October 07, 2023
10:00 am EDT -1:30 pm EDT
Join us for a complimentary educational event this fall, where you can network with colleagues, share a meal, earn CE contact hours, and learn more about PCNA. Hosted by the Central Virginia Chapter.
PCNA members and non-members are welcome to register and attend this free event. Please share this with colleagues and friends.
Agenda
| 10:00 AM | Welcome and Breakfast |
| 10:15 AM | Cardiovascular Related Maternal Mortality (1.0 CE) |
| 11:15 PM | National Guidelines for the Primary Prevention of CVD (2.0 CE) |
| 1:15 PM | Closing |
Presentation Topics
Cardiovascular Related Maternal Mortality (1.0 CE contact hours)
Learning Objectives
- Describe cardiovascular and cardiometabolic complications of pregnancy including long term risks across the lifespan.
- Discuss the impact of social determinants of heath and implicit bias on cardiovascular related maternal mortality.
- Review current women’s health guidelines, policies and recommendations.
- Examine best practices to prevent maternal mortality including improved hypertension monitoring, increased access to perinatal appointments, and more.
National Guidelines for the Primary Prevention of CVD: Integrating Hypertension, Cholesterol, Diabetes, and Lifestyle Guidelines into Practice (2.0 CE contact hours)
Learning Objectives
- Cite and locate national guidelines related to CVD Risk Reduction.
- Using a case study approach, apply current CVD prevention and risk reduction guidelines to patient care planning.
- Explain how CV risk assessment tools and patient-centered approaches can help to individualize risk factor management.
- Describe how to identify and manage CV risk factors according to current guideline recommendations.