Cardiovascular Disease Management in Rural and Underserved Communities: Increasing Recognition, Individualizing Targets, and Tailoring Treatment

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Overview / Abstract:

Target Audience
This activity is designed specifically for primary care clinicians, registered nurses, and advanced practice registered nurses who care for patients from rural and underserved areas.

Program Overview
Cardiovascular disease (CVD), the leading cause of death in the United States, disproportionately burdens rural communities. Broadly, rural residents experience higher rates of CVD and CVD-associated mortality compared with their urban counterparts. These disparities are largely driven by challenges surrounding access to care that result from healthcare workforce shortages, long travel distances, and transportation barriers. This CME/CE activity will use a case-based approach to review guideline recommendations on assessment and management of cardiovascular risk and new treatment options for advanced heart failure. Strategies to overcome barriers and improve multidisciplinary care of CVD in rural and underserved areas will also be discussed.

This enduring activity is a recorded session from the 3rd Annual Rural Health Clinical Congress that took place on November 20, 2021.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:

Implement evidence-based assessment strategies to improve the early recognition and diagnosis of heart failure
Evaluate evolving treatment approaches for the management of patients with dyslipidemia and heart failure
Select appropriate treatment for patients with cardiovascular disease based on the latest guideline recommendations, clinical evidence, and patient characteristics
Discuss strategies for reducing disparities and improving access to cardiology care for patients in rural and underserved areas

Expiration

Feb 28, 2023

Discipline(s)

Physician CME

Format

Online

Credits / Hours

1.0

Accreditation

ACCME, ABIM

Presenters / Authors / Faculty

Akshay S. Desai, MD, MPH
Dana E. King, MD (Moderator)

Sponsors / Supporters / Grant Providers

Merck Sharp & Dohme, Corp., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc., and Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation.

Keywords / Search Terms

Relias LLC Relias, Free CME, Cardiovascular Disease Free CE CME

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