Virtual Event

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

This conference will teach non-cardiovascular physicians, nurse practitioners and nurses to identify common risk factors, guidelines and treatment approaches for cardiovascular diseases. Attendees will learn about the latest medical and surgical therapies for heart disease and advances in managing common clinical cardiovascular conditions. Faculty will also discuss the clinical challenges often associated with caring for patients with heart disease.

NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) is one of the most rapidly growing fields in medicine, in part due to tremendous advances in cardiac surgery 50 years ago. Many patients who would not have survived childhood in the past are now reaching 80 years of age. As of 2010, there were 1.4 million adults living with ACHD in the United States, a 63% increase since 2000. This population is projected to grow by 5% annually, creating rapid expansion over the next 30 years. However, this population remains underserved because of poor awareness of the management needs for ACHD among both patients and physicians.

TARGET AUDIENCE
Internists, family practitioners, cardiologists, primary care physicians as well as advanced practice providers, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, radiology technologists, sonographers, residents, fellows, patients, and caregivers

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

• Describe the basic anatomy changes in common adult congenital heart conditions
• Identify the early signs of a congenital issue
• Describe when to intervene and when to refer
• Discuss important measures for maintenance and preventive care in adult congenital heart disease

EDUCATIONAL METHODS
Didactic Lectures, Panel Discussions

EVALUATION METHOD
Evaluation by questionnaire will address program content, presentation, and possible bias

ACCREDITATION AND CREDIT DESIGNATION

Physician
Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Houston Methodist designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing
Houston Methodist is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Houston Methodist will award 5.41 Nursing Continuing Professional Development contact hours for this activity. Participants must attend the activity in its entirety and complete the continuing education evaluation.

Social Work
Approval for Social Work credit is pending.

Physical Therapists/Physical Therapist Assistants
Approval for CEUs for PTs and PTAs through the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners is pending.

Radiologic Technologists
Approval for ASRT credit is pending.

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