{"product_id":"mer-primary-care-conferences-internal-medicine-for-primary-care-cardio-geri-id-neck-spine-apr-12-16-2026","title":"MER Primary Care Conferences Internal Medicine for Primary Care Cardio Geri ID Neck \u0026 Spine Apr 12-16, 2026","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"group-header field-group-div clearfix\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"group-header-inner field-group-div\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"group-course-header-right field-group-div\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-title field-type-ds field-label-hidden\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-items\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item even\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"featured__product__tab__content__item__header\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"featured__product__tab__content__item__header\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"featured__product__tab__content__item__header\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"featured__product__tab__content__item__header\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_3_5 3_5 fusion-flex-column\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"cme-gallery\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\" data-testid=\"cme-gallery\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid col-span-full mt-3 lg:mt-0\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"cme-gallery__description has-rich-text col-span-full lg:col-span-9 type-body has-rich-text\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch1\u003eMER Primary Care Conferences – Internal Medicine for Primary Care: Cardiology, Geriatrics, Infectious Diseases \u0026amp; Neck \u0026amp; Spine 2026 (Videos)\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eComprehensive Updates in Cardiovascular Medicine, Geriatric Care, Infectious Diseases, Spine Disorders, and Evidence-Based Primary Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eStay at the forefront of modern primary care with \u003cstrong\u003eMER Primary Care Conferences – Internal Medicine for Primary Care: Cardiology, Geriatrics, Infectious Diseases \u0026amp; Neck \u0026amp; Spine 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e, an advanced continuing medical education (CME) program presented by \u003cstrong\u003eMedical Education Resources (MER)\u003c\/strong\u003e. This comprehensive conference delivers practical, evidence-based updates across four essential disciplines frequently encountered in outpatient and office-based practice, helping clinicians improve diagnostic accuracy, optimize treatment decisions, and enhance patient outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eHeld \u003cstrong\u003eApril 12–16, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e, at the \u003cstrong\u003eFairmont Orchid, Big Island, Hawaii\u003c\/strong\u003e, this multidisciplinary program brings together nationally recognized faculty to review current clinical guidelines, emerging therapies, and best practices in cardiovascular medicine, geriatric medicine, infectious diseases, and cervical and lumbar spine disorders. Through expert-led lectures, real-world clinical cases, and evidence-based discussions, participants gain practical strategies that can be immediately incorporated into everyday patient care.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eDesigned specifically for primary care providers and internal medicine clinicians, the course emphasizes early diagnosis, risk assessment, preventive care, and multidisciplinary management of common and complex medical conditions affecting adult and elderly populations.\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 Internal Medicine for Primary Care: Cardiology, Geriatrics, Infectious Diseases \u0026amp; Neck \u0026amp; Spine 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 12–16, 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fairmont Orchid, Big Island, Hawaii, 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 to Advanced\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\"\u003ePrimary care physicians routinely manage patients with cardiovascular disease, age-related disorders, infectious illnesses, and musculoskeletal complaints involving the cervical and lumbar spine. As clinical guidelines continue to evolve, healthcare professionals must remain current with modern diagnostic strategies, preventive medicine, pharmacologic therapies, and multidisciplinary management approaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThis comprehensive MER conference delivers clinically relevant updates across these core specialties, providing practical guidance on cardiovascular risk reduction, coronary artery disease, hypertension, heart failure, cognitive disorders, dementia care, geriatric assessment, antimicrobial stewardship, immunization strategies, spine evaluation, neck pain, lumbar disorders, and neurological examination techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eFaculty emphasize evidence-based recommendations that improve clinical decision-making while enhancing patient safety and long-term outcomes.\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\u003eApply current evidence-based guidelines for hypertension, coronary artery disease, and heart failure.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003ePerform comprehensive cardiovascular risk assessment and preventive management.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eConduct comprehensive geriatric evaluations and recognize age-related medical conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eDiagnose and manage dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and cognitive impairment.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eEvaluate cervical and lumbar spine disorders using physical examination and neurologic assessment.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eImplement evidence-based management strategies for common infectious diseases.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eOptimize antimicrobial therapy through antimicrobial stewardship principles.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eRecommend individualized immunization strategies based on patient-specific risk factors.\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\u003eCardiovascular Medicine\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eReview current recommendations for preventing, diagnosing, and managing cardiovascular disease 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\u003eCoronary artery disease (CAD)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eAcute chest pain evaluation\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\u003eCardiovascular risk assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eLifestyle modification\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eDiagnostic testing\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003ePreventive cardiology\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eFaculty discuss contemporary evidence-based treatment strategies designed to improve long-term cardiovascular outcomes.