Contemporary Cardiovascular Care for Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers

The program is designed to meet the needs of physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, and all healthcare professionals dedicated to providing the best possible care for patients with cardiovascular disease in the primary care setting.

Course Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Integrate lifestyle interventions useful for managing obesity, dyslipidemia, and cardiovascular disease.
• Summarize the indications for intervention in patients with structural heart disease.
• Identify contemporary indications for implantable cardiac defibrillator therapy.
• Summarize management principles for patients with atrial fibrillation.
• Recognize the role of point-of-care ultrasound in cardiac patients.

Note: Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge, or performance of any care or procedure(s) discussed or taught in this course.

Intended Audience

This course is intended for physicians, advanced practice providers, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and all healthcare professionals dedicated to providing the best possible care for patients with cardiovascular disease in the primary care setting.

Livestream Participation

Livestream participation should occur during the posted livestreaming hours for the course. This course is not intended, nor approved, as an on-demand learning activity.