{"product_id":"mer-primary-care-conferences-cardiology-pulmonology-for-primary-care-apr-17-19-2026","title":"MER Primary Care Conferences Cardiology \u0026 Pulmonology for Primary Care Apr 17-19, 2026","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"group-target-audience field-group-div\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv id=\"bylineInfo\" class=\"a-section a-spacing-micro bylineHidden feature\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field--name-field-heading field--type-heading field--label-hidden field__item\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"columns small-12 medium-12 large-12 sidebar-full\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"group-target-audience field-group-div\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv id=\"bylineInfo\" class=\"a-section a-spacing-micro bylineHidden feature\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv id=\"bylineInfo\" class=\"a-section a-spacing-micro bylineHidden feature\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"group-target-audience field-group-div\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch1\u003eMER Primary Care Conferences: Cardiology \u0026amp; Pulmonology for Primary Care 2026 (Videos)\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eComprehensive Primary Care Updates in Cardiology, Pulmonology, Coronary Artery Disease, Hypertension, Heart Failure, COPD, Asthma, Lung Cancer, and Evidence-Based Outpatient Medicine\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eStay current with the latest evidence-based recommendations in cardiovascular and pulmonary medicine with \u003cstrong\u003eMER Primary Care Conferences: Cardiology \u0026amp; Pulmonology for Primary Care 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e, a comprehensive continuing medical education (CME) program developed by \u003cstrong\u003eMedical Education Resources (MER)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designed specifically for office-based primary care providers and healthcare professionals, this practical conference delivers current clinical guidelines, diagnostic strategies, and treatment updates for the cardiovascular and respiratory conditions most frequently encountered in everyday practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eHeld \u003cstrong\u003eApril 17–19, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e, at the \u003cstrong\u003eLoews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona\u003c\/strong\u003e, this interactive educational program combines expert-led lectures, guideline updates, and case-based discussions to help clinicians confidently diagnose, evaluate, and manage common cardiac and pulmonary disorders. Participants gain practical knowledge that can be immediately incorporated into outpatient practice while improving patient outcomes through evidence-based decision-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eFrom \u003cstrong\u003ecoronary artery disease (CAD), hypertension, heart failure, lipid management, and electrocardiogram (ECG\/EKG) interpretation\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong\u003easthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), respiratory infections, pulmonary nodules, and lung cancer screening\u003c\/strong\u003e, this course provides a balanced review of the most important advances in primary care cardiology and pulmonology.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch1\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCourse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cardiology \u0026amp; Pulmonology for Primary Care 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvider:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medical Education Resources (MER)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConference Dates:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 17–19, 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Videos\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEducational Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch1\u003eCourse Overview\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eCardiovascular disease and chronic respiratory disorders remain among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Primary care clinicians play a critical role in early detection, risk assessment, preventive care, evidence-based treatment, and long-term management of these conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMER Cardiology \u0026amp; Pulmonology for Primary Care 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a clinically focused review of modern outpatient management using current practice guidelines and real-world patient cases. The curriculum emphasizes practical diagnostic algorithms, risk stratification, medication optimization, lifestyle interventions, preventive strategies, and shared clinical decision-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eFaculty review recent guideline updates, discuss challenging clinical scenarios, and provide practical recommendations that help clinicians deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across a wide spectrum of cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch1\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eAfter completing this course, participants will be able to:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eEvaluate patients with suspected coronary artery disease using evidence-based diagnostic strategies.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eInterpret electrocardiograms (ECGs\/EKGs) with greater confidence.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eApply current hypertension guidelines to improve blood pressure management.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eOptimize treatment of heart failure using guideline-directed medical therapy.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eDiagnose and manage asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eImplement evidence-based treatment strategies for common respiratory infections.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eScreen, evaluate, and manage pulmonary nodules and lung cancer.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eDevelop individualized treatment plans through interactive case-based learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch1\u003eComprehensive Topics Covered\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eCoronary Artery Disease (CAD)\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eDevelop practical approaches to evaluating and managing patients with suspected coronary artery disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eTopics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eCAD risk assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eChest pain evaluation\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eDiagnostic testing\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eStress testing\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eCoronary imaging\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003ePrevention strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eGuideline-directed therapy\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eFaculty review contemporary recommendations for identifying patients at risk and selecting appropriate diagnostic investigations.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eElectrocardiography (ECG\/EKG)\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eImprove confidence in interpreting common electrocardiographic findings.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eTopics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eECG interpretation\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eCardiac rhythm analysis\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eIschemic changes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eConduction abnormalities\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eArrhythmias\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eClinical decision-making\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eHypertension\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eReview current evidence-based management of hypertension in primary care.