Foundations in Cardiology Practice

COURSE LOCATION
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
8301 Hollister Avenue
Santa Barbara, CA 93117

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will bring together experts in cardiovascular disease for an intensive, comprehensive review of the fundamentals and most important changes in cardiovascular medicine. Program topics will provide details to ensure patients receive the highest, most up-to-date quality of care and achieve the best possible outcomes. Attending this program will provide critical updates and recommendations to incorporate into your practice. Advanced healthcare professionals and primary care providers will benefit from the wide number of cardiovascular topics discussed to confirm and enhance their practice for patients seen daily.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• recognize electrocardiogram findings of common arrhythmias including atrial fibrillation and select optimal treatment approaches;
• apply newest guidelines on diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of a wide spectrum of cardiovascular diseases;
• apply current guidelines and recent clinical trial evidence for the management of heart failure; 
• diagnose acute coronary syndromes (ACS) utilizing aspects of patient presentation and diagnostic testing;
• identify appropriate patients for structural interventions; and,
• describe when to refer for advanced valve therapies.

Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.

INTENDED AUDIENCE
This course is designed for physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, cardiologists, internists, primary care providers, and other medical professional interested in specializing in cardiovascular practice.