The Inova Heart and Vascular Institute 2013 Cardiovascular Symposium provides physicians with a working knowledge of clinically relevant and up-to-date topics using a combined lecture and case study approach. This interactive, evidence-based conference combines prestigious speakers and cutting-edge clinical research for a practical overview of commonly encountered problems in clinical cardiology, focusing on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of these issues.
Heart Disease is the number one killer of American men and women. An estimated 82,600,000 people in the United States have some form of cardiovascular disease and the prevalence continues to rise. Despite the well documented known risk factors, such as dyslipidemia, hypertension and diabetes, these conditions are undertreated.
The Inova Heart and Vascular Institute Cardiovascular Symposium is designated for cardiovascular clinicians, primary care physicians, fellows and residents in training, advanced practice nurses, nurses in cardiology and other medical professionals interested in cardiovascular disease prevention and management.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Medical Society of Virginia (MSV) through the joint sponsorship of Inova Health System Office of Continuing Medical Education and Virginia Cardiovascular Foundation. The Inova Health System Office of Continuing Medical Education is accredited by the Medical Society of Virginia to provide continuing medical education for physicians
The Inova Office of Continuing Medical Education designates this educational activity for a maximum of
10.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Physicians may claim up to
10.5 credits in Type 1 CME on the Virginia Board of Medicine Continued Competency and Assessment Form required for renewal of an active medical license in Virginia.
