{"product_id":"mer-primary-care-conferences-cardiology-pulmonology-for-primary-care-mar-20-22-2026","title":"MER Primary Care Conferences Cardiology \u0026 Pulmonology for Primary Care Mar 20-22, 2026","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"field field--name-field-heading field--type-heading field--label-hidden field__item\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"wshrn6\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"77\"\u003eMER Primary Care Conferences Cardiology \u0026amp; Pulmonology for Primary Care 2026\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1ah1u5q\" data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"159\"\u003eEssential Cardiology \u0026amp; Pulmonary Medicine Updates for Primary Care Clinicians\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"635\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"244\"\u003eMER Primary Care Conferences Cardiology \u0026amp; Pulmonology for Primary Care 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e course provides a practical, evidence-based review of common cardiovascular and respiratory disorders encountered in primary care practice. Developed by Medical Education Resources (MER), this conference is designed to help clinicians strengthen diagnostic skills, improve treatment decisions, and apply current clinical guidelines for managing patients with cardiac and pulmonary diseases.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"891\"\u003eThrough expert-led lectures and case-based learning, participants gain practical strategies for evaluating chest pain, coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, heart failure, hypertension, asthma, COPD, lung nodules, lung cancer, and respiratory infections.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"896\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"on3qmy\" data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"915\"\u003eCourse Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"18cdvat\" data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"977\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"930\"\u003eCourse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cardiology \u0026amp; Pulmonology for Primary Care 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ei1xzk\" data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1027\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"993\"\u003eProvider:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medical Education Resources (MER)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"mo90va\" data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003eCourse Dates:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 20–22, 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"34r1of\" data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Disney's Grand Californian Hotel \u0026amp; Spa, Disneyland Resort, California\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qx0ax5\" data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003eFaculty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stella Ogake, MD \u0026amp; Eugene E. Wolfel, MD\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"b5olox\" data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Conference Recordings\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ajljl0\" data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003eTarget Audience:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primary Care Providers, Cardiologists, Pulmonologists\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1sp67mj\" data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003eCourse Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003eCardiovascular and respiratory disorders remain among the most common conditions managed in outpatient practice. This conference provides primary care clinicians with concise, clinically relevant updates that can be immediately incorporated into patient care.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1972\"\u003eThe curriculum combines cardiology and pulmonary medicine topics, emphasizing practical diagnostic approaches, guideline-directed therapy, risk assessment, and patient-centered management strategies. Sessions focus on conditions commonly encountered in primary care settings, helping clinicians improve outcomes through early detection and evidence-based treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"1977\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1scsphp\" data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"2001\"\u003eLearning Objectives\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2064\"\u003eUpon completion of this course, participants will be able to:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2996\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"xmxwqm\" data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2131\"\u003eEvaluate patients with suspected coronary artery disease (CAD).\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"136dvai\" data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2198\"\u003eSelect appropriate diagnostic testing for chest pain evaluation.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"pmhx08\" data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2273\"\u003eApply current evidence-based management strategies for acute chest pain.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1r85dwy\" data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2346\"\u003eDiagnose and manage atrial fibrillation and other cardiac arrhythmias.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"tqox44\" data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2412\"\u003eImplement contemporary heart failure treatment recommendations.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"13eq7tp\" data-start=\"2413\" data-end=\"2464\"\u003eApply current hypertension management guidelines.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"mm00qp\" data-start=\"2465\" data-end=\"2535\"\u003eUtilize lipid-lowering strategies for cardiovascular risk reduction.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"oyjo4f\" data-start=\"2536\" data-end=\"2607\"\u003eDiagnose and manage asthma using evidence-based treatment approaches.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1msh3be\" data-start=\"2608\" data-end=\"2694\"\u003eDevelop effective management plans for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"xy41it\" data-start=\"2695\" data-end=\"2766\"\u003eEvaluate lung nodules and implement appropriate screening strategies.