New Paradigms in Cardiology: Managing Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease in Cardiology Practice

with Pam R. Taub, MD, FACC, FASPC

Director of Preventive Cardiology

Director of Step Family Foundation Cardiovascular

Rehabilitation and Wellness Center

Professor of Medicine - UC San Diego Health System

La Jolla, California

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Recognizing that obesity is a major and consistent risk factor for CVD, the burden of CVD is expected to rise along with the obesity rate. Early intervention is central to reducing the risk of obesity-related comorbidities, including CVD, but a significant proportion of individuals with obesity are never diagnosed and do not receive specialty care. Modest weight reduction improves health outcomes, with significant weight loss resulting in even greater health benefits. Consistent with this, guidelines for obesity management advocate the use of multiple interventions to address weight management. How can cardiology teams do their part?

Cardiologists are increasingly involved in this new era where obesity and cardiovascular (CV) comorbidities can be treated in tandem.

This live, regional educational series allows learners to interact with an expert and ask their questions about a topic that seems to be everywhere. By the end, learners will better understand when and how to prioritize the treatment of obesity and how anti-obesity medications affect weight and CV risk. Taking that knowledge one step further, the expert will share practical strategies to effectively diagnose and treat patients in the cardiology setting. Stay ahead of the curve in these paradigm-shifting times for CVD.

Don’t miss your chance to participate!

Educational Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:

• Explain the rationale for prioritizing the treatment of obesity in the context of mitigating CV risk among patients with excess weight

• Describe the long-term efficacy and safety of weight loss pharmacotherapy to reduce the risk of obesity-related CV comorbidities

• Apply diagnostic and monitoring strategies that facilitate evidence-based interventions to manage excess body weight or obesity in cardiology care settings

Accreditation, Support, and Credit

In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, 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.

Support

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Novo Nordisk Inc.

Physicians

PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, designates this live 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 activity

Join us in welcoming Cathleen Biga, MSN, MACC
Immediate Past President, American College of Cardiology

Cathleen Biga, MSN, MACC, is President and CEO of Cardiovascular Management of Illinois, a cardiology physician practice management company. She has worked with more than 100 cardiovascular providers in the Chicago area and partners in their cardiovascular service lines at more than 14 acute care hospitals. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from the Mayo/College of St. Teresa and Master of Science in Nursing from Northern Illinois University School of Nursing.

Biga has more than 40 years of experience as a registered nurse, service line director, hospital vice president and CEO. She has 30 years of experience in physician practice management. She has been active nationally in consulting on strategic planning, operational efficiencies, integrated financial and quality initiatives, and growth and development of the cardiovascular service lines.

She is focused on facilitating the integration of strategic, financial and quality perspectives between cardiovascular service lines at practices and hospitals. In addition, she consults and lectures on numerous contemporary cardiovascular topics. Biga is a past member of the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Board and was the Inaugural Chair of MedAxiom's Board of Managers.

During her term as ACC President from 2024-2025, Biga led the execution of the first year of ACC's new Strategic Plan, focusing on increasing communication, ensuring members understand the Board's initiatives, demonstrating commitment to quality improvement, and transforming cardiovascular care delivery. Biga also helped advance dyad leadership and team-based care, implementing critical programs and guidelines to empower physician-led teams in adopting guideline-directed medical therapy.

Cancellations made 14 days or more in advance of the event date, will receive a 100% refund. Cancellations made after the 14-day window will not receive a refund for the event.