Cardiovascular Grand Rounds is an educational program designed for healthcare providers in the cardiovascular field, including Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, and APRNs. The primary goal is to enhance patient care by addressing knowledge gaps through evidence-based education. The program covers a broad range of topics, including general cardiology, cardiac imaging, heart failure, electrophysiology, and interventional cardiology, and will be led by nationally renowned experts. By fostering critical thinking and collaboration, it aims to improve patient outcomes.

Course Directors:

• Dennis Disch, MD - Advocate Health
• David Herrington, MD, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
• Esther Kim, MD, MPH, Atrium Health, Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute
• Ali Valika, MD, Advocate Health

Overall Objectives:

1. Identify common risk factors of cardiovascular disease and their potential impact on the development of cardiovascular disease.
2. Analyze evidence-based guidelines for management of cardiovascular disease treatment and management.
3. Evaluate recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of various cardiovascular conditions, such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, and women's cardiovascular health.

Target Audience:  
This activity is designed for physicians and other healthcare professionals.
 

Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, Advocate Health 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.

Credit Statement(s)

American Medical Association (AMA) 
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of [node:course-credit:ama:max] 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Board Recognition Statement(s)

American Board of Surgery (ABS)
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.