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Concurrent V60M233

Myocardial Infarction with Non-obstructive Coronary Arteries: The Great Cardiac Gaslight

Facilitator(s): Sarah Zoz

Contact Hours 1.00
CERP A 1.00
San Diego Conference
Date Monday 5/18/2026
Time 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM PT
Virtual Conference
Date Monday 6/15/2026
Time 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM PT
Live Q & A

Session Summary

Myocardial Infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA) is a challenging diagnosis in patients displaying classic heart attack symptoms without blocked arteries. This session explores the complexities of MINOCA and highlights nurses’ vital role in early recognition, assessment and communication. Attendees gain a deeper understanding of this often-overlooked event and learn strategies to identify MINOCA, support diagnosis and improve interdisciplinary communication and management to enhance patient outcomes.

Objectives

  • Describe clinical features and the underlying mechanism of MINOCA relevant to nursing assessment.
  • Identify nursing intervention to support diagnostic accuracy and care in MINOCA patients.
  • Analyze challenges in managing MINOCA patients and apply strategies to improve multidisciplinary communication and management.
Topics Cardiovascular
Population Adult
Role Staff

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Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Successful Completion

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation to be awarded contact hours AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for 1.00 contact hours.

Disclosure

Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content will be identified by the Nurse Planner within the activity. Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content has been mitigated.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing education only and does not imply AACN, ANCC, or CBRN approval or endorsement of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity.

Activities with pharmacology hours are to assist the APRN in fulfilling the pharmacotherapeutic education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Activities meet the standards for most states that require mandatory continuing education for license and/or certification renewal. AACN recommends consulting with your own state board of nursing or credentialing organization before submitting your certificate of completion. 

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.