Modifying Cardiovascular Risk Parameters Through Effective Management of Obesity and Relevant Comorbidities
Released On
April 28, 2023
Expires On
April 28, 2024
Media Type
Internet
Completion Time
60 minutes
Specialty
Obesity, Cardiovascular Health
Topic(s)
Obesity, Cardiovascular Health
This activity is provided by Med Learning Group.
This activity is co-provided by AMEDCO
Nursing learners, view this Learner Notification prior to starting this activity
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Novo Nordisk, Inc.
Credit Available
- Physicians — maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
- Nurses — 1.0 Contact Hours
All other healthcare professionals completing this course will be issued a statement of participation.
Target Audience
This educational activity is intended for cardiologists, primary care physicians, and supporting healthcare professionals who manage patients with obesity.
Program Overview
This enduring activity has been designed for healthcare professionals who manage obesity patients. The program will seek to help HCPs increase their recognition of obesity as a disease; recognize the burden of comorbidities associated with obesity; and increase their ability to apply clinical data to guide treatment selection for obesity. Learners will also recognize the need for implementing guideline-based management of obesity across providers and increase their comfort with the integration of weight reduction pharmacotherapy.
Learning Objectives
Upon the completion of this program, attendees should be able to:
- Summarize the characteristics of obesity from a pathophysiologic perspective, including effects on cardiovascular outcomes and associated disease-related burdens
- Evaluate barriers to recognition of obesity as a medical diagnosis in the cardiology setting that require therapeutic intervention in addition to lifestyle change
- Interpret clinical evidence in weight reduction with currently available and emerging therapies for obesity management from a cardiology perspective
- Synthesize best practices from evidence-based guidelines to individualize the medical management of obesity from a cardiology perspective
- Assess best practices for the cardiologist in coordination of multidisciplinary care and shared decision-making approaches for patients with obesity
Faculty
Javier Morales, MD, FACP, FACE
Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine
Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
Vice President
Advanced Internal Medicine Group, PC
East Hills, NY
Gerald V. Naccarelli MD, FACC, FHRS, FAHA
Bernard Trabin Chair of Cardiology
Professor of Medicine
Chief, Division of Cardiology
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Hershey, PA
Accreditation Statement
Med Learning Group is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. This CME activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Essentials.
Physician Credit Designation Statement
Med Learning Group designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the enduring activity.
Joint Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Med Learning Group. Amedco LLC 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.
Nursing Continuing Education Credit Designation
Amedco LLC designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 ANCC contact hour.
Disclosure Policy Statement
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, educational programs sponsored by Med Learning Group must demonstrate balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor. All faculty, authors, editors, staff, and planning committee members participating in an MLG-sponsored activity are required to disclose any relevant financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services that are discussed in an educational activity.
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Responsibility
- Javier Morales, MD
- Consulting Fee: Novo Nordisk, Lilly, Boehringer Ingelheim, Bayer
- Speakers Bureaus: Novo Nordisk, Lilly, Boehringer Ingelheim, Bayer, and Amgen
- Gerald V. Naccarelli MD
- Consulting Fees: Sanofi, Acesion, Milestone, InCarda Therapeutics, and Glaxo Smith Kline
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
CME Content Review
The content of this activity was independently peer reviewed.
The reviewer of this activity has nothing to disclose.
CNE Content Review
The content of this activity was peer reviewed by a nurse reviewer.
The reviewer of this activity has nothing to disclose.
Staff Planners and Managers
The staff, planners, and managers reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they have with ineligible companies related to the content of this CME/CE activity:
Matthew Frese, MBA, General Manager of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Christina Gallo, SVP, Educational Development for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Michael Page, RPh, PharmD, Medical Director for Med Learning Group, discloses an ownership stake in Advantific, LLC.
Lauren Welch, MA, VP, Accreditation and Outcomes for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Marissa Mays-Verman, Program Manager for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Alexis Klinger, Program Coordinator for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Aimee Meissner, Accreditation and Outcomes Coordinator for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Method of Participation
There are no fees for participating and receiving CME credit for this enduring activity. To receive CME/CNE credit participants must:
- Read the CME/CNE information and faculty disclosures.
- Participate in the enduring activity.
- Complete the online post-test and evaluation
You will receive your certificate as a downloadable file.
Course Viewing Requirements
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Supported Phones & Tablets:
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iPhone/iPad with iOS 6.1 or above
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
Med Learning Group requires that faculty participating in any CME activity disclose to the audience when discussing any unlabeled or investigational use of any commercial product or device not yet approved for use in the United States. During this lecture, the faculty may mention the use of medications for both FDA-approved and non-approved indications.
Disclaimer
Med Learning Group makes every effort to develop CME activities that are science based. This activity is designed for educational purposes. Participants have a responsibility to use this information to enhance their professional development in an effort to improve patient outcomes. Conclusions drawn by the participants should be derived from careful consideration of all available scientific information. The participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic decision-making expertise before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.
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