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eTopics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eBlood pressure diagnosis\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eRisk stratification\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003ePharmacologic therapy\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eLifestyle modification\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eResistant hypertension\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eUpdated hypertension guidelines\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eHeart Failure\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eStrengthen your understanding of modern heart failure management.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eTopics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eHeart failure diagnosis\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eGuideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eReduced and preserved ejection fraction\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eMedication optimization\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eOutpatient management\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003ePrevention of hospitalizations\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eLipid Management \u0026amp; Cardiovascular Prevention\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eLearn contemporary approaches to reducing cardiovascular risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eTopics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eDyslipidemia\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eCholesterol guidelines\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eStatin therapy\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eASCVD prevention\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eLifestyle interventions\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eCardiovascular risk reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eAsthma\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eReview practical strategies for diagnosing and managing asthma across diverse patient populations.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eTopics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eAsthma diagnosis\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eController medications\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eInhaler therapy\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eAcute exacerbations\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eStepwise treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eLong-term monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eExplore current recommendations for COPD diagnosis and treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eTopics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eCOPD diagnosis\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003ePulmonary function testing\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003ePharmacologic therapy\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eInhaled medications\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eExacerbation prevention\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003ePulmonary rehabilitation\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eRespiratory Infections\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eUpdate your knowledge of common respiratory illnesses encountered in outpatient practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eTopics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eCommunity-acquired pneumonia\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eAcute bronchitis\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eUpper respiratory infections\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eAntibiotic stewardship\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eEvidence-based treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eDifferential diagnosis\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003ePulmonary Nodules \u0026amp; Lung Cancer\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eEnhance early recognition and management of pulmonary malignancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eTopics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eLung nodule evaluation\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eLung cancer screening\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eLow-dose CT\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eDiagnostic algorithms\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eRisk assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eReferral strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eCase-Based Primary Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eApply guideline recommendations using realistic clinical scenarios.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eTopics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eCardiovascular cases\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003ePulmonary cases\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eDiagnostic reasoning\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eEvidence-based management\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eShared decision-making\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eOutpatient treatment planning\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch1\u003eLearning Objectives\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eUpon completion of this educational activity, participants will be able to:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eDescribe the work-up, risk assessment, and diagnostic testing of patients with suspected coronary artery disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eInterpret electrocardiograms using evidence-based clinical principles.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eApply current hypertension treatment recommendations in primary care.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eDevelop individualized management plans for cardiovascular disease through case-based learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eDiagnose and manage asthma, COPD, and common respiratory infections.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eEvaluate pulmonary nodules and implement appropriate lung cancer screening strategies.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eApply guideline-directed therapies for acute chest pain and heart failure.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eIncorporate current lipid management recommendations into cardiovascular disease prevention.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch1\u003eEducational Highlights\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003ePrimary Care Cardiology\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003ePrimary Care Pulmonology\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eCoronary Artery Disease (CAD)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eChest Pain Evaluation\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eElectrocardiography (ECG\/EKG)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eHypertension\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eHeart Failure\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eLipid Management\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eCholesterol Guidelines\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eAsthma\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eRespiratory Infections\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eLung Nodules\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eLung Cancer Screening\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003ePreventive Cardiology\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eEvidence-Based Medicine\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eOutpatient Medicine\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eCase-Based Learning\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eClinical Guidelines\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eContinuing Medical Education (CME)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy This Course Stands Out\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMER Primary Care Conferences: Cardiology \u0026amp; Pulmonology for Primary Care 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a practical, guideline-driven review of two of the most important disciplines in outpatient medicine. Rather than focusing on highly specialized topics, the course emphasizes common cardiovascular and respiratory conditions encountered daily in primary care, delivering clinically relevant recommendations that improve diagnostic accuracy, optimize treatment decisions, and enhance preventive care. The combination of expert faculty, interactive case discussions, and evidence-based guideline updates makes this program an invaluable educational resource for frontline healthcare providers.