OVERVIEW

Arrhythmias and Cardiomyopathy in Women is organized by Scripps Conference Services CME.

Released On: April 15, 2021
Expires On: October 15, 2021

Target Audience:
This activity is intended for physicians and other health care practitioners who see and treat female patients with cardiovascular conditions.

CME Accreditation:
Physicians:
Scripps Health designates this internet enduring material for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Physician Assistants:
PAs may claim a maximum of 4 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

Program Overview:
This continuing education activity will explore new and emerging risk factors for women’s heart disease while highlighting areas of discrepancy in care management related to gender. The goal of this activity is to improve outcomes for women with cardiovascular disease and arrhythmias as well as provide educational interventions for both primary and secondary prevention.

Educational Objectives:
After completing this internet enduring material, participants should be able to:
• Discuss cardiovascular disease, conditions and risk factors which are more common and/or unique to women.
• Identify the varied and atypical presentation of heart disease and arrhythmia in women.
• Reflect on the underutilization of standard medical and device therapies in women compared to men.
• Explore gender differences in the management of heart failure, valvular disease, and arrhythmia with a focus on the paucity of data for women.