Effective secondary prevention extends beyond the acute event to improve long-term cardiovascular health. Gain the knowledge and tools to apply current lipid management recommendations, reinforce lifestyle interventions, and advocate for cardiac rehabilitation as an essential component of comprehensive, patient-centered cardiovascular care.
Learning Objectives
- Identify key secondary prevention strategies following myocardial infarction, revascularization, or diagnosis of ASCVD
- Explain evidence-based lipid management strategies for secondary prevention, including the use of high-intensity statins, ezetimibe, and PCSK9 inhibitors
- Evaluate the role of cardiac rehabilitation in improving long-term cardiovascular outcomes and supporting patient recovery
CE certificate available upon successful completion of the post-test and program evaluation.
MD, MSc
Accreditation:
PCNA is accredited by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® as an approved provider of nurse practitioner continuing education. Provider number: 030602. This activity is approved for 0.65 contact hour(s) (which includes 0.25 hour(s) of pharmacology).
