Enrollment for this course will be open in the following time periods:

• June Course (Registration open from May 1 - May 25)
• July Course (Registration open from June 1 - June 25)

RIACC members in good standing are invited to participate in the course that best fits their schedule and must commit to completing all four modules within the course, as well as a pre- and post- test of the course.

Gain the knowledge and competencies needed to optimize cardiovascular risk reduction in your patients through diet change.  Register for access to these web-based modules and up-to-date nutrition topics.

MODULE 1:  WHY NUTRITION MATTERS IN MEDICINE

• Why Poor Nutrition is a Health Crisis
• Value of Nutrition Education in Clinician Self-Care
• What We Know About Whole-Food Diets
• How Much Can Diet Help?
• Health Impact of Ultraprocessed Foods
• How Quickly Can Diet Act?
• Why Not Focus on Nutrients?
• What About Cholesterol?
• Diet and Diabetes
• Can Diet Halt the Progression of Heart Disease?

MODULE 2: DIETARY FATS AND PATIENT HEALTH

• Saturated Fats: Why the Concern?
• Saturated Fat and Vascular Disease
•  Replacements for Saturated Fat
• Polyunsaturated Fats’ Effect on Health
• Omega-3 and Omega-6
• Forms of Omega-3 and What They Do
• Monounsaturated Fats’ Effect on Health and Cardiovascular Risk
• The Dangers of Trans Fats
• Cholesterol: Sources, Functions, and Health Risks
• Oils and High-Temperature Cooking

MODULE 3:   HELPING YOUR PATIENTS UNDERSTAND CARBOHYDRATES & PROTEIN

• Classifying Carbs
• Sugars, Their Chemistry, and Added Sugar
• Simple vs. Complex Carbs
• Understanding Glycemic Load
• What about Natural Sugar?
• Understanding Whole Grains
• What to Know About Artificial Sweeteners
• Fiber: One Mark of Dietary Quality
• How Much Patients Need
• Selecting High-Fiber Foods
• Alcohol: Its Effect on Health
• Proteins’ Importance and How Much is Needed
• Varied Sources of Dietary Protein
• Red Meat and Health Risks
• Gluten: A Protein in the Spotlight
• Sodium and Calcium: Sources and Amounts Needed

MODULE 4:   COUNSELING YOUR PATIENTS ABOUT NUTRITION

Module 4 is a capstone skill-building experience to help you put into practice the nutrition knowledge gained in the previous three modules.

• Food Insecurity and Your Role as a Clinician
• Rx for Lower-Cost Foods
• Tips for Building Low-Cost, Healthy Meals
• Popular Diets: Key Attributes, Common Variations, and How to Respond to Common Patient Questions
• Cultivating Patient Motivation
• The 3 Skills of Motivational Interviewing
• 4 Tips for Rapid Nutritional Counseling
• How Clinician Resilience and Self-Care Affect Patient Care
• More than 20 patient Q&A scenarios covering a wide variety of clinical examples

Redefining Relief: Emerging Innovations in the Management of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Live Virtual Meeting

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM CT

For full accreditation information and to register, click here or go to:

https://clinicaloptions.com/events/pulmonary-arterial-hypertension/pulmonary-arterial-hypertension/11336-13397

Faculty

Vallerie V. McLaughlin, MD

Kim A. Eagle, MD Endowed Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine

Interim Chief Clinical Officer, Ambulatory Care Services

Director, Pulmonary Hypertension Program

Michigan Medicine

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, learners should be able to:

·         Explain the pathophysiology, presentation, and risk of disease progression, emphasizing the role of early detection and diagnosis in enhancing patient outcomes

·         Construct a guideline-directed, personalized initial treatment plan for a patient with PAH

·         Outline evidence for emerging therapy approaches under investigation for management of PAH

2024 RIACC Annual Meeting
Thursday, September 12th at 6:00 P.M. Eastern 
Cafe Nuovo, One Citizens Plaza, Providence, RI

Join us in welcoming David E. Winchester, MD, MS, FACC - Board of Governors Chair-Elect

David E. Winchester, MD, MS, FACC, is a Professor of Medicine and Radiology at the University of Florida College of Medicine. He is a staff cardiologist at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center and Senior Medical Adviser for the VA Office of Integrated Veterans Care.

After attending medical school at the University of South Florida, he completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Virginia and cardiology fellowship at the University of Florida.

His other interests include quality improvement, health services research, noninvasive cardiac imaging and appropriateness of care.

6:00 p.m.

Check-In Opens

Cocktails and Networking with Exhibitors

7:00 p.m.

Welcome and Chapter Update

Karen Aspry, MD, FACC – Chapter Governor

7:30 p.m.

American College of Cardiology Update 

Guest Speaker David Winchester, MD, FACC

Board of Governors Chair-Elect, American College of Cardiology

8:15 p.m.

Cardiovascular Team Update

Patty Leary, NP - Chapter CVT Representative

8:30 p.m.

Fellow-in-Training Clinical Update

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.