Module II: Cardiology - CME Evaluation (Sec. 150)

Thank you for completing Module II on A4M/MMI's online learning platform, Blackboard, which serves as the classroom and information center for all coursework. Students completing a module online will find all necessary module materials in Blackboard. 
 
Within GW's platform you will complete an evaluation, claim your CE credit and obtain a certificate for your records. 
 
Please proceed to the "start" button to begin the course evaluation.
 
Should you have any questions, please reach out to cme@a4m.com or program@a4m.com. You are also welcome to give us a call at 561-997-0112. 

 

Target Audience

This course is designed for physicians (internal medicine, family medicine, endocrinologists, general medicine, and OB-GYN), pharmacists, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals interested in learning about the advancements of preventative and anti-aging medicine.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
  • Understand the role of endothelial dysfunction, nitric oxide, angiotensin II and aldosterone in atherosclerosis, CHD and CVD
  • Understand how inflammation, oxidative stress and vascular immune dysfunction promote CVD and CHD
  • Be familiar with the pathways of vascular aging, pathogenesis, and how they relate to the prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis, CHD and CVD
  • Understand and apply advanced lipid testing (lipid particle number and size and HDL functionality and quality) for the diagnosis and treatment of dyslipidemia in clinical practice
  • Present, review and discuss clinical cases on hypertension, dyslipidemia, CHD and CVD
  • Measure the three finite vascular responses (inflammation, oxidative stress and vascular immune function), plasma renin activity (PRA) and aldosterone to select optimal integrative anti-hypertensive therapy to reduce BP and decrease CVD
  • Review and understand the role of the microbiome in CVD
  • Review diet, lifestyle, and nutraceutical options for clinically managing dyslipidemia, cardiovascular inflammation, homocysteine, insulin resistance, and related conditions

Additional Information

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 24.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Course opens: 
02/22/2021
Course expires: 
02/21/2024
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This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
 
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 24 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Available Credit

  • 24.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
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