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Topic:  GLP 1 Medications from a Cardiology Perspective 

Speaker:

Shoeb Mohammed Hussain MD

Advocate Lutheran General Medical Center 

Director of Heart failure service 

Director of CCU 

 

Moderator:

Jeffrey B. Ziffra, DO

Cardiologist

Advocate Heart Institute

Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital Advocate Medical Group

Downers Grove, IL

 

Course Overview: This session reviews the evolution of GLP-1–based therapies from diabetes management to cardiovascular risk reduction, and translates the evidence into practical prescribing and monitoring guidance for cardiologists

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of the activity, the learner should be able to:

    • Learn about the different GLP1 RA drugs and indications
    • Explore the cardiovascular benefits of these medications 
    • Explore the cost benefit analysis and compare them to SGLT 2 inhibitors 
Session date: 
05/13/2026 - 7:00am to 8:00am CDT
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  • 1.00 American Board of Surgery
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  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
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    Attendance Credit
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