Program Overview
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
Cardio-Renal Syndromes In Diabetes:
Comprehensive Care of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes with Heart & Kidney Disease
Learning Objectives
-Identify the prevalence and pathogenesis of cardiorenal and atherosclerotic cardiovascular complications.
-Discuss current guidelines for optimal management of diabetic patients to prevent and treat cardiorenal and atherosclerotic complications.
-Examine the causes of inflammation in atherosclerosis.
-Target the mechanism of action and indications/contraindications of GLP1-agonists and SGLT2-inhibitors.
-Examine the modern therapies for Diabetic Kidney disease.
-Recognize the importance of multidisciplinary care in the management of heart disease in patients with diabetes, including collaboration between primary care providers, endocrinologists, cardiologists, and other healthcare professionals.
-Identify up to date effective treatment options for managing heart disease in patients with diabetes, including pharmacologic interventions such as beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, mineralocorticoid antagonists, statins, GLP1-agonists and SGLT2 inhibitors.
Joint Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Columbia University. Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Amedco Joint Accreditation #4008163.
Physicians (ACCME) Credit Designation Statement
Amedco LLC designates this live virtual activity for a maximum of 4.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Physician Assistants
PAs may claim a maximum of 4.5 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.
Nurse Practitioners
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) recognizes the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as approved accreditors and allow reciprocity for AANPCP continuing education credit. Maximum of 4.5 hours.
