Event
Semi-Annual Heart and Vascular Symposium: A Practical Update for the Primary Care Provider
presented by Michigan Medicine
Event info
OVERVIEW
The Semi-Annual Heart and Vascular Symposium: A Practical Update for the Primary Care Provider is a clinically focused program designed for primary care health providers interested in the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular problems encountered in primary care. This would include family physicians, general practitioners, internists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other health care professionals involved in primary care.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This activity is appropriate for:
House Officers, Medical Students, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Other Healthcare Professionals, Physician Assistants, Physicians
In the fields of:
Cardiovascular Medicine, Family Medicine, General Medicine, Internal Medicine
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of this activity, participant should be able to:
- provide evidence-based care of patient with common outpatient cardiovascular complaints.
- select appropriate testing for cardiovascular conditions that are often seen in the primary care office.
- recognize and manage cardiovascular issues that would prompt referral to a cardiologist, surgeon, or vascular specialist.
- describe the current guidelines for commonly encountered cardiovascular conditions.
- order the optimal imaging studies when needed to evaluate for a cardiovascular issue.
ACCREDITATION
The University of Michigan Medical School is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Michigan Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
For more information please visit the official event page.
Course Syllabus
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