\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\u003eGeriatric Medicine\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eDevelop practical approaches to caring for older adults with complex medical conditions.\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\u003eComprehensive geriatric assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eCognitive impairment\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eAlzheimer's disease\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eDementia\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eFunctional assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eAbnormal gait evaluation\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eFalls prevention\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eUrinary incontinence\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eLower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eCardiovascular disease prevention in older adults\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eParticipants learn patient-centered approaches for improving quality of life while preserving independence in aging populations.\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\u003eInfectious Diseases\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eStrengthen your understanding of common outpatient infections using current antimicrobial recommendations and preventive strategies.\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\u003eSkin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eRespiratory tract infections\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eGenitourinary infections\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eAntimicrobial stewardship\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eAntibiotic selection\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eImmunization guidelines\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003ePrevention strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eEmerging resistance patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eFaculty emphasize responsible antimicrobial prescribing and individualized patient management.\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\u003eNeck \u0026amp; Spine Disorders\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eReview practical evaluation and management of common cervical and lumbar spine conditions encountered 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\u003eCervical spine disorders\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eLumbar spine disorders\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eAcute spinal pain\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eNeck pain\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eLow back pain\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eNeurologic examination\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eRange of motion assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eObservation and palpation\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eFunctional assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eReferral indications\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eParticipants learn systematic examination techniques and evidence-based treatment approaches for musculoskeletal and neurologic spine conditions.\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\u003eOffice-Based Clinical Practice\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eEnhance daily clinical decision-making through practical, guideline-based management strategies covering prevention, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up care, and multidisciplinary coordination.\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\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\u003eIdentify evidence-based treatment options for cervical and lumbar spine disorders.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003ePerform neurologic and musculoskeletal examinations of the cervical spine.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eEvaluate gait abnormalities and functional decline in older adults.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eConduct comprehensive geriatric assessments.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eDiagnose and manage dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and urinary disorders in elderly patients.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eApply antimicrobial stewardship principles in outpatient practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eRecommend individualized immunization strategies.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eImplement current guidelines for hypertension, coronary artery disease, heart failure, and cardiovascular 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\u003ch1\u003eEducational Highlights\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eInternal Medicine\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003ePrimary Care\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eCardiology\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003ePreventive Cardiology\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eCoronary Artery Disease\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eHeart Failure\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eHypertension\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eLipid Management\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eGeriatric Medicine\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eDementia\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eAlzheimer's Disease\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eComprehensive Geriatric Assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eInfectious Diseases\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eAntimicrobial Stewardship\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eImmunizations\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eSkin \u0026amp; Soft Tissue Infections\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eRespiratory Infections\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eGenitourinary Infections\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eCervical Spine Disorders\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eLumbar Spine Disorders\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eNeck Pain\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eLow Back Pain\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eNeurologic Examination\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eCase-Based Learning\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eEvidence-Based Medicine\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 Internal Medicine for Primary Care: Cardiology, Geriatrics, Infectious Diseases \u0026amp; Neck \u0026amp; Spine 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e combines four high-impact clinical specialties into one practical educational program specifically designed for office-based healthcare professionals. Rather than focusing on subspecialty-level care alone, the curriculum emphasizes evidence-based diagnosis, preventive medicine, guideline-directed therapy, and real-world patient management strategies that clinicians can immediately apply in everyday practice.