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1e7u08z\" data-start=\"2767\" data-end=\"2836\"\u003eDiscuss current approaches to lung cancer detection and management.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"19by0fl\" data-start=\"2837\" data-end=\"2906\"\u003eManage common respiratory infections using evidence-based medicine.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"d02r8x\" data-start=\"2907\" data-end=\"2996\"\u003eApply case-based clinical reasoning to complex cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"2998\" data-end=\"3001\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"hvj5zg\" data-start=\"3003\" data-end=\"3024\"\u003eKey Topics Covered\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"wl3jbl\" data-start=\"3026\" data-end=\"3059\"\u003eCoronary Artery Disease (CAD)\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"3061\" data-end=\"3081\"\u003eParticipants review:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"3083\" data-end=\"3204\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"2wvr2z\" data-start=\"3083\" data-end=\"3104\"\u003eCAD risk assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wg6wah\" data-start=\"3105\" data-end=\"3128\"\u003eDiagnostic evaluation\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vcgm1a\" data-start=\"3129\" data-end=\"3155\"\u003eStress testing selection\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"16b6bhz\" data-start=\"3156\" data-end=\"3176\"\u003eImaging strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"158hgpi\" data-start=\"3177\" data-end=\"3204\"\u003ePrevention and management\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"3206\" data-end=\"3308\"\u003eFaculty provide practical guidance for identifying and managing patients at risk for coronary disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"3310\" data-end=\"3313\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1i4cxl5\" data-start=\"3315\" data-end=\"3346\"\u003eAcute Chest Pain Evaluation\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"3348\" data-end=\"3366\"\u003eSessions focus on:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"3368\" data-end=\"3507\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1i72e3u\" data-start=\"3368\" data-end=\"3392\"\u003eDifferential diagnosis\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"xjdaqb\" data-start=\"3393\" data-end=\"3414\"\u003eRisk stratification\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1i0w6kz\" data-start=\"3415\" data-end=\"3438\"\u003eDiagnostic algorithms\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"d6p1cr\" data-start=\"3439\" data-end=\"3469\"\u003eEmergency referral decisions\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"sh2277\" data-start=\"3470\" data-end=\"3507\"\u003eEvidence-based treatment approaches\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"3509\" data-end=\"3606\"\u003eClinicians learn to distinguish serious cardiac conditions from non-cardiac causes of chest pain.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"3608\" data-end=\"3611\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"go19gy\" data-start=\"3613\" data-end=\"3650\"\u003eArrhythmias \u0026amp; Atrial Fibrillation\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"3652\" data-end=\"3667\"\u003eTopics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"3669\" data-end=\"3812\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1k1rjw\" data-start=\"3669\" data-end=\"3697\"\u003eRecognition of arrhythmias\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"z4tz0z\" data-start=\"3698\" data-end=\"3730\"\u003eAtrial fibrillation management\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fhzqb5\" data-start=\"3731\" data-end=\"3763\"\u003eAnticoagulation considerations\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"93l3zo\" data-start=\"3764\" data-end=\"3789\"\u003eRate and rhythm control\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1idt30t\" data-start=\"3790\" data-end=\"3812\"\u003eLong-term monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"3814\" data-end=\"3904\"\u003eThe course highlights guideline-directed management strategies applicable to primary care.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"3906\" data-end=\"3909\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"mx418\" data-start=\"3911\" data-end=\"3928\"\u003eHeart Failure\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"3930\" data-end=\"3949\"\u003eParticipants learn:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"3951\" data-end=\"4076\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"liv3j5\" data-start=\"3951\" data-end=\"3976\"\u003eHeart failure diagnosis\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"ngfd5h\" data-start=\"3977\" data-end=\"4013\"\u003eGuideline-directed medical therapy\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"ewdav8\" data-start=\"4014\" data-end=\"4032\"\u003eHFrEF management\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"ffwl4n\" data-start=\"4033\" data-end=\"4048\"\u003eHFpEF updates\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"13oh16x\" data-start=\"4049\" data-end=\"4076\"\u003eLong-term outpatient care\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"4078\" data-end=\"4144\"\u003eRecent advances in heart failure treatment are reviewed in detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"4146\" data-end=\"4149\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"z1kox3\" data-start=\"4151\" data-end=\"4178\"\u003eHypertension Management\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"4180\" data-end=\"4198\"\u003eCoverage includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"4200\" data-end=\"4342\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1r6xh5g\" data-start=\"4200\" data-end=\"4233\"\u003eCurrent hypertension guidelines\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1aa38px\" data-start=\"4234\" data-end=\"4258\"\u003eBlood pressure targets\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"180ooyx\" data-start=\"4259\" data-end=\"4284\"\u003ePharmacologic treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"jqzu9b\" data-start=\"4285\" data-end=\"4310\"\u003eLifestyle interventions\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"mfmyzx\" data-start=\"4311\" data-end=\"4342\"\u003eCardiovascular risk reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"4344\" data-end=\"4418\"\u003ePractical recommendations help clinicians optimize blood pressure control.