March 25, 2023
9:00 am EDT -12:30 pm EDT
Join us for a complimentary educational event this spring, where you can network with colleagues, earn CE contact hours, and learn more about PCNA. Hosted by the North Carolina Chapter.
PCNA members and non-members are welcome to register and attend this free event. Please share this with colleagues and friends.
Agenda
| 9:00 | Sign in and Welcome |
| 9:15 | Management of Hypertension in Older Adults |
| 10:15 | CE Presentation |
| 11:15 | Lunch and Chapter Meeting |
| 12:15 | Closing |
Presentation Topics
Management of Hypertension in Older Adults (1.0 CE)
Learning Objectives
- Compare and contrast HTN definitions and treatment goals for older adults based on the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology, the American Family Physicians, and the European Society of Cardiology.
- Discuss how to adapt antihypertensive treatment based on functional status and autonomy in older adults
- Identify three medication classes that may be considered for use in treating older adults with HTN
Heart Failure (1.0 CE)
Learning Objectives
- Describe the current heart failure definition and classification
- Review assessment techniques for evaluating patients with heart failure
- Discuss management strategies for implementing guideline directed medical therapy in diverse clinical settings