2nd Annual Hartford HealthCare Heart & Vascular Institute Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider Conference

Friday, November 8, 2024, 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM EST, Heart & Vascular Insititute, Hartford Hospital, Heublein Hall, Hartford, CT

Lectures to enhance Advanced Practice Provider (APRN and PA) knowledge base for commonly encountered acute care cardiology conditions. Sessions geared toward APPs; however, all HHC healthcare providers are invited.

1. Appropriately use echocardiography when re-evaluating established valvular and aortic disease.
2. Identify the appropriate use criteria for noninvasive stress testing modalities to diagnose suspected ischemia.
3. Discuss the importance of A/c pre and post conversation of atrial fibrillation
4. Review the utility of cardiac MRI in the management of heart failure.
5. Apply current treatment recommendations for carotid artery disease including best medical therapy and surgical intervention.
6. Identify potential patients who may benefit from cardiac genetic counseling and testing.
7. To recognize Lipoprotein (a) as an independent atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk factor
8. To understand the clinical management of SCAD.
9. To understand role of SGLT2 inh and GLP agonists as related to cardiovascular outcomes.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (5.00 hours), ANCC Contact Hour(s) (5.00 hours), Cardiovascular Education (5.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (credits designated as AMA PRA Category 1) (5.00 hours), Pharmacology Education (1.00 hours), Stroke Education (0.50 hours)

• Physicians: Hartford HealthCare designates this Live Activity activity for a maximum of 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 
• Nurses: This activity is designated for a maximum of 5.00 ANCC contact hours.
• Other Learners: All other learners will receive a Certificate of Participation for 5.00 hours of education.  Consult your professional licensing board regarding the applicability and acceptance of certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no less than 5 business days before the course will receive a full refund.  No refunds will be made for cancellations received after that date.  All refunds will be made in accordance with the procedures of the HHC Accounts Payable Department, and may take up to 60 days.  Please send cancellation requests to continuinged@hhchealth.org.

Hartford HealthCare reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
Hartford HealthCare is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact [email protected].

The Hartford HealthCare Continuing Education team adheres to the Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education's Criteria, Standards, and Policies regarding industry support of continuing education.  

Full disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Hartford HealthCare adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.  Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). 

All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Friday, November 8, 2024

There is no commercial support for this program.