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NTI

Concurrent V60M249

Managing Acute Aorta: Dissections, Ruptures and the Race Against Time

Facilitator(s): Leora E Shachat, RN, MSN; Grace M Lomibao, MSN, AGACNP-BC, AGCNS-BC, CCRN; Irina Skrebtsova, RN, MSN, APRN, ACNP

Contact Hours 1.00
CERP A 1.00
Pharmacology Hours 0.30
San Diego Conference
Date Monday 5/18/2026
Time 4:30PM - 5:30PM PT
Virtual Conference
Date Tuesday 6/16/2026
Time 10:00AM - 11:30AM PT
Live Q & A

Session Summary

Explore the APRN’s critical role in the initial management of acute aortic pathology prior to surgery. This session reviews current guidelines, diagnostic imaging, and pharmacologic strategies for patient stabilization. Analysis of case study imaging strengthens the attendee’s ability to recognize high-risk features and make timely decisions. This session is designed for APRNs aiming to enhance diagnostic and pharmacologic expertise. Pharmacology content = 30%

Objectives

  • Describe current guidelines for diagnostic workup and pre-operative management of aortic dissection and rupture.
  • Outline pharmacologic strategies for impulse control and blood pressure management in acute aortic syndromes.
  • Interpret case-based imaging to identify acute aortic pathology and associated sequelae.
Topics Cardiovascular, Pharmacology
Population Adult
Role APRN, 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.