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Latest Advances in the Treatment of Angina

1.5 CE Credit
Release Date: February 2008
COURSE OVERVIEW:
This course, originally presented at the PCNA 13th Annual Symposium in Minneapolis, MN will provide a scientific overview of angina and its treatment. Topics discussed will include national guidelines, pharmacotherapy, revascularization, noteworthy research, stress tests, nutrition, exercise, and other secondary prevention strategies.

PRESENTER:
Stephen L. Kopecky, MD
Professor of Medicine
Division of Cardiovascular Diseases
Cardiovascular Health Clinic
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN

Presenter Bio:
Dr. Steve Kopecky is a cardiologist who trained at the Mayo Clinic. Originally he started out in the cardiac catheterization laboratory doing interventional procedures and in the coronary care unit treating myocardial infarctions. After treating heart attacks for 18 years, he decided it was time to try and prevent the disease. Currently he works in the Cardiovascular Health Clinic, which is the Prevention Clinic in the Division of Cardiovascular Diseases. He has written numerous articles for peer reviewed journals and has received multiple Teacher of the Year awards from the Division of Cardiovascular Diseases and the Department of Internal Medicine. Currently his research interests are in the role of inflammation in cardiovascular disease and the mechanisms in which lifestyle, including Mediterranean diet, exercise, and proper nutrition, play in the progression of cardiovascular disease.

CE Course Outline

Step 1: Print slides/handouts (pdf)
Step 2: View Presentation (flash video)
Step 3: Quick Evaluation
Step 4: Print CE Certificate


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EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
  1. Understand the types and recommended frequency of stress tests
  2. Review secondary prevention strategies
  3. Acquire basic knowledge of chronic medications that are indicated
  4. Understand when revascularization is indicated and what type (PTCA vs. CABG)
AUDIENCE:
The audience for this course consists of nurses and nurse practitioners specializing in cardiovascular disease prevention and management.

FACULTY DISCLOSURES:
Research Grants: Atherogenics, Endomatrix, Proctor & Gamble Consulting Contracts: GlaxoSmithKline, Hawaii Biotech, ParinGenics, BristolMyersSquibb, SanofiAventis .

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 1.5 contact hours of continuing education for this program.

GRANTOR:
This continuing education activity is supported by an independent educational grant from CV Therapeutics.

COST:
This online educational activity is offered free of charge.

PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITY AND RECEIPT OF CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT:
Complete the online course and short evaluation to access a printable certificate of completion.