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"4420\" data-end=\"4423\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1w2u6j6\" data-start=\"4425\" data-end=\"4473\"\u003eLipid Management \u0026amp; Cardiovascular Prevention\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"4475\" data-end=\"4492\"\u003eSessions discuss:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"4494\" data-end=\"4625\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"19z3sg5\" data-start=\"4494\" data-end=\"4518\"\u003eCholesterol management\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"zrqcuz\" data-start=\"4519\" data-end=\"4545\"\u003eLipid-lowering therapies\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yr8bcy\" data-start=\"4546\" data-end=\"4566\"\u003ePrimary prevention\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"km8qb8\" data-start=\"4567\" data-end=\"4589\"\u003eSecondary prevention\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"n2zdoa\" data-start=\"4590\" data-end=\"4625\"\u003eLifestyle modification strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"4627\" data-end=\"4699\"\u003eParticipants gain updated knowledge regarding cardiovascular prevention.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"4701\" data-end=\"4704\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1op3xjr\" data-start=\"4706\" data-end=\"4727\"\u003eAsthma Management\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"4729\" data-end=\"4744\"\u003eTopics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"4746\" data-end=\"4868\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"zrc7wp\" data-start=\"4746\" data-end=\"4764\"\u003eAsthma diagnosis\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"usrgb1\" data-start=\"4765\" data-end=\"4790\"\u003eSeverity classification\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"rpt1wx\" data-start=\"4791\" data-end=\"4813\"\u003eController therapies\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ofd9je\" data-start=\"4814\" data-end=\"4845\"\u003eAcute exacerbation management\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1idt30t\" data-start=\"4846\" data-end=\"4868\"\u003eLong-term monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"4870\" data-end=\"4930\"\u003eThe course emphasizes evidence-based outpatient asthma care.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"4932\" data-end=\"4935\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"b5t3ym\" data-start=\"4937\" data-end=\"4985\"\u003eChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"4987\" data-end=\"5007\"\u003eParticipants review:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"5009\" data-end=\"5116\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"bfc6oj\" data-start=\"5009\" data-end=\"5025\"\u003eCOPD diagnosis\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"ithtm6\" data-start=\"5026\" data-end=\"5049\"\u003ePharmacologic therapy\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"iks3kt\" data-start=\"5050\" data-end=\"5069\"\u003eInhaler selection\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"jxl0c9\" data-start=\"5070\" data-end=\"5095\"\u003eExacerbation prevention\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1l87eh4\" data-start=\"5096\" data-end=\"5116\"\u003eDisease monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"5118\" data-end=\"5186\"\u003eCurrent GOLD recommendations and treatment strategies are discussed.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"5188\" data-end=\"5191\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"13x2bw2\" data-start=\"5193\" data-end=\"5223\"\u003eLung Nodules \u0026amp; Lung Cancer\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"5225\" data-end=\"5239\"\u003eFaculty cover:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"5241\" data-end=\"5360\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1koz41j\" data-start=\"5241\" data-end=\"5265\"\u003eLung nodule evaluation\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"m0sdi6\" data-start=\"5266\" data-end=\"5293\"\u003eScreening recommendations\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"xjdaqb\" data-start=\"5294\" data-end=\"5315\"\u003eRisk stratification\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"wfzae8\" data-start=\"5316\" data-end=\"5335\"\u003eReferral pathways\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"9nv37g\" data-start=\"5336\" data-end=\"5360\"\u003eEarly cancer detection\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"5362\" data-end=\"5443\"\u003eParticipants learn practical approaches for managing abnormal pulmonary findings.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"5445\" data-end=\"5448\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"15ul0pc\" data-start=\"5450\" data-end=\"5476\"\u003eRespiratory Infections\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"5478\" data-end=\"5493\"\u003eTopics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"5495\" data-end=\"5622\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"oqvzjn\" data-start=\"5495\" data-end=\"5526\"\u003eCommon respiratory infections\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1btnktr\" data-start=\"5527\" data-end=\"5550\"\u003eDiagnostic approaches\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qqtw74\" data-start=\"5551\" data-end=\"5575\"\u003eAntibiotic stewardship\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"isijxn\" data-start=\"5576\" data-end=\"5598\"\u003eTreatment guidelines\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1k6n8mr\" data-start=\"5599\" data-end=\"5622\"\u003ePrevention strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"5624\" data-end=\"5692\"\u003eThe course provides updates relevant to daily primary care practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"5694\" data-end=\"5697\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1cq7b5x\" data-start=\"5699\" data-end=\"5722\"\u003eEducational Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"5724\" data-end=\"5757\"\u003e✔ Evidence-Based Clinical Updates\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"5759\" data-end=\"5797\"\u003e✔ Cardiology \u0026amp; Pulmonology Integration\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"5799\" data-end=\"5820\"\u003e✔ Case-Based Learning\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"5822\" data-end=\"5855\"\u003e✔ Practical Diagnostic Algorithms\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"5857\" data-end=\"5887\"\u003e✔ Guideline-Focused