Cardiology and Geriatrics for Primary Care
Nov 24, 2024 – Nov 26, 2024
Longboat Key/Lido Key/Sarasota - Zota Beach Resort
Tuition Discount
Past Attendees Save $50: Past MCE Conferences attendees (within the previous three years) automatically receive a $50 discount at checkout.
Bring a Friend or Colleague and Save $50: If you are attending with another healthcare professional you are eligible for a $50 discount.
Overview & Agenda
Cardiology and Geriatrics for Primary Care – 12 Credits
This program includes 2.0 hours of content intended to meet the Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act requirements for DEA license renewal.
Overview
This conference is designed to provide primary care practitioners with up-to-date, evidence-based information on commonly encountered issues in Cardiology and Geriatrics, while suggesting pragmatic approaches to clinical management. The discussion-based format of the conference will encourage audience participation through dynamic lectures, case-based studies, and hands-on workshops. Keynote speakers will present and critically assess recent advancements and industry updates in Cardiology and Geriatrics with the goal of enhancing the knowledge-base and core competence of attendees. The successful completion of this interactive program diagnosing, treating, and prescribing the most effective courses of treatment, with the goal of improving patient outcomes.
Target Audience
All Physicians and other Healthcare Professionals seeking clinical information about issues in Cardiology and Geriatrics.
Sunday, November 24th
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM:
Multimorbidity: Discussing Goals of Care and the Challenging Decisions
Objectives: 1) Illustrate the four principles of clinical ethics 2) Discuss principles of shared decision-making and the challenges to achieving this 3) Define the “technological imperative” and how it applies in the care of seriously ill patients 4) Interpret preferences regarding survival, quality of life, and cost to patients for optimal patient-centered outcomes
8:30 AM – 8:35 AM: BREAK
8:35 AM – 9:35 AM:
Heart Failure
Objectives: 1) Recognize and interpret signs and symptoms of heart failure exacerbation, assess fluid status, and optimize medication therapy according to current guidelines, such as ACE-I, ARBs, ARNIs, SGLT2i, beta-blockers, and aldosterone antagonists 2) Define the pathophysiology of heart failure, including mechanisms of myocardial dysfunction, neurohormonal activation, and compensatory responses 3) Formulate individualized treatment plans aimed at improving symptoms, reducing hospitalizations, and optimizing long-term outcomes
9:35 AM – 9:45 AM: BREAK
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM:
Coronary Artery Disease
Objectives: 1) Review the pathophysiology, risk factors, and natural history of CAD 2) Apply evidence-based management strategies aimed at reducing mortality and preventing disease progression 3) Select appropriate pharmacological therapies for the management of CAD 4) Develop individualized treatment plans tailored to patients’ clinical profiles and risk factors
10:45 AM – 10:50 AM: BREAK
10:50 AM – 11:50 AM:
Hypertension
Objectives: 1) Accurately measure and diagnose HTN, pre-HTN, sustained HTN, masked HTN, and white coat HTN 2) Discuss causes of primary and secondary HTN 3) Develop a comprehensive understanding of the pathophysiology, risk factors, and complications associated with HTN 4) Formulate individualized treatment plans tailored to treat HTN and overall reduce cardiovascular risk through lifestyle modifications and pharmacological interventions
Monday, November 25th
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM:
Opioids and Pain Management in the Seriously Ill
Objectives: 1) Discuss how pain management strategies may vary in seriously ill patients, those approaching end-of-life, or those with chronic pain syndromes 2) Describe differences between dose, onset and duration of opioids based on drug formulation, route administered and tolerance 3) List commonly encountered opioid side-effects
8:30 AM – 8:35 AM: BREAK
8:35 AM – 9:35 AM:
Non-Malignant Pain Considerations and Safe Opioid Prescribing
Objectives: 1) Develop a deeper understanding of the neurobiology of chronic pain and how this relates to pharmacologic targets 2) Develop a data-driven and practical understanding of dosing, benefits, and side-effects of common non-opioid pharmacologic agents 3) Review pharmacologic algorithms for treating common pain syndromes, such as acute back pain, fibromyalgia, and neuropathic pain 4) Develop a practical approach to opioid risk stratification and identification of opioid use disorder
9:35 AM – 9:45 AM: BREAK
