At the Heart of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention 2026

At the Heart of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention 2026 is organized by Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation (MHIF) and will be held on May 14, 2026 at Southview Country Club, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States of America.

Description:
This evening dinner symposium will educate physicians, advanced care providers and the broader healthcare team on current guidelines and opinion on the identification of risk factors, prevention measures and treatment options for cardiovascular disease.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. The aging population, increase in obesity and cardiometabolic disease, ongoing health disparities and the suboptimal control of risk factors will likely exacerbate the incidence of cardiovascular disease in future years. This cardiovascular disease prevention conference will educate physicians, advanced care providers and the broader healthcare team on current guidelines and opinion on the identification of risk factors, prevention measures and treatment options for cardiovascular disease.

Learning Objectives:
1. Describe recent updates to blood pressure management guidelines and evaluate how emerging wearable technologies can support hypertension monitoring and care.
2. Explain how to interpret coronary artery calcium scores.
3. Discuss emerging imaging strategies that will enhance cardiovascular risk assessment.
4. Describe how the menopause transition influences cardiometabolic risk in women.
5. Apply evidence-based approaches to manage CVD risk during and after the menopause transition, including hormone replacement therapy.