Management\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"5889\" data-end=\"5917\"\u003e✔ Expert Faculty Instruction\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"5919\" data-end=\"5949\"\u003e✔ Outpatient Practice Emphasis\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"5951\" data-end=\"5983\"\u003e✔ Immediate Clinical Application\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"5985\" data-end=\"5988\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1m9xcqo\" data-start=\"5990\" data-end=\"6008\"\u003eTarget Audience\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"6010\" data-end=\"6038\"\u003eThis course is designed for:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"6040\" data-end=\"6324\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1g5cfzw\" data-start=\"6040\" data-end=\"6065\"\u003ePrimary Care Physicians\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"ooz55j\" data-start=\"6066\" data-end=\"6094\"\u003eFamily Medicine Physicians\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vdecm\" data-start=\"6095\" data-end=\"6125\"\u003eInternal Medicine Physicians\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"4v15nn\" data-start=\"6126\" data-end=\"6141\"\u003eCardiologists\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1alj0rf\" data-start=\"6142\" data-end=\"6158\"\u003ePulmonologists\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"rea4z6\" data-start=\"6159\" data-end=\"6180\"\u003eNurse Practitioners\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"ley5ht\" data-start=\"6181\" data-end=\"6203\"\u003ePhysician Assistants\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ybrjqb\" data-start=\"6204\" data-end=\"6225\"\u003eResidents \u0026amp; Fellows\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fmw1r\" data-start=\"6226\" data-end=\"6255\"\u003eAdvanced Practice Providers\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jvgmxs\" data-start=\"6256\" data-end=\"6324\"\u003eOther Healthcare Professionals Interested in Primary Care Medicine\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"6326\" data-end=\"6329\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"8w266h\" data-start=\"6331\" data-end=\"6360\"\u003eWhy This Course Stands Out\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"6362\" data-end=\"6428\"\u003e✔ Combines cardiology and pulmonology in one comprehensive program\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"6430\" data-end=\"6481\"\u003e✔ Designed specifically for office-based clinicians\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"6483\" data-end=\"6536\"\u003e✔ Focuses on practical, real-world patient management\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"6538\" data-end=\"6583\"\u003e✔ Evidence-based and guideline-driven content\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"6585\" data-end=\"6625\"\u003e✔ Strong emphasis on case-based learning\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"6627\" data-end=\"6683\"\u003e✔ Covers high-prevalence conditions seen in primary care\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"6685\" data-end=\"6736\"\u003e✔ Expert faculty with extensive clinical experience\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"6738\" data-end=\"6785\"\u003e✔ Applicable immediately in outpatient practice\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"6787\" data-end=\"6790\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1hsm8m9\" data-start=\"6792\" data-end=\"6809\"\u003eClinical Value\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"6811\" data-end=\"7298\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"6815\" data-end=\"6894\"\u003eMER Primary Care Conferences Cardiology \u0026amp; Pulmonology for Primary Care 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e course provides clinicians with an efficient and practical review of cardiovascular and respiratory medicine. Covering CAD, chest pain, arrhythmias, heart failure, hypertension, asthma, COPD, lung nodules, lung cancer, and respiratory infections, this program equips healthcare providers with evidence-based strategies to improve diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes in everyday clinical practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e4. Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eHere is the full and detailed list of topics covered during the conference:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCardiology Topics:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_d5a9f4ce8a97d809-99\" data-path-to-node=\"11,0,1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,0,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-375\"\u003eWork-up of Patients with Suspected CAD:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-375\"\u003e Risk factor evaluation and risk assessment models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,0,1,2\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,0,1,4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-374\"\u003eTest selection including ECG, echo, nuclear and newer imaging modalities (including discussion of appropriate use criteria–AUC)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,0,1,6\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,0,1,8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-373\"\u003eThe usefulness of CT scanning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,0,1,10\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,0,1,12\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-372\"\u003eThe role of bio markers and EBCT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,0,1,14\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,0,1,16\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-371\"\u003eSuspected CAD in special populations (women, diabetics, the elderly)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,0,1,18\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_d5a9f4ce8a97d809-100\" data-path-to-node=\"11,1,1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-370\"\u003eAcute Coronary Syndromes: The Patient with Acute Chest Pain:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-370\"\u003e Diagnosis and initial evaluation in the primary care setting, urgent care clinic and emergency department\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,1,1,2\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,1,1,4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-369\"\u003eInitial workup, treatment, and