Member Event: Cardiovascular Symposium

Learn about best practices in cardiovascular care. Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute providers will discuss topics in prevention, diagnosis, management, and treatment of cardiovascular conditions.

Our events are open to all health care professionals. Join us for one - or all events in the series! Registration required. 

Schedule

• 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Sign-in & Exhibitors
• 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. | Dinner, Lecture, Q&A Panel
• 8:30 - 9:00 p.m. | Networking, Evaluations, Event Conclusion

Presentations

Coronary Artery Disease Prevention Update | Elizabeth Tuohy, MD

• Identify very-high-risk patients who benefit from achieving LDL levels less than 55 mg/dl
• Appreciate the cardiovascular risk of elevated Lp(a)
• Understand published data regarding use of colchicine in stable coronary artery disease

CTA and Calcium Scoring Overview | Akbar Khan, MD

• Utility of non-contrast cardiac CT/calcium scoring in risk stratification of asymptomatic patients.
• Utility of contrast CTA in evaluation of chest pain.
• Review clinical trial data regarding the accuracy of CTA and why it is superior to stress testing.

Host

• RJ Dahiya, MD

Accreditation & Continuing Education

The individual is responsible for determining whether this activity meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education for their discipline. In addition, you may be required to provide proof of attendance to the board upon request such as certificate, handout, agenda etc. You should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.

Physicians

Allina Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Allina Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses

This activity has been designed to meet the Minnesota Board of Nursing continuing education requirements for 1.5 hours of credit. However, the nurse is responsible for determining whether this activity meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education for their discipline.