Target Audience

• Cardiovascular Physicians - Adult, Pediatric, Surgeons
• Cardiovascular Sub-specialists - ACHD, EP, HF, Interventional
• Cardiology Fellows-In-Training - Adult, Pediatric, Advanced
• Nurses and Clinical Nurse Specialists
• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants
• Pharmacists
• CV Clinicians including but not limited to dieticians, rehab specialists, sonographers, and cath lab technicians 

Learning Objectives

• Describe diagnosis, classification, and treatment strategies in patients with heart failure and cardiomyopathies.
• Describe diagnosis, classification, and treatment strategies in patients with ischemic heart disease.
• Identify general risk stratification and management strategies for patients with cardiovascular disease related to oncologic disease.
• Identify general risk stratification and management strategies for patients with cardiovascular disease related to pregnancy.
• Discuss the role of innovative technology in cardiovascular care.
• Incorporate evidence from recent clinical trials to improve clinical practice.

Statement of Need

In the face of rapidly changing patterns of care, the cardiovascular team requires ongoing updates in the latest science and practice guidelines for delivery of high-quality patient-centered care.

Overall Goal

The overall goal of this activity is to provide learners with evidence-based and innovative strategies for the care of patients with heart failure and cardiomyopathies, coronary artery disease, cardiovascular disease related to oncologic disease, and cardiovascular disease related to pregnancy.