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM:
Assessment of Patients Presenting with Chest Pain
Objectives: 1) Conduct a comprehensive assessment of patients presenting with chest pain, including a focused medical history and physical examination 2) Utilize appropriate diagnostic tests, such as EKG, CXR, echo and laboratory 3) Identify potential life-threatening causes of chest pain, such as acute coronary syndrome, myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism, and aortic dissection 4) Develop a systematic approach to differentiate between benign and urgent etiologies through critical analysis of clinical findings and diagnostic results
10:45 AM – 10:50 AM: BREAK
10:50 AM – 11:50 AM:
Diabetes and Heart Disease
Objectives: 1) Describe the pathophysiological mechanisms by which diabetes contributes to the development and progression of CVD, including the roles of hyperglycemia, endothelial dysfunction, and chronic inflammation 2) Review current guidelines and evidence-based practices for the treatment of CVD in diabetic patients, including the use of antidiabetic agents with cardiovascular benefits, such as SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP1 agonists, antihypertensive therapies, and lipid-lowering treatments
Tuesday, November 26th
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM:
Patient-Specific Cases
Objectives: 1) Categorize heart failure severity, create personalized treatment plans, and implement monitoring strategies to optimize outcomes and prevent readmissions 2) Evaluate blood pressure, assess cardiovascular risk factors, and develop management strategies to achieve target BP and reduce complication risks for stroke or heart disease 3) Assess CAD severity through clinical evaluation and testing, then develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve long-term outcomes 4) Assess the interplay between diabetes and cardiovascular health, develop a treatment plan that optimizes blood sugar control while also addressing cardiovascular risk factors, and implement strategies to prevent adverse cardiovascular outcome in diabetic patients
8:30 AM – 8:35 AM: BREAK
8:35 AM – 9:35 AM:
Polypharmacy and Pearls for Non-Pain Symptom Management in the Elderly
Objectives: 1) Compare and contrast efficacy of antiemetics and how to select appropriate medication based on patient symptom profile 2) Interpret evidence of the role of oxygen and opioids in treatment of dyspnea 3) Describe common management strategies for the care of patients who are actively dying and/or receiving comfort cares
9:35 AM – 9:45 AM: BREAK
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM:
Delirium and Depression in the Elderly
Objectives: 1) Become familiar with the diagnosis of major depression and its epidemiology in older adults 2) Discuss two quick office-based screening tools 3) Review evidence-based pharmacological and nonpharmacological management strategies 4) Differentiate depression from dementia and delirium
10:45 AM – 10:50 AM: BREAK
10:50 AM – 11:50 AM:
Approaches to Early- and Late-Stage Dementia Syndromes
Objectives: 1) Compare cognitive impairment and dementia, and discuss the common trajectories of each 2) Interpret the best evidence in investigating the role of nutritional support in patients with dementia 3) Describe common prognostic scales for patients with dementia, including the Mitchell Mortality Index and the FAST Score
Please Note: Content is subject to change without notice. Please refer to this activity website for the most current information.
Program Schedule
Date
Location
Description
Time
November 24, 2024
Zota Ballroom
Conference - Day 1
Continental Breakfast for Registered Attendees
Check-In Opens at 7:15 AM
7:30 AM - 11:50 AM
November 25, 2024
Zota Ballroom
Conference - Day 2
Continental Breakfast for Registered Attendees
7:30 AM - 11:50 AM
November 26, 2024
Zota Ballroom
Conference - Day 3
Continental Breakfast for Registered Attendees
7:30 AM - 11:50 AM
Accreditation
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education – ACCME
MCE Conferences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
MCE Conferences designates this live activity for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ABIM MOC Recognition
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 12 (part II) MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
American Academy of Family Physicians – AAFP
The AAFP has reviewed Cardiology and Geriatrics for Primary Care and deemed it acceptable for up to 12.00 Live AAFP Prescribed credit(s). Term of Approval is from 11/24/2024 to 11/26/2024. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™ toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1.
