About Cardiology Update: The Heart of the Matter 2017

This course offers the unique opportunity for commercial companies to interact with health care providers and highlight their products and services.
This course is intended for practicing adult cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, cardiovascular trainees, general internists, family medicine specialists, PAs, nurse practitioners, and nurses with a cardiovascular interest.

Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:
Review the indications, use and limitations of different types of anticoagulants in a diverse spectrum of cardiovascular diseases.
Explain the current indications and contra-indications for TAVR and mitral valve clip.
Identify patients with severe aortic valve stenosis who are candidates for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).
Apply the latest cardiovascular (CV) guidelines to improve overall morbidity/mortality rates.
Describe practice changes to improve care for patients with obesity and heart disease.
Summarize guidelines to increase preventive care for patients with CV diseases.
Review issues related to cardiovascular adaptations to exercise.
Identify cardiovascular conditions of risk for the practice of competitive sports.
Apply current guidelines for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF).
Identify guidelines for treatment and investigation of acute and chronic thromboembolic disease.