EM2410D "Preventing Cardiovascular Disease Today: Putting 20 Years of Progress into Practice" (IM GR- 100424)

Purpose and Overview

This lecture will discuss trends in cardiovascular risk factors and evolving approaches to cardiovascular disease prevention based on new discoveries and new observations over the past 20 years. The information provided will be practical and actionable for patient care.

Target Audience

UT Southwestern faculty, fellows, residents and medical students, community physicians, nurse clinicians, physician assistants and nurses.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

  • Describe trends in cardiovascular disease risk factors over the past 20 years.
  • Apply new tools that can be used to assess risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
  • Implement new therapies and new paradigms for cardiovascular disease risk reduction for patients.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA
Course opens: 
10/09/2024
Course expires: 
11/10/2024
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
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Photo: First Last, M.D.Amit Khera, M.D., MSc.
Professor of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology
Director, Preventive Cardiology
Associate Chief of Cardiology, Faculty Development
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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