Cardiac Problems in Children: Comprehensive Review and Latest Innovations

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

This session uses a case-based, interactive approach to provide a comprehensive look at cardiovascular issues in children.Topics to be covered include congenital heart disease (CHD), transplantation, cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, heart failure and dysrhythmias. Innovations in CHD management, including the latest surgical strategies, are reviewed. Cardiomyopathy and cardiac transplantation outcomes are showcased, as are the latest developments in cardiac device therapy.

Objectives

Identify common congenital heart lesions and their treatment.
Describe the latest innovations in pediatric cardiac care, including surgical approaches, transcatheter interventions and device therapies.
Discuss recent advancements in care of patients with cardiomyopathy and cardiac transplantation.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Criteria for Awarding Contact Hours

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

Accreditation

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 {contactHours} contact hours.

Disclosures

The Nurse Planner has determined that no individuals with the ability to control content of this activity have relevant relationships with ineligible companies.

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

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.