follow-up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,1,1,6\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,1,1,8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-368\"\u003eDiagnosing and treating ST segment elevation and non-ST segment elevation MIs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,1,1,10\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,1,1,12\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-367\"\u003eThe role of drug therapy–primary vs adjunctive to PCI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,1,1,14\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,1,1,16\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-366\"\u003eFollow up after acute coronary syndromome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,1,1,18\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_d5a9f4ce8a97d809-101\" data-path-to-node=\"11,2,1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,2,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-365\"\u003eArrhythmias:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-365\"\u003e Types and symptoms of arrhythmias\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,2,1,2\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,2,1,4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-364\"\u003eApproach to the patient: when to treat, when to refer, when to admit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,2,1,6\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,2,1,8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-363\"\u003eEvaluation of the patient with palpitations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,2,1,10\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,2,1,12\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-362\"\u003eAtrial fibrilation: the use of anticoagulants indications, CVA risk scores, warfarin vs newer oral anticoagulants, controlling heart rate vs rhythm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,2,1,14\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,2,1,16\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-361\"\u003eVentricular and other arrhythmias: when are they serious\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,2,1,18\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_d5a9f4ce8a97d809-102\" data-path-to-node=\"11,3,1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-360\"\u003eCardiology Cases:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-360\"\u003e Challenging case presentations in cardiology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,3,1,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_d5a9f4ce8a97d809-103\" data-path-to-node=\"11,4,1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-359\"\u003eHypertension:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-359\"\u003e The 2017 AHA\/ACC Hypertension Guidelines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,4,1,2\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,4,1,4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-358\"\u003eThe 2024 ESC Guidelines for hypertension\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,4,1,6\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,4,1,8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-357\"\u003eApproaches to treatment thresholds and goals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,4,1,10\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,4,1,12\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-356\"\u003eChoices for initial and combination therapy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,4,1,14\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,4,1,16\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-355\"\u003eResistant hypertension\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,4,1,18\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,4,1,20\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-354\"\u003eTreating special populations: diabetics, the elderly, patients with renal failure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,4,1,22\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_d5a9f4ce8a97d809-104\" data-path-to-node=\"11,5,1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-353\"\u003eHeart Failure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-353\"\u003e Etiologies and stages of heart failure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,5,1,2\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,5,1,4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-352\"\u003eACC\/AHA Heart Failure Guidelines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,5,1,6\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,5,1,8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-351\"\u003eHeart failure with reduced EF (HFrEF) and heart failure with preserved EF (HFpEF)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,5,1,10\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,5,1,12\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-350\"\u003eDetermining patients for referral using biomarkers, eg NT Pro BNP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,5,1,14\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,5,1,16\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-349\"\u003eTreatment options: ACE inhibitors, ARBs, ARNI, beta blockers, mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists, SGLT2i\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,5,1,18\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,5,1,20\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-348\"\u003eThe role of devices in treatment and antiplatelet drugs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,5,1,22\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,5,1,24\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-347\"\u003eIssues related to the hospitalized patient with acute decompensated heart failure and readmissions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,5,1,26\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_d5a9f4ce8a97d809-105\" data-path-to-node=\"11,6,1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-346\"\u003ePrimary \u0026amp; Secondary Prevention of CAD:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-346\"\u003e Definitions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,6,1,2\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,6,1,4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-345\"\u003eAHA\/ACC and other lipid guidelines updates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,6,1,6\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,6,1,8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-344\"\u003eHDL Cholesterol: The good cholesterol?