Preventive Cardiology as a Subspecialty of Cardiovascular Medicine: JACC Council Perspective is organized by American College of Cardiology (ACC).

Release Date: Oct 7, 2019
Expired Date: Oct 06, 2020

Target Audience:
JACC Journal CME/MOC/ECME is intended for physicians who treat patients with cardiovascular disease.

Credit Offered:
• 1 CME Credit
• 1 ECME Credit
• 1 MOC Credit

Description:
Now is the time to establish a dedicated Preventive Cardiology subspecialty to train the clinicians of the future. This American College of Cardiology Council Perspective aims to define the need for Preventive Cardiology as a unique subspecialty, broaches controversies, provides a structure for future training and education, and identifies possible paths forward to professional certification.

Learner Objectives:
After reading this article the reader should be able to:
• Discuss the coalescence of competencies necessary to provide expert guidance to patients seeking cardiovascular risk assessment and management.
• Define initial strategies to consolidate and standardize education and training in cardiovascular disease prevention.

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