he purpose of the meeting is to present state-of-the-art knowledge in cardiology with a clinically-based approach. The scope of the program is broad and will cover a wide spectrum of cardiovascular diseases but generally focused on prevention of coronary disease, stroke and sudden death. Expert faculty will present practical clinical approaches to diagnostics and latest management strategies of challenging and controversial topics in cardiology.
Learning Objectives:
Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:
Identify basic and advanced screening strategies to identify CVD risk in clinical practice
Select evidence-based lifestyle and medication management strategies to manage CVD risk factors
Recognize indications for and impact of medication and surgical management of obesity
Cite the critical steps in management of patients with known CVD, including CAD, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, stroke, valvular heart disease, thromboembolic events
Recognize effective methods to identify and manage CVD risk in younger and older athletes
Attendance at this Mayo course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be discussed or taught in this course.