The Dr. Robert S. and Joyce Pate Capper Heart Symposium

Target Audience

This online interprofessional enduring material is designed for physicians, physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, registered nurses and other allied health professionals in the following specialties: cardiovascular, critical care medicine, emergency medicine, family medicine, geriatric, hospitalist, internal medicine, primary care and vascular surgery. Its purpose is to address the need for knowledge and competence in regard to the latest cardiovascular treatment recommendations and considerations.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this online enduring material, participants should be able to:

Atrial Fibrillation: Rate Versus Rhythm Control

  • Discuss prevalence and complications of atrial fibrillation
  • Review when and why to pursue a rhythm control strategy
  • Describe lifestyle changes that reduce atrial fibrillation burden
  • Discuss atrial fibrillation ablation and post op care

Strokes and Atrial Fibrillation: Detection, Burden and Protection

  • Review historical data linking atrial fibrillation with stroke risk
  • Discuss atrial fibrillation stroke risk and bleed risk scores: CHADS2-VASc and HAS_BLED
  • Recognize atrial fibrillation detection from personal devices to implantable loop monitors
  • Review AHA/ACC/HRS atrial fibrillation stroke prevention guidelines
  • Discuss benefits and risks of systemic anticoagulation and mechanical left atrial appendance closure/removal
  • Describe the limited role of aspirin in stroke reduction in patients with atrial fibrillation
  • Communicate with patients and families in a responsive and responsible manner to prevent strokes in those with atrial fibrillation and high-risk factors

Advanced Heart Failure in 2022

  • Discuss standard of care for patients with chronic heart failure
  • Recognize simple clinical clues to identify patients with advanced heart failure
  • Discuss expected natural history of patients with advanced heart failure
  • Review key takeaways from AHA Scientific Statement from 10/2021 about timely and appropriate referral of patients with advanced heart failure
  • Discuss how care of patients with advanced heart failure can be improved through team-based care
  • Explain how implicit bias may impact decision making regarding referral of patients with advanced heart failure for LVAD/heart transplantation

Contemporary Approach to Mechanical Circulatory Support and Heart Transplant: When, How, Which and Why?

  • Identify best practices and strategies regarding mechanical circulatory support and transplant for patients with advanced heart failure
  • Review treatment decision making and collaboration between all members of a patient’s care team
  • Discuss a patient-centered approach toward strategizing for optimal long-term survival
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 3.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credit

    Texas Health Resources has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria.

    This activity is designated for 3.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credit(s). PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
    • 1.50 Ethics Credit(s)
  • 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

    In support of improving patient care, Texas Health Resources is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    The Texas Health Resources designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
    • 1.50 Ethics Credit(s)
  • 3.00 Attendance
    • 1.50 Ethics Credit(s)
  • 3.00 Nursing Contact Hour(s)
    In support of improving patient care, Texas Health Resources is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
    • 1.50 Ethics Credit(s)
Course opens: 
03/19/2022
Course expires: 
03/19/2023
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
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Available Credit

  • 3.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credit

    Texas Health Resources has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria.

    This activity is designated for 3.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credit(s). PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
    • 1.50 Ethics Credit(s)
  • 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

    In support of improving patient care, Texas Health Resources is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    The Texas Health Resources designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
    • 1.50 Ethics Credit(s)
  • 3.00 Attendance
    • 1.50 Ethics Credit(s)
  • 3.00 Nursing Contact Hour(s)
    In support of improving patient care, Texas Health Resources is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
    • 1.50 Ethics Credit(s)

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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