June 08, 2024
8:30 am PDT -12:00 pm PDT
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.