Database Managers Meeting
Date: Sunday, January 30, 2000
Time: 8:00 am 4:00 pm
Cost: $125.00, includes lunch
Registration: Saturday January 29th 1:30 - 6:00 in the Broward County Convention Center (CC) room 315-316
Datamanager Reception: Saturday, January 29th 4:00 - 6:00 outside room CC 315-316
Vendor Exhibits: Saturday, January 29th from 1:30 - 6:30 and all day Sunday, January 30th in room CC 315-316
Whether you are new to the STS National Database or a seasoned participant you are encouraged to attend this comprehensive full day National Data Manager's meeting. Attendees will hear from DCRI representatives and STS Database committee chairs and participate in Q&A sessions. Highlights include:
Reports
Review with us a busy first year harvest with DCRI. Particular attention will be given to the new STS National report. How has it changed? How should you review and interpret the data?
Data Specifications
Take a look at the new Adult Cardiac Data Specifications and Data Definitions. Tell us what you like, or don't like about them.
Risk Models
1999 is the first year for any valve disease models. Two models were developed, one for AVR or MVR only and another for AVR+CAB or MVR+CAB. Learn about the development of these two models by STS and the Data Coordinating Center at Duke.
Accessing the National Database
Find out how STS Database Participants, Non-participant Members of the STS, and other Industry and Governmental Organizations who want to answer scientific questions can tap into the resources of the Database and the DCRI.
Case Study
Work with a group of peers on a case study to be distributed on site.
Vendors
Get updates on STS Certified Vendors and software products.