Optimizing the Management of LDL-C and ASCVD Risk

This course will describe pathophysiologic pathways of LDL-C metabolism, and targets for pharmacologic therapy. Additionally, we will compare the efficacy and safety of statins, ezetimibe and PCSK-9 inhibitors in lowering LDL-C as well as Identify patients who are candidates for intensification of LDL-C therapy, including dosage optimization, improving adherence, and combination regimens

Introduction to Examination and Treatment of Female Pelvic Floor Conditions

This continuing education course is designed to provide a thorough introduction to female pelvic floor function, dysfunction and treatment interventions.

The Genetics of Heart & Vascular Disease

This course details the important role of genetics, genomics, and pharmacogenetics in the diagnosis, risk stratification, and treatment of diseases affecting the heart and the blood vessels.

Success With Failure: Strategies for the Evaluation and Treatment of Heart Failure

What's this item about? What makes it interesting? Write a catchy description to grab your audience's attention...Success With Failure: Strategies for the Evaluation and Treatment of Heart Failure will feature up-to-date presentations on the evaluation and treatment of heart failure. New diagnostic tools, drugs, and devices will be reviewed along with their role in specific clinical situations. 

Arrhythmias and the Heart: A Cardiovascular Update

The course will highlight topics in cardiology that are important for any practice that includes patients with heart disease or risk factors. We will provide comprehensive updates on diagnosis, treatment, and management of cardiac conditions with a special emphasis on common arrhythmia problems and on areas with recent dramatic advances.

Pain Management Update: Principles and Practice of Opioid Prescribing for Pain Best practices for opioid initiation, assessment, and monitoring.

Best practices for opioid initiation, assessment, and monitoring.  Best practices for documentation prior to, during, and after opioid therapy.   
 

Acute Heart Failure: Current Best Practices, Ongoing Challenges, and Future Direction

Recent advancements to help more accurately diagnose and risk stratify patients with AHF.  Incorporate risk stratification into ED admission/discharge decisions.  Identify strategies to increase collaboration among members of the clinical team.
 

Comprehensive Strategies to Improve Clinical Outcomes in Heart Failure

Explore current evidence-based guideline recommendations for pharmacological management of heart failure.  Discuss the importance of care coordination and transition for improving clinical outcomes.

Ethics and Regulation of Pain Management

Recognize that pain is a complex clinical issue and that undertreatment and overtreatment of pain are significant problems.  Discuss ethical challenges involved in adequately treating pain patients while minimizing the risk of substance use disorders and diversion.