Preventive Cardiology Forum XXXII
Virtual Conference
February 5, 2022
Needs Statement
Cardiovascular disease is the leading global cause of mortality and morbidity. We are creating new interconnecting paradigms for the practice of cardiovascular disease prevention. This forum is filling the gap of applying the new scientific advances in technology and basic medical science to the clinical practice of cardiovascular disease prevention.
This activity will provide the learners with a better understanding of molecular tools and biomarkers use in the prevention of heart disease, the value of the CRISPR innovative science and its applications to cardiovascular disease and increase the competence and knowledge of obesity, hypertension and diabetes management and prevention, incorporating the best science into the daily clinical practice The program objective is to "educate the educators" and will provide clinical update in the Science of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention.
Target Audience
Physicians, nurses, dietitians, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals with an interest in cardiovascular disease prevention
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of the conference, participants should be able to:
Identify appropriate scientific strategies for the prevention of cardiovascular disease
Demonstrate the value of molecular and pathological biomarkers in the reduction and prevention of cardiovascular disease
Review scientific advances and the value of cardiovascular disease prevention.
Educational Methods
Lectures ▪ Panel Discussions ▪ Question and Answer Sessions
Activity Evaluation
Evaluation by questionnaire will address program content, presentation, and possible bias.
Additional Information
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Additional course information can be found at the course website: https://med.uth.edu/internalmedicine/cardiovascular-medicine/education/preventive-cardiology-forum-xxxii/
Conference offered virtually via WebEx.
Connection information will be emailed with registration confirmation.
Physicians
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Baylor College of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Baylor College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The presentation, Women and Disparities in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, has been designated by Baylor College of Medicine for 0.50 hour of education in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility.
Nursing
Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This activity provides 4.00 contact hours of nursing continuing education (CNE).
Available Credit
- 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 4.00 ANCC
- 4.00 Attendance
- 0.50 Ethics