Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States,
yet many women are unaware of their risk factors and potential symptoms, which differ from those of men. Increased awareness is key to preventing heart problems.
Thus, Heart of a Woman is designed to educate physicians, nurses and the entire care teamabout the gender-specific symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of heart disease and how women can proactively improve their own heart health. Attendees can customize the experience with small-group breakout sessions in the afternoon.
Physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, residents/fellows and other health care professionals in the cardiology and cardiovascular specialties, internal medicine and family practice.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this activity, the learner should be able to:
To understand the epidemiology, pathogenesis, and clinical presentation of cardiovascular disease in women
To identify the risk factors for cardiovascular disease and how they may be different in women and their lifestyles
To review the current treatments for cardiovascular disease and how they may need to be tailored differently
Conference Location
Houston Methodist Research Institute | VIRTUAL & LIVE
Address | 6670 Bertner Ave., John F. Bookout Auditorium, Houston, TX 77030
ACCREDITATION AND DESIGNATION STATEMENTS
Physicians
Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Houston Methodist designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses
Houston Methodist is accredited as a provider of continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Medical Assistants
Houston Methodist has applied for continuing medical education credits with the National Healthcareer Association.
Equal Participation of Women and Men in Power and Decision-Making Roles.
NFBPWC is a national organization with membership across the United States acting locally, nationally and globally. NFBPWC is not affiliated with BPW/USA Foundation.