The College of Family Physicians of Canada – CFPC
The AAFP and the CFPC have a bilateral reciprocal certification agreement whereby: CME/CPD activities held across the Canada-U.S. border are certified according to the nationality of the primary target audiences regardless of where the providers are located. The activities will be reviewed according to the criteria of the certifying organization.
American Osteopathic Association – AOA
CME activities approved for AAFP credit are recognized by the AOA as equivalent to AOA Category 2 credit.
American Academy of Physician Assistants – AAPA
AAPA accepts Category 1 CME approval from the AAFP.
American Association of Nurse Practitioners – AANP
AAFP Prescribed Credits are accepted by the AANP.
American Nurses Credentialing Center – ANCC
According to the ANCC, the continuing education hours approved by the AAFP meet the ANCC-accredited CNE criteria.
Pharmacology Credits
This course has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 12 CME credits; please verify with your Medical Board which hours may be applied toward Pharmacology credit.
Hotel Accommodations
Lodging Reservations -To make your lodging reservation, please Click Here. If you need assistance, please contact our office at info@mceconferences.com.
Please note: Room categories and bedding are based on availability at the time of request.
Accommodations: These stylish accommodations invite you to get away from it all. Light-filled guest rooms and suites are designed with the Gulf Coast’s laidback elegance in mind. With spacious balconies and pristine views of the Gulf of Mexico, it’s a welcoming space to enjoy a romantic getaway, gathering, or family escape.
- Escalara Building – Resort View – $234 Per Room Per Night (Plus Applicable Taxes and Fees) 380 ft2 Escalera Standard View Rooms include two plush queen beds or a plush king with luxe linens, a refrigerator, coffee maker, and coastal chic decor.
Note: Room categories are based on availability at the time of request. - Escalara Building – Pool View – $248 Per Room Per Night (Plus Applicable Taxes and Fees) 380 ft2 Escalera Tower Pool View Rooms include two luxe queen beds or a plush king, a refrigerator, coffee maker, and welcoming coastal chic decor. Rooms look out onto our shimmering infinity-edge pool. Note: Room categories are based on availability at the time of request.
- Premium Opal Building – Resort View – $248 Per Room Per Night (Plus Applicable Taxes and Fees) 440 ft2 Opal Tower Standard View Rooms include two luxe queen beds or a plush king bed with luxe linens, a refrigerator, coffee maker, a twin sleeper sofa, and coastal chic decor. Note: Room categories are based on availability at the time of request.
- Premium Opal Building – Pool View – $263 Per Room Per Night (Plus Applicable Taxes and Fees) 440 ft2 Opal Tower Pool View Rooms include two luxe queen beds or a plush king bed with luxe linens, a twin sleeper sofa, a refrigerator, coffee maker, and welcoming coastal chic decor. Rooms look out onto our shimmering infinity-edge pool. Note: Room categories are based on availability at the time of request.
- Premium Opal Building – Partial Gulf View – $285 Per Room Per Night (Plus Applicable Taxes and Fees) 440 ft2 Opal Tower Partial Gulf View Rooms include two luxe queen beds or a plush king bed with luxe linens, a refrigerator, coffee maker, and welcoming coastal chic decor. Rooms look out onto partial views of the glimmering Gulf of Mexico. Note: Room categories are based on availability at the time of request.
- Premium Opal Building – Beach Front – $339 Per Room Per Night (Plus Applicable Taxes and Fees) 400 ft2 Opal Tower Beachfront rooms feature include two luxe queen beds or a plush king bed with luxe linens, a large bathroom with a walk-in shower, and a spacious private balcony overlooking Longboat Key and the glimmering Gulf of Mexico. Note: Room categories are based on availability at the time of request.
