Stay on track with the latest developments in cardiology! This session contains the most current expert advice for the prevention and treatment of hypertension and other serious cardiovascular disorders. From lifestyle modifications to emergent transcatheter aortic valve replacement, this presentation will help bring your skills to the next level in developing strategies to improve patient outcomes. The session includes the latest screening guidelines from the American College of Cardiology and considerations regarding pharmacologic treatment options.
After participating in this session, you will have increased your knowledge in the following topics:
- Brain natriuretic peptide-guided therapy, ACE inhibitors, and subcutaneous furosemide
- Vest Prevention of Early Sudden Death Trial (VEST trial)
- Management of myocardial injury after noncardiac surgery
- Infective endocarditis and atrial fibrillation