19th Annual Cardiology in the Valley Symposium
Join the UCSF Fresno Division of Cardiology, live at UCSF Fresno or via Zoom webinar, for the 19th installment of Cardiology in the Valley. The 2024 symposium will provide attendees with the most up-to-date information on cardiovascular management to reduce morbidity and mortality in patients in the San Joaquin Valley. Topics will include High Blood Pressure, Cigarette Smoking and Vaping, Diabetes Pathophysiology and Management, and Case Studies with an Emphasis on Lipid Management. Attend in-person or via Zoom webinar.
Date and Time:
Saturday, May 18, 2024
8:00am - 1:00pm
CME Hours: 4
Location:
UCSF Fresno Auditorium
155 N. Fresno St.
Fresno, CA 93701
Live at UCSF Fresno
Registration Fees:
- Physicians: $75
- Non-Physicians: $40
- Free for Residents and Fellows
Topics and Speakers
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM
Cardiology in the Valley Symposium
John Ambrose, MD, Professor of Medicine - UCSF Fresno
8:15 AM - 9:00 AM
High Blood Pressure
Ryan Berg, MD, Clinical Professor of Cardiology - UCSF Fresno
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Cigarette Smoking and Vaping
John Ambrose, MD, Clinical Professor of Cardiology - UCSF Fresno
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Diabetes Pathophysiology and Management
Prakash Deedwania, MD, FACC, FAHA, FACP, FASH, FHFSA, FESC - UCSF Fresno
11:00 AM - 11:45 PM
Diabetes Pathophysiology and Management
Prakash Deedwania, MD, FACC, FAHA, FACP, FASH, FHFSA, FESC - UCSF Fresno
Objectives
- To understand the importance of control of major cardiovascular risk factors to adverse cardiovascular events
- To review optimum treatment levels for blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetic control, to reduce the risk of serious cardiovascular events
- To discuss established and investigational drug therapies as well as non-drug interventions to manage cardiovascular risk
Course Director:
John A. Ambrose, MD
Professor of Medicine, UCSF
ACCREDITATION
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation OBJECTIVES requirements and policies of the California Medical Association (CMA) through the joint providership of Community Medical Centers and UCSF Fresno. Community Medical Centers accredited by the CMA to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Community Medical Centers designates this live activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ per day. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