\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\u003eInternists\u003c\/li\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\u003eCardiologists\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eGeriatricians\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eInfectious Disease Physicians\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eNeck \u0026amp; Spine Surgeons\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eHospitalists\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\u003eInternal Medicine Residents\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eFamily Medicine Residents\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eHealthcare Professionals involved in adult primary care\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\nWhether you manage cardiovascular disease, elderly patients, infectious illnesses, or musculoskeletal disorders, \u003cstrong\u003eMER Primary Care Conferences – Internal Medicine for Primary Care: Cardiology, Geriatrics, Infectious Diseases \u0026amp; Neck \u0026amp; Spine 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers a comprehensive, evidence-based review of today's most important clinical updates. Featuring nationally recognized faculty, practical case-based discussions, and guideline-driven recommendations, this program provides clinicians with the knowledge and confidence needed to deliver exceptional patient care across multiple disciplines.\r\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e4. Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_c6d08326fd9a7e53-488\" data-path-to-node=\"7,0,1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,0,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1364\"\u003eGeriatrics – Approach to the Geriatric Patient:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1364\"\u003e Review demographics of aging and changes in the older patient\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,0,1,2\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,0,1,4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1363\"\u003eApply the 4Ms and age-friendly framework for older adults\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,0,1,6\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,0,1,8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1362\"\u003eDiscuss what matters and advance care planning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,0,1,10\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,0,1,12\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1361\"\u003eTailor medication use in older adults, including review of risky medications, alternatives, and deprescribing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,0,1,14\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,0,1,16\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1360\"\u003eIntegrate geriatric principles into the annual wellness visit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,0,1,18\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_c6d08326fd9a7e53-489\" data-path-to-node=\"7,1,1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1359\"\u003eGeriatrics – Urological Disorders in the Older Adult:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1359\"\u003e Review of two very common conditions seen in the elderly population: benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and urinary incontinence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,1,1,2\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,1,1,4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1358\"\u003ePathogenesis, clinical symptoms, recommended evaluation and management options for BPH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,1,1,6\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,1,1,8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1357\"\u003eReview of the anatomy and mechanism of normal urinary function, causes of incontinence, the evaluation and management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,1,1,10\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_c6d08326fd9a7e53-490\" data-path-to-node=\"7,2,1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1356\"\u003eGeriatrics – Vascular Disorders in the Older Adult:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1356\"\u003e Peripheral vascular disease\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2,1,2\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2,1,4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1355\"\u003eDVT\/thromboembolic disease\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2,1,6\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2,1,8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1354\"\u003eAbdominal aortic aneurysm and related disorders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2,1,10\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_c6d08326fd9a7e53-491\" data-path-to-node=\"7,3,1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1353\"\u003eGeriatrics – Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementias:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1353\"\u003e Approaches to brain health and dementia risk reduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,3,1,2\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,3,1,4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1352\"\u003eEarly detection and diagnosis, including clinical evaluation and biomarkers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,3,1,6\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,3,1,8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1351\"\u003eVarious types of dementia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,3,1,10\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,3,1,12\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1350\"\u003eCurrent treatment options for dementia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,3,1,14\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_c6d08326fd9a7e53-492\" data-path-to-node=\"7,4,1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1349\"\u003eGeriatrics – Approach to Care for Individuals with Dementia and Family Caregivers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1349\"\u003e Care planning in dementia including advance care planning and driving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,4,1,2\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,4,1,4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1348\"\u003eEngaging and supporting family caregivers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,4,1,6\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,4,1,8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1347\"\u003eReview of common behavior