Cardio Connections: Atherosclerosis and CVD

Elevate your essential knowledge and skills related to cardiovascular nursing this May by joining national thought leaders at PCNA’s Cardio Connections virtual summit.

Learn about the role of the cardiovascular nurse in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk reduction, with an emphasis on access and adherence to guideline-directed therapies. Take a deep dive into the complex relationship between atherosclerosis, cholesterol and lipid diseases, inflammation, and cardiometabolic conditions. As always, team-based care, shared decision-making, and patient-centric care concepts will shine through!

Agenda

Thank you for the independent education grant support of this program from Eli Lilly and Company and Novartis Pharmaceuticals.

Topics

Preventing Limb Loss in Patients with PAD: Updated Guidelines

1. Examine profound and disparate risks for poor cardiovascular outcomes and loss of limb associated with un and undertreated PAD across patient populations experiencing social determinants of health
2. . Discuss PAD associated major adverse CV event risk factors starting with atherosclerosis, elevated LDL-C, elevated Lp(a), thrombosis, hypertension and diabetes
3. Explore risk reduction guideline directed therapies to improve cardiovascular outcomes for patients with PAD

Sleep Apnea: Implications for Cardiovascular Health

1. Discuss the clinical impact of untreated Obstructive Sleep Apnea on cardiovascular and metabolic health
2. Describe current trends in diagnosis, including at-home sleep studies and wearable technologies
3. Review traditional and emerging therapies to treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea with an emphasis on the impact of healthcare disparities in access to care and strategies for earlier identification and for improving equity in Obstructive Sleep Apnea management