Title: 2023 Hospital and Internal Medicine: A Clinical Update and Review of Common Problems – Day 2 (Non-Physician)

Faculty: David A. Horowitz, M.D., Kendal Williams, M.D., M.P.H.

Release Date: 7/1/2023 Expiration Date: 7/1/2026

Day 2    

Update on the Management of Acute Coronary Syndromes. (Williams)

Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:^{GL, COMP}

1. Distinguish the forms of ACS and their relative prognoses.
2. Based on the most recent AHA/ACC guidelines, Apply the appropriate initial management of patients experiencing acute coronary syndromes.
3. Based on the most recent AHA/ACC guidelines, categorize the therapeutic options for patients with unstable angina and post MI.
4. Based on the most recent AHA/ACC guidelines, Employ the secondary prevention strategies for patients who have experienced an acute coronary syndrome

Update on the Evaluation of Chest Pain (Williams)

Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: ^{GL, COMP}

1. Based on recent standard of care publications, review the contribution of history, physical exam, and EKG findings to the evaluation of chest pain.
2. Distinguish ischemic EKG changes from their common mimics.
3. Apply the use of novel and standard cardiac biomarkers to the diagnosis of ACS.
4. Based on the guidance from the ACC/AHAS and recent significant research studies, determine the best evaluation strategy for the individual chest pain patient.

Update on the Management of Congestive Heart Failure in the Hospitalized Patient (Williams)

Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: ^{GL, COMP}

1. Based on the most recent AHA/ACC guidelines, employ the secondary prevention strategies for patients who have experienced an acute coronary syndrome.

 Practical Approach to the Patient with Hyperlipidemia (Horowitz)

Upon completion of this session, using multiple research trials as well as the recommendations of the NCEP, the participant should be able to: ^{GL, COMP}

1. Apply the current NCEP guidelines.
2. Develop a practical approach for considering the new medications available.
3. Consider the new targets developed for cholesterol end point.

Practical Approach to the Patient with Diabetes (Horowitz)

Upon completion of this session, using multiple research trials as well as recommendations from the ADA, EASN, AGA, CDA, AACE, ACP, and the AAFP, the participant should be able to: ^{GL, COMP}

5. Consider this primer on management.
6. Distinguish the patient who is likely to go on to develop complications and appreciate the potential long-term course.
7. Apply the current guidelines for therapy and access the anticipated outcome goals.