The intended result of this activity is increased knowledge. At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to –

• Recognize the importance of virus in dilated cardiomyopathy.
• Explain the importance of the myocardial innate immune response in the development of viral myocarditis.
• Discuss the role of the dystrophin-glycoprotein complex in the pathogenesis of viral cardiomyopathy.

 
Kirk U. Knowlton, MD 
Professor and Chief, Cardiology Section
University of California San Diego 
San Diego, California

Texas Heart Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Texas Heart Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The estimated time to complete this activity, including review of the materials is 1 hour.

Date of Original Release: May 25, 2007.

Term of Approval
May 25, 2007 through May 25, 2010. Continuation of CME credit from May 11, 2010 depends on a thorough review of the content for currency and accuracy.

Peer Review
In May 2007, this continuing medical education activity was reviewed for currency and accuracy of content by James J. Ferguson III, MD, FACC—Associate Director, Clinical Cardiology Research, THI; Co-Chairman, Medical Education Committee, THI; Chairman, Research Committee, THI. Houston, Texas.

Disclosure of Relationships
It is the intent of the Texas Heart Institute to ensure that its educational mission and its continuing medical activities in particular, should not be influenced by the special interests of individuals associated with its program.

Faculty Disclosure
In accordance with the guidelines of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, faculty members have disclosed their relationships, either with one or more of the manufacturers of commercial products discussed, or with one or more of the corporate organizations offering educational grants for this continuing medical education activity.

Dr. Knowlton discloses the following relevant to this program:

• Consultant—Berlex.

This enduring material comprises 1 audio/visual presentation. By clicking on the course materials link below, you acknowledge that you have reviewed the CME information provided above. After viewing the full presentation, you may complete an assessment and evaluation to obtain CME credit for this activity.