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,6,1,10\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,6,1,12\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-343\"\u003eMetabolic syndrome and\/or obesity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,6,1,14\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,6,1,16\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-342\"\u003eWho needs treatment and how much\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,6,1,18\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,6,1,20\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-341\"\u003eThe role of lifestyle changes, exercise and cardiac rehabilitation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,6,1,22\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,6,1,24\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-340\"\u003eDrug therapy updates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,6,1,26\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,6,1,28\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-339\"\u003eRisk calculation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,6,1,30\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePulmonology Topics:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_d5a9f4ce8a97d809-106\" data-path-to-node=\"13,0,1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,0,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-338\"\u003eAsthma:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-338\"\u003e The medical impact of asthma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,0,1,2\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,0,1,4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-337\"\u003eFundamental role of inflammation, with possible scarring and irreversible loss of lung function\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,0,1,6\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,0,1,8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-336\"\u003ePractical points of diagnosis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,0,1,10\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,0,1,12\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-335\"\u003eGoal setting management based on levels of severity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,0,1,14\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,0,1,16\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-334\"\u003eRisk factors for mortality and treatment in the acute setting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,0,1,18\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,0,1,20\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-333\"\u003eManagement options for the difficult to control asthmatic patient\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,0,1,22\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_d5a9f4ce8a97d809-107\" data-path-to-node=\"13,1,1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-332\"\u003eControversies in the Treatment of Common Respiratory Infections:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-332\"\u003e Acute and chronic bronchitis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,1,1,2\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,1,1,4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-331\"\u003ePneumonia (community versus hospital-acquired)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,1,1,6\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,1,1,8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-330\"\u003eRole of the Pneumonia Severity Index score in determining indication for hospitalization\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,1,1,10\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,1,1,12\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-329\"\u003eCost- effective use of antibiotics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,1,1,14\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,1,1,16\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-328\"\u003eClinical significance of drug resistance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,1,1,18\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,1,1,20\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-327\"\u003eGuidelines for management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,1,1,22\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_d5a9f4ce8a97d809-108\" data-path-to-node=\"13,2,1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,2,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-326\"\u003eCOPD:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-326\"\u003e Definition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,2,1,2\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,2,1,4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-325\"\u003ePathophysiology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,2,1,6\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,2,1,8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-324\"\u003eEarly detection and intervention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,2,1,10\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,2,1,12\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-323\"\u003eRisk reduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,2,1,14\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,2,1,16\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-322\"\u003eManagement update including new modalities (including lung volume reduction surgery) and the role of inhaled corticosteroids and domiciliary oxygen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,2,1,18\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_d5a9f4ce8a97d809-109\" data-path-to-node=\"13,3,1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-321\"\u003eLung Cancer Screening \u0026amp; Pulmonary Nodules:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-321\"\u003e Appropriate use of the new lung cancer screening recommendations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,3,1,2\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,3,1,4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-320\"\u003eFleischner Society guidelines and American College of Chest Physician Lung Cancer guidelines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,3,1,6\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,3,1,8\"\u003e\u003cspan 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