Cost

• Individual: $50
• Student: $25

REGISTER.

Registration includes breakfast, snack, and lunch. Please send any questions or dietary restrictions to lezlie@iowaheartfoundation.org.
 

Hot Topics and Trends in the American College of Cardiology

Christopher M. Kramer, MD
Cardiologist, Heart and Vascular Center, UVA Health
Chief, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Virginia
Vice President, American College of Cardiology\

1. Provide high-level care to all patients based on the most recent guidelines, medical evidence, and standards of care.
2. Review current evidence-based practice recommendations in cardiology.
3. Use tools and clinical solutions sets available for high-value topics in cardiovascular care.
4. Provide hands-on resources, such as checklists, worksheets, apps, and other tools, to help facilities and healthcare teams implement guidelines-based and best-practice care and address common clinical issues.

Post-Stroke Monitoring for Atrial Fibrillation

Michael Spooner, MD, FACC
Cardiologist, MercyOne Mason City

1. Differentiate between stroke and stroke-related atrial fibrillation
2. Verbalize monitoring options for arrhythmias.
3. Discuss current treatment options.
4. Review the latest guidelines for post-stroke monitoring.

Overview of Peripheral Artery Disease and Treatment Options

Zane Young, MD
Peripheral Vascular Surgeon, Iowa Heart Center

1. Define peripheral artery disease.
2. Verbalize clinical guidelines for the diagnosis and management of peripheral artery disease. 
3. Discuss management and treatment options that vascular surgeons offer.

10:00 am

Break

10:30 am

Cardio-Oncology

Isabella Grumbach, MD, PhD, FAHA
Professor and Interim Chair, Internal Medicine; Professor, Radiation Oncology, Vice Chair for Research, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa

1. Identify the oncologic indications, mechanisms of action, and cardiotoxicity risk of specific therapies that comprise the pillars of cancer treatment, such as chemotherapy, immune therapy, targeted therapy, and radiation.
2. Review the evidence supporting guideline recommendations regarding risk stratification and monitoring strategies in cancer patients treated with potentially cardiotoxic therapies.
3. Recognize the overlap between cancer and cardiovascular disease, going beyond the cardiotoxicity of cancer therapies to understand their broader impact on health.
4. Share a multi-disciplinary, interprofessional cardio-oncology care team approach and successful framework to advance the overall cardiovascular care of cancer patients and survivors.

11:00 am

Cardiovascular-Kidney Metabolic Syndrome

Enrico Martin, MD
Cardiologist, MercyOne Iowa Heart Center

1. Define Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) Syndrome.  
2. Intersect CKM risk factors and the core principles in managing cardiovascular disease.  
3. Explain current treatment options and guidelines available.    

11:30 am

Hypertension and the Effect it has on Brain Health

Lisa Groon
Senior Health Systems Director, Alzheimer's Association

1. Identify basic facts and figures regarding hypertension and its association with Alzheimer's and other dementias.
2. Distinguish modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for Alzheimer's and those related to heart health. 
3. Summarize why early detection and diagnosis are important. 
4. Describe advances in clinical trials, treatments, or lifestyle interventions related to heart health and hypertension control.

12:00 pm

Panel Discussion: The Great Debate in Cardiac Case Management

Denise M. Sorrentino, MD (Moderator)
Electrophysiologist, MercyOne Iowa Heart Center

Daniel Shivapour, MD
Interventional Cardiologist, Iowa Heart Center

Kyle Ulveling, MD
Cardiologist, Iowa Heart Center

12:30 pm

Adjourn