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Management of the Acute Heart Failure Patient

Stroke Prevention: Role of Inflammatory Markers

The Role of Home Blood Pressure Monitoring in the Management of Hypertension: An Alternative to Office Visits?

REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
3 CE Credits
MEETING OVERVIEW:
Join us for a half-day program to examine: the latest practice guidelines in the management of acute heart failure from both the inpatient and outpatient perspective with a special focus on the geriatric population; ambulatory and home blood pressure monitoring in the management of hypertension; and the prevention of stroke through the assessment of inflammatory biomarkers. Learn how to use the information presented in your practice and improve outcomes for cardiovascular disease prevention. Attendees will earn 3 contact hours of continuing education.

Members and non-members are welcome to attend for FREE!

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
8:00-8:30 amRegistration and Breakfast
8:30 amOpening Remarks
8:45-9:45 amManagement of the Acute Heart Failure Patient
9:45-10:00 amBreak
10:00-11:00 amStroke Prevention: Role of Inflammatory Markers
11:00 am -12:00 pm The Role of Home Blood Pressure Monitoring in the Management of Hypertension: An Alternative to Office Visits?
MEETING DATES:
Atlanta, GA - October 18, 2008
Emory University
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San Antonio, TX - Saturday, October 25, 2008
Embassy Suites San Antonio I-10
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Seattle, WA - Saturday, November 22, 2008
The Fairmont Olympic Hotel
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COURSE EDITORS:
Lynne T. Braun, PhD, CNP, CLS, FAHA
Associate Professor
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL

Nancy Houston Miller, RN, BSN, FAHA
Associate Director
Stanford Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford, CA

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:

Management of the Acute Heart Failure Patient
  1. Discuss risk factors and pathophysiolgy of heart failure.
  2. List the key components of the physical exam in the assessment of the patient with heart failure.
  3. Describe the role of invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tools used in the baseline assessment of the patient with heart failure.
  4. Explain the importance of various laboratory tests in the initial assessment and ongoing assessment of the patient with heart failure.
  5. Outline the new AHA classification system (stages A-D) used in the evaluation and ongoing assessment of the patient with heart failure.

Stroke Prevention: Role of Inflammatory Markers
  1. Categorize a patient's risk status for stroke as high risk, intermediate risk, or low risk.
  2. Explain the role of inflammatory factors in atherosclerosis and ischemic stroke.
  3. Given a case example, identify two evidence-based strategies to lower stroke risk.

The Role of Home Blood Pressure Monitoring in the Management of Hypertension: An Alternative to Office Visits?
  1. Describe how home blood pressure monitoring can be used to improve hypertension diagnosis and treatment.
  2. Implement appropriate home blood pressure monitoring techniques based on new national guidelines.
  3. Identify methods for improving hypertension control in clinical practice settings.


AUDIENCE:
The audience for this course consists of nurses and nurse practitioners specializing in cardiovascular disease prevention and management.

SPONSOR/ACCREDITOR:
This activity is sponsored by the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA). PCNA is approved as a provider of nurse practitioner continuing education by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) - provider number 030602. PCNA will provide 3 contact hours of continuing education for this program.

GRANTOR:
This continuing education activity is supported by unrestricted educational grants from diaDexus, and A & D Medical.

COST:
These regional educational activities are offered free of charge.

PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITY AND RECEIPT OF CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT:
Attend the course, complete the online evaluation form; and receive your electronic, printable certificate of completion.