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ACS and MI: Treatment Pathways and Breakthroughs

Point of Care Testing: Strategies to Improve Care for Patients at Risk for Heart Failure, Dyslipidemia, and Coagulation Disorders

Residual Risk, the HDL-Triglyceride Story

REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
3 CE Credits
MEETING OVERVIEW:
Join us for a half-day program to examine: triaging strategies, discharge quality indicators, and prognostic risk management for the ACS/MI patient, with special focus on the geriatric patient; the value of point-of-care testing for the patient with heart failure, dyslipidemia, and coagulation disorders; and the clinical assessment, various methods of management, and goals of therapy for patients with low HDL-C and elevated triglycerides, including a review of current national guidelines. 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.

All professional disciplines 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 amACS and MI: Treatment Pathways and Breakthroughs
9:45-10:00 amBreak
10:00-11:00 amPoint of Care Testing: Strategies to Improve Care for Patients at Risk for Heart Failure, Dyslipidemia, and Coagulation Disorders
11:00 am -12:00 pm Residual Risk, the HDL-Triglyceride Story
MEETING DATES:
Emeryville, CA - Saturday, September 6, 2008
Courtyard by Marriott Emeryville
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Charlottesville, VA - Saturday September 13, 2008
Hilton Garden Inn
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Morristown, NJ - Saturday, September 20, 2008
Madison Hotel
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Bloomington, MN - Saturday, October 4, 2008
Minneapolis Airport Marriott
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Cleveland, OH - Saturday, November 1, 2008
Doubletree Hotel Cleveland South
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Asheville, NC - Saturday, November 15, 2008
Inn on Biltmore Estate
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COURSE EDITORS:
Suzanne Hughes, MSN, RN, FAHA
Director, Health Education and Nursing Research
Robinson Memorial Hospital
Ravenna, OH

Carol M. Mason, ARNP, CLS, FAHA
USF Heart Health
University of South Florida
College of Medicine
Tampa, Florida

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

ACS and MI: Treatment Pathways and Breakthroughs
  1. Discuss the differential diagnosis of life-threatening chest discomfort presented in the ER.
  2. Describe early identification, risk stratification, and treatment of patients with ACS.
  3. Explain indications, actions, dosage, side effects and contraindications, and administration of pharmaceutical agents upon discharge in patients with ACS.

Point of Care Testing: Strategies to Improve Care for Patients at Risk for Heart Failure, Dyslipidemia, and Coagulation Disorders
  1. Describe the role of BNP measurement in the evaluation and management of the patient with heart failure.
  2. Increase the percentage of in-range INR values in your practice setting.
  3. Summarize cardiovascular risk screening benefit provided to Medicare beneficiaries.

Residual Risk, the HDL-Triglyceride Story
  1. Cite two examples of evidence supporting aggressive management of HDL-C and TG.
  2. Identify current national guidelines on managing HDL-C and TG and implement them into clinical practice.
  3. Implement strategies of clinical assessment, goal setting, and therapy management to improve adherence and health outcomes for patients with low HDL-C and elevated TG.
  4. Develop an effective evidence-based treatment plan for the patient with elevated TG and/or low HDL-C.


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 Inverness and Abbott.

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.