Pacific Northwest Spring Chapter Program

Join us for a complimentary educational event this spring, where you can network with colleagues, share a meal, earn CE contact hours, and learn more about PCNA—hosted by the Pacific Northwest Chapter.

PCNA members and non-members are welcome to register and attend this free event. Please share this with colleagues and friends.

Agenda

8:30	Sign In
9:00	Welcome and Introduction
9:15	ASCVD Risk Estimation and Communication (1.0 CE)
10:15	Break
10:30	Hypertension: Identification, Management, and Equity (1.0 CE)
11:30	Closing

Presentation Topics

ASCVD Risk Estimation and Communication (1.0 CE contact hours)

Learning Objectives

• Describe modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors and enhancers that are known to increase the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD).
• Explain currently available ASCVD risk estimation tools.
• Apply tools that can predict risk for ASCVD across patient populations using a case study approach.
• Summarize Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring considerations.

Hypertension: Identification, Management, and Equity (1.0 CE contact hours)

Learning Objectives

• Review current hypertension guidelines.
• Describe the association between high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease risk.
• Explain the impact of implicit bias, oppression and discrimination on cardiovascular health.
• Discuss treatment strategies for hypertension according to patient’s risk level, co-morbidities, race/ethnicity age.