Cardiovascular Disease in Women

Cardiovascular Disease in women Live Online Seminar

Key topics to be covered:

• Metabolic conditions that increase the risk of the metabolic syndrome: PCOS, gestational diabetes, prediabetes, and hyperinsulinemia.
• Insulin related disorders in the development of cardiovascular disease.
• Estrogen and cardiovascular disease.
• Menopause risk factors for heart disease.
• Nutrition, exercise and drug therapy in the prevention and treatment of hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia & hypertension.

Course Objectives

• List the metabolic complications of the metabolic syndrome and outline current dietary, exercise and pharmacological interventions for treatment/prevention.
• Explain the role of VAT in the development of the metabolic syndrome, hypertension, insulin resistance and inflammation.
• Discuss the current research on estrogen therapy and its effect on the cardiovascular system.
• Discuss dietary and exercise strategies for reducing heart disease in women.

Accreditations

	Nursing Professionals (3 hours LIVE credit) CE International is an approved provider by the Alabama State Nurses Association, which is accredited as an approver of continuing education in nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (provider # 5-132). MED2000’s CA BRN#CEP 11697.
	Pharmacists (3 hours LIVE credit) This course is cosponsored by MED2000, Inc. who is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. ACPE # 826-999-10-004-L01-P & T, IRD: 2-10. Full attendance and completion of course evaluation is required to receive statement of credit at conclusion of seminar. This is a knowledge based seminar.
	Registered Dietitians and RDTs (3 hours LIVE CPEUs) This course is cosponsored by MED2000, Inc. who is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider (ME001) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). CPE level I and II.
	Physical Therapy Professionals (3 hours LIVE credit) This course offers 3 hours of credit. If your state requires prior approval, check with your state board to determine how to receive credit.
	Occupational Therapy Professionals (3 hours LIVE credit) The course is co-sponsored by MED2000, Inc., an approved provider by the American Occupational Therapy Association and the FL Board of OT Practice (#133). The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. Category 1.
	Certified Athletic Trainers (#P2662) (3 hours LIVE credit) This course is cosponsored by MED2000, Inc. who is recognized by the NATA Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education for certified athletic trainers .