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Stroke Prevention: Role of Inflammatory Markers
Cardiovasuclar Disease and Chronic Kidney Disease: A Powerful Connection
Behavior Change Theories/Strategies to Promote Exercise Behavior and Medication Adherence in the Older Cardiovascular Patient

Presented in collaboration with the Institute for Clinical Excellence Education and Research

3 CE Credits (including 1.66 hours of pharmacology)
MEETING OVERVIEW:
Join us for a half-day program to examine: the prevention of stroke through the assessment of inflammatory biomarkers; the link between patients with CVD and chronic kidney disease and the role of blood pressure; and behavior change theories as related to exercise and the challenges of medication adherence, with a focus on the older cardiovascular patient. Learn how to use the information presented in your practice and improve outcomes for cardiovascular disease prevention.

All professional disciplines, PCNA 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 amStroke Prevention: Role of Inflammatory Markers
9:45-10:00 amBreak
10:00-11:00 amCardiovascular Disease and Chronic Kidney Disease: A Powerful Connection
11:00 am -12:00 pm Behavior Change Theories/Strategies to Promote Exercise Behavior Change and Medication Adherence in the Older Cardiovascular Patient
 *Schedule varies slightly in Cincinnati and Philadelphia. Click Event Details for more information.
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COURSE EDITORS:
Lynne T. Braun, PhD, CNP, CLS, FAHA, FAAN
Associate Professor
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL

Lola A. Coke, PhD, APRN-BC, CNS
Assistant Professor
Rush University College of Nursing
Chicago, IL

Patricia B. McCarley, MSN, RN, ACNPc, CNN
Nurse Practitioner
Diablo Nephrology Group
Walnut Creek, CA

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

Stroke Prevention: Role of Inflammatory Markers
  1. Categorize a patient's risk status for stroke as high risk, intermediate risk, or low risk
  2. Describe the role of inflammatory factors in atherosclerosis and ischemic stroke
  3. Given a case example, identify two ways to lower stroke risk
Cardiovascular Disease and Chronic Kidney Disease: A Powerful Connection
  1. Examine the link between patients with CKD and CVD
  2. Identify patients at risk for CKD, review screening for CKD, and assessment of eGFR
  3. Explain how blood pressure affects the progression of CKD and CVD
  4. Examine the role of home BP monitoring in slowing progression of CKD and CVD
Behavior Change Theories/Strategies to Promote Exercise Behavior Change and Medication Adherence in the Older Cardiovascular Patient
  1. Describe various behavior change theories and their application to exercise behavior change and medication adherence in the older cardiovascular patient
  2. Identify the challenges of patient medication adherence
  3. Integrate the use of PCNA's clinical forms/tools into practice in order to better serve the older cardiovascular patient in effectively changing exercise behavior and medication adherence strategies
  4. Using a complex case study presentation, implement assessment and management strategies for older cardiovascular patients with exercise behavior change needs and medication noncompliance

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 accredited by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners as an approved provider of nurse practitioner continuing education. Provider number: 030602. This program is accredited for 3 contact hours of continuing education, which includes 1.66 hours of pharmacology. This program was planned in accordance with AANP CE Standards and Policies and AANP Commercial Support Standards.

GRANTOR:
This continuing education activity is supported by an educational donation from Amgen and educational grants from Abbott, diaDexus, and Merck/Schering-Plough Pharmaceuticals.

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.