OVERVIEW
Cardiovascular
disease (CVD) is the number one cause of death in women in the U.S.
Traditionally, women and heart disease has been an overlooked area in terms of
research and education, with women often being misdiagnosed and undertreated.
This program will address multiple facets of CVD in women. Experts in CVD in
women will present the latest research, providing the most up to date
guidelines and recommendations on pregnancy, menopause, hypertension, stroke,
arrhythmia, coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease and diabetes
in women.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This activity is
designed for primary care physicians, internists, cardiologists, interventional
cardiologists, obstetrics, maternal and fetal medicine, breast cancer
specialists, neurologists, vascular disease specialists, bariatrics,
cardiothoracic and diagnostics radiology, intensivists, RNs, NPs, PAs an other
medical professionals involved in the evaluation, diagnosis and/or management
of patients with cardiovascular disease.
JOINT ACCREDITATION
STATEMENT
In support of
improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by
Amedco LLC and Columbia University, Department of Surgery. Amedco LLC is
jointly accredited by the Accredidation 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.
Physicians (ACCME)
Credit Designation
Amedco LLC designates
this live virtual activity for a maximum of 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1
Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with
the extent of their participation in the activity.
Physician Assistants
PAs may claim a
maximum of 7.25 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA
accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits from organizations accredited by
ACCME or a recognized state medical society.
Nurse Practitioners
The American
Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) recognizes the Accreditation Council
for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the American Nurses Credentialing
Center (ANCC) as approved accreditors and allow reciprocity for AANPCP
continuing education credit. Maximum of 7.25 hours.