Please note: Room categories are based on availability at the time of request.
Additional Lodging Information:
Resort Fee: Please note that the Zota Beach Resort will offer guests in the MCE room block a reduced Resort Fee of $20 taxable per room per night (originally $39) which includes: access to Valet Parking, Wi-Fi in guestrooms and meeting space, Gulf View Fitness Center, unlimited local and toll free calls, daily turndown service, in-room bottled water and coffee, pool towel service at the resort pool and hot tub, beach chairs for use on Hotel’s private beach, daily newspaper delivery, business center, concierge services, daily refreshments in the lobby, and much more. Subject to changes by Hotel.
Taxes: There will also be a sales and occupancy tax added to the room rates and resort fee (currently 12%).
Additional Occupancy: Please be advised there may be a $30 per person per night fee added to any adults over the age of 18 beyond single or double occupancy.
Parking – Valet-parking is complimentary for MCE Conference Attendees.
Lodging Deposit – A Major Credit Card is used at the time of booking and a first-night room deposit to guarantee your reservation. Balance due to the hotel upon arrival.
Lodging Cancellations – Guests must cancel lodging reservations 7 days prior to the guest’s check-in date or the hotel will charge the credit card on file as a no show. No-shows and early departures are considered a cancellation: No refunds will be issued.
All lodging cancellations must be made directly with the lodging venue. Please refer to your lodging confirmation for contact information and policies.
Register & Book Your Lodging Early! The MCE reduced room rates will be available to registered attendees up until October 17, 2024 (based on availability). Our allotment for reduced room rates may sell out before this date. We urge you to secure your lodging reservation as early as possible. Reduced rates will also be offered for 3 nights pre and post-program dates (based on availability).
Room Reservation Guidelines – The lodging reservation link has been created for the MCE Conference continuing medical education program, and only guests that are registered for this CME conference are eligible to use this site in order to access discounted rooms and/or theme park tickets (if applicable).
- Attendees must register within (7) seven days of booking MCE discounted lodging to avoid cancellations or increased nightly rates (depending on Hotel/Resort policy).
- We allow a maximum of 2 room reservations per registered attendee, based on availability and rates at the time of booking.
- Rooms and/or tickets (if applicable) cannot be purchased for the purpose of, or with the intention of being resold.
- All reservations must be made under the registered attendee’s name, as all reservations and ticket orders (if applicable) will be audited against the CME program registration list. Should it be necessary, we reserve the right to contact you to request proof of registration. If it is discovered that the reservation and/or ticket order is not for an MCE Conferences participant, the reservations and/or ticket order may be canceled or modified based on the Hotel/Resort policy, and deposits may not be eligible for a refund.
Please note: In order to provide a quality and interactive CME program, MCE Conferences will limit the number of registrations per conference.
Additional Travel Information
Airport Information: The nearest airport to Longboat Key is Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) Airport which is 6.7 miles away. Other nearby airports include St. Petersburg (PIE) (34.4 miles), Tampa (TPA) (40 miles), Ft. Myers (RSW) (83.2 miles), and Orlando (MCO) (109 miles).
Car Rental – To make your discounted car rental reservation, please click on the following links:
(please note: car rental company availability may differ based on airport/ destination)
- AVIS – Click Here and enter G028287 in the “AWD Number” box to receive the Group Discount.
- Budget – Click Here
- Enterprise – Click Here and enter XZB6145 to receive the MCE Conferences Group Discount.
- Hertz – Click Here and check the “Enter a Discount or Promo Code” and “I am a Corporate Customer” boxes. Enter 2086989 in the “Discount/CDP/Club Code” box to receive the Group Discount.
- National – Click Here and enter XZB6145 under Contract ID to receive Group Discount
Special Assistance – MCE’s policy is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If special arrangements are necessary for an individual with a disability to attend a conference, please contact our office at 1-888-533-9031.
Please Note: MCE is not associated with the third-party services listed herein and shall not be liable for any services of such third-party providers.
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