Acute Presentations of Valvular Heart Disease: From Assessment to Intervention

Activity Summary

This session offers a comprehensive exploration of the acute presentations of valvular heart disease, describing complex pathophysiological mechanisms, diverse clinical manifestations and optimal management strategies. Attendees sharpen their diagnostic skills, learning to recognize and interpret the subtle signs and symptoms indicative of acute valvular pathology. Diagnostic modalities, including advanced imaging techniques and laboratory assessments, are reviewed to facilitate timely and accurate diagnosis, empowering clinicians to make informed management decisions. Pharmacology content = 15%

Objectives

Describe the anatomy and physiology of native and prosthetic heart valves and how valvular dysfunction can lead to acute illness.
Identify the clinical manifestations of acute and chronic valvular pathologies.
Compare and contrast the approach to medical management of regurgitant and stenotic valvular lesions.

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.