Cardiology Update at Puerto Vallarta: A Focus on Prevention

COURSE LOCATION
Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa
Paseo La Marina Nore 435, Marina
Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Jalisco 48335

COURSE DESCRIPTION
The purpose of the meeting is to present state-of-the-art knowledge in cardiology with a clinically-based approach.  The scope of the program is broad and will cover a wide spectrum of Cardiovascular Medicine but generally focused on prevention of coronary disease, stroke and sudden death.  Expert faculty will present practical clinical approaches to diagnostics and latest management strategies of challenging and controversial topics in cardiology.

COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

• Identify basic and advanced screening strategies to identify CVD risk in clinical practice
• Describe evidence-based lifestyle and medication management strategies to manage CVD risk factors
• Recognize indications for and impact of medication and surgical management of obesity
• Describe the critical steps in management of patients with known CVD, including CAD, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, stroke, valvular heart disease, thromboembolic events
• Recognize effective methods to identify and manage CVD risk in younger and older athletes

INTENDED AUDIENCE
This course is intended for healthcare professionals in practice or in training who are interested in preventive cardiology. This may include physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, exercise specialists, dieticians, health coaches, and others. 

Attendance at this Mayo Clinic course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be discussed or taught in this course.

LIVESTREAM PARTICIPATION
This program will be presented live in-person in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and also is available via livestream in Central Standard Time. Please note, internet connections may be unstable when airing from Mexico and livestream attendees may experience some unexpected delays. 

Livestream participation is to be viewed during the livestreaming hours posted for the course. This course is not intended, nor approved, as an on-demand learning activity.