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Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Cardiovascular & Cardiometabolic Disease Webcast Series


Cardiovascular & Cardiometabolic disorders are the leading cause of death in the US, primarily due to the effects of heart disease and stroke. Nearly 2,300 Americans die of CVD every day, including a substantial number of individuals who are less than 65 years of age. This webcast series is designed to help clinicians improve their ability to diagnose, manage, and treat cardiovascular and metabolic disorders. Each activity features a moderated case discussion with faculty from the Johns Hopkins Division of Cardiology, a world-renowned center for every aspect of cardiovascular care and research. The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

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Renovascular Hypertension

The goal of this case-based interview is to educate clinicians on the diagnosis of renovascular HTN, management of renal artery stenosis, importance of the sympathetic nervous system in essential hypertension, and renal denervation as a possible treatment of refractory essential hypertension.
 

Peripheral Artery Disease: Non-Invasive Diagnosis and Medical Management

The goal of this case-based interview is to educate clinicians on the non-invasive diagnosis and medical management of peripheral artery disease.
 

Management of Type II Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease

The goal of this case-based interview, which is part of a webcast series presented by the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, is to educate clinicians about optimal management of hyperglycemia and hypertension in diabetes as it relates to cardiovascular disease prevention.
 

Percutaneous Closure of Atrial Septal Abnormalities Including Patent Foramen Ovale for Cryptogenic Stroke

The goal of this case-based interview is to educate clinicians on the association of cryptogenic stroke and atrial septal abnormalities such as patent foramen ovale and the role of percutaneous transcatheter PFO closure.
 

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)

The goal of this case-based interview is to educate clinicians on aortic valve stenosis and indications for surgical replacement versus new catheter based valve delivery.
 

When Statins Are Not Enough: Residual Risk, Hyper TG Dyslipidemias, FH & LDL Apheresis

The goal of this case-based interview is to inform clinicians about the multiple options that are available for patients after use of the statins has failed to produce the desired effect.
 

Cardiovascular Risk Assessment of the Asymptomatic Individual: Beyond the Framingham Risk Score, the Use of Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) and other Biomarkers

The goal of this case-based interview is to educate clinicians on the role of imaging and biomarkers for cardiovascular screening of the asymptomatic individuals.
 

Expanding Treatment Options for Treating Atrial Fibrillation: Rate Control, Rhythm Control, New Devices, and New Therapies

The goal of this case-based interview, which is part of a webcast series presented by the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, is to educate clinicians as to the current approach to management of atrial fibrillation.
 

Johns Hopkins Ciccarone Center Proposed Lipids Guidelines: Recommendations for ATP IV

The goal of this activity is to educate clinicians on the significant challenges in revising the National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel guidelines and to provide balanced recommendations.
 

Day to Day Management of Heart Failure Patients by the Primary Care Physician

The goal of this activity is to educate primary care clinicians on the evidence-based treatment of heart failure and provide guidance for commonly encountered clinical dilemmas.
 

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