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch1\u003eTarget Audience\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThis educational activity is ideal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003ePrimary Care Physicians\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eFamily Medicine Physicians\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eInternal Medicine Physicians\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eCardiologists\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003ePulmonologists\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eNurse Practitioners\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003ePhysician Assistants\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eHospitalists\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eUrgent Care Physicians\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eResidents and Fellows\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eNurses and Allied Healthcare Professionals involved in outpatient medicine\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy Choose This Course?\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eWhether you practice family medicine, internal medicine, cardiology, pulmonology, or outpatient primary care, \u003cstrong\u003eMER Cardiology \u0026amp; Pulmonology for Primary Care 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e provides an outstanding evidence-based review of contemporary cardiovascular and respiratory medicine. Featuring expert faculty, practical case-based discussions, current clinical guidelines, and immediately applicable treatment strategies, this course equips clinicians with the knowledge needed to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care for common heart and lung diseases.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e4. Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCardiology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_11d654387bf6fde8-208\" data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWork-up of Patients with Suspected CAD:\u003c\/b\u003e Risk factor evaluation and risk assessment models; 2021 ACC\/AHA Chest Pain Guidelines; Test selection including ECG, echo, nuclear and newer imaging modalities (including discussion of appropriate use criteria–AUC); The usefulness of CT scanning; The role of bio markers and EBCT; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-576\"\u003eSuspected CAD in special populations (women, diabetics, the elderly)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0,4\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_11d654387bf6fde8-209\" data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-575\"\u003eEKG and Clinical Correlation for Primary Care:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-575\"\u003e A refresher of the clinical usefulness of EKG including discussion of challenging EKG readings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_11d654387bf6fde8-210\" data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHypertension:\u003c\/b\u003e The 2025 AHA\/ACC Hypertension Guidelines; The 2024 ESC Guidelines for hypertension; Approaches to treatment thresholds and goals; Choices for initial and combination therapy; Resistant hypertension; Treating special populations: diabetics, the elderly, patients with renal failure; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-574\"\u003eRisk factors by new pooled equations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,4\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_11d654387bf6fde8-211\" data-path-to-node=\"10,3,1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-573\"\u003eCardiology Cases:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-573\"\u003e Challenging case presentations in cardiology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,1,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_11d654387bf6fde8-212\" data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAcute Coronary Syndromes: The Patient with Acute Chest Pain:\u003c\/b\u003e Diagnosis and initial evaluation in the primary care setting, urgent care clinic and emergency department; Initial workup, treatment, and follow-up; Diagnosing and treating ST segment elevation and non-ST segment elevation MIs; The role of drug therapy–primary vs adjunctive to PCI; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-571 citation-572 citation-end-572\"\u003eFollow up after acute coronary syndromome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0,4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-570 citation-end-570\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_11d654387bf6fde8-213\" data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-569\"\u003eHeart Failure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-569 citation-end-569\"\u003e Etiologies and stages of heart failure; ACC\/AHA Heart Failure Guidelines; Heart failure with reduced EF (HFrEF) and heart failure with pres\u003c\/span\u003eerved EF (HFpEF); Determining patients for referral using biomarkers, eg NT Pro BNP; Treatment options: ACE inhibitors, ARBs, ARNI, beta blockers, mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists, SGLT2i; The role of devices in treatment and antiplatelet drugs; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-568\"\u003eIssues related to the hospitalized patient with acute decompensated heart failure and readmissions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0,4\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_11d654387bf6fde8-214\" data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePrimary Prevention of Cardiometabolic CVD:\u003c\/b\u003e Definitions; AHA\/ACC and other lipid guidelines updates; HDL Cholesterol: The good cholesterol?; Metabolic syndrome and\/or obesity; Who needs treatment and how much; The role of lifestyle changes, exercise and cardiac rehabilitation; Drug therapy updates; Risk calculation; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-567\"\u003eRole of pooled equations for risk estimates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0,4\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePulmonology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_11d654387bf6fde8-215\" data-path-to-node=\"12,0,1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,0,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-566\"\u003eAsthma:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-566\"\u003e The medical impact of asthma; fundamental role of inflammation, with possible scarring and irreversible loss of lung function; practical points of diagnosis; goal setting management based on levels of severity; risk factors for mortality and treatment in the acute setting; management options for the difficult to control asthmatic patient\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,0,1,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_11d654387bf6fde8-216\" data-path-to-node=\"12,1,1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-564\"\u003eControversies in the Treatment of Common Respiratory Infections:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-564\"\u003e Acute and chronic bronchitis; pneumonia (community versus hospital-acquired); role of the Pneumonia Severity Index score in determining indication for hospitalization; cost-effective use of antibiotics; clinical significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-564 citation-565 citation-end-565\"\u003e of drug resistance; guidelines for management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,1,1,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-563 citation-end-563\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_11d654387bf6fde8-217\" data-path-to-node=\"12,2,1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,2,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-561 citation-562\"\u003eCOPD:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-561 citation-562 citation-end-562\"\u003e Definition; pathophysiology; early detection and intervention; risk reduction; management update including new modalities (including\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-561\"\u003e lung volume reduction surgery) and the role of inhaled corticosteroids and domiciliary oxygen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,2,1,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_11d654387bf6fde8-218\" data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLung Cancer Screening \u0026amp; 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