs in areas where they must swim upstream to deliver adequate AMI care.  I've also been contacted by those who have already established their own programs but just wish to share their experiences or just offer encouragement as we make our way here in Kentucky. I know this year's TCT  meeting will be the  gift that just keeps on giving.   

 Here's YOUR chance for a GREAT clinical and academic experience :  TCT 2009 San Francisco September 21-26 .  Be there!

Melissa

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