Greater Cincinnati Spring Chapter Program

Join us for a complimentary educational event this spring, where you can network with colleagues, earn 2.0 CE contact hours, and learn more about PCNA. Hosted by the Greater Cincinnati Chapter.

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

Program supported by Bristol Myers Squibb/Pfizer Alliance.

Agenda

8:00 AM	Registration and Breakfast
8:30 AM	Introductions
8:45 AM	Cardiac Diagnostics: Using Data to Assess Risk, Diagnose, and Treat CVD
9:45 AM	Break
10:00 AM	Stroke Prevention Through Afib Recognition and Treatment
11:00 AM	Closing

Presentation Topic

Stroke prevention Through Afib Recognition and Treatment (1 CE)

Learning Objectives

• Describe the risk factors associated with Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) and prevalence of asymptomatic AFib
• Incorporate effective strategies for early detection of AFib into clinical practice
• Identify key aspects of current recommendations on AFib, anticoagulation, stroke risk, and prevention approaches
• Select tools that can help in communicating risk factors, prevention strategies, and treatment approaches with patients
• Utilize anticoagulation administration safety protocols to decrease medication errors, decrease unwanted medication interactions, and availability of reversal agents
• Explain the key benefits of anticoagulation with newer oral anticoagulation agents

Cardiac Diagnostics: Using Data to Assess Risk, Diagnose, and Treat CVD (1 CE)

Learning Objectives

• List at least 3 indications for cardiac stress testing.
• Cite considerations in selection of the appropriate stress test modality.
• Compare and contrast common imaging modalities for cardiac stress testing.
• Provide individualized instruction for patients regarding cardiac stress testing.