disorders in dementia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,4,1,10\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,4,1,12\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1346\"\u003eCommunication and behavioral techniques for behavior disorders in patients with dementia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,4,1,14\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,4,1,16\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1345\"\u003eReview of the potential adverse effects of the psychotropic medications usually used to manage behavior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,4,1,18\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_c6d08326fd9a7e53-493\" data-path-to-node=\"7,5,1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1344\"\u003eNeck \u0026amp; Spine – Diagnosis and Treatment of Lumbar Spine Disorders:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1344\"\u003e A practical approach to the diagnosis and early management of lumbar spine disorders will be presented\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,5,1,2\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,5,1,4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1343\"\u003eAnatomy, differential diagnosis, as well as physical examination concepts will be covered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,5,1,6\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_c6d08326fd9a7e53-494\" data-path-to-node=\"7,6,1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1342\"\u003eNeck \u0026amp; Spine – Physical Examination of the Lumbar Spine, Hip, and Sacroiliac Joint:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1342\"\u003e Exam techniques will be demonstrated and discussed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,6,1,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_c6d08326fd9a7e53-495\" data-path-to-node=\"7,7,1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1341\"\u003eNeck \u0026amp; Spine – Nonpharmacologic Treatment of Acute and Chronic Spinal Pain:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1341\"\u003e Strategies for triage and nonpharmacologic management of spine and pain patients will be presented\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,7,1,2\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,7,1,4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1340\"\u003eGuidelines for the use of imaging and other diagnostic tools, manual therapies, as well as psychological and other approaches to pain management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,7,1,6\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_c6d08326fd9a7e53-496\" data-path-to-node=\"7,8,1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1339\"\u003eNeck \u0026amp; Spine – Diagnosis and Treatment of Cervical Spine and Select Upper Extremity Disorders:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1339\"\u003e A practical approach to the diagnosis and early management of cervical spine and selected upper extremity disorders will be presented\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,8,1,2\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,8,1,4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1338\"\u003eAnatomy, differential diagnosis, as well as physical examination concepts will be covered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,8,1,6\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_c6d08326fd9a7e53-497\" data-path-to-node=\"7,9,1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1336\"\u003eNeck \u0026amp; Spine – Physical Examination of the Cervical Spine and UE Entrap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1336 citation-1337\"\u003ement Neuropathies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1336 citation-1337 citation-end-1337\"\u003e Exam techniques will be demonstrated and discussed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,9,1,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1335 citation-end-1335\"\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_c6d08326fd9a7e53-498\" data-path-to-node=\"7,10,1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1333 citation-1334\"\u003eInfectious Diseases – Skin \u0026amp; Soft Tissue Infections:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1333 citation-1334 citation-end-1334\"\u003e Presentation on important skin and soft-tissue infections \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1333\"\u003eand their prompt recognition, emphasizing evaluation and management strategies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,10,1,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_c6d08326fd9a7e53-499\" data-path-to-node=\"7,11,1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1332\"\u003eInfectious Diseases – Respiratory Tract Infections:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1332\"\u003e Discussion highlighting critical points regarding the diagnosis and management of pneumonia and bronchitis – with a focus on the impact of multidrug resistant pathogens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,11,1,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_c6d08326fd9a7e53-500\" data-path-to-node=\"7,12,1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1331\"\u003eInfectious Diseases – Genitourinary Infections:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1331\"\u003e Presentation on a relevant and clinically practical approach to the patient with genitourinary complaints focusing on the latest guidelines for the range of urinary tract infections and highlights of selected and important sexually-transmitted disease syndromes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,12,1,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_c6d08326fd9a7e53-501\" data-path-to-node=\"7,13,1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,13,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1329\"\u003eInfectious Diseases – Immunizations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1329\"\u003e Presentation on key vaccine preventable diseases and t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1329 citation-1330 citation-end-1330\"\u003eheir presentations with an emphasis on the latest recommendations including newest schedules, safety and efficacy information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,13,1,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1328 citation-end-1328\"\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_c6d08326fd9a7e53-502\" data-path-to-node=\"7,14,1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1324 citation-1327\"\u003eInfectious Diseases – Antimicrobial Stewardship and Multidrug Resistance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1324 citation-1327 citation-end-1327\"\u003e Definition of an antimicrobia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1324\"\u003el stewardship program \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1324 citation-1325 citation-1326 citation-end-1326\"\u003e(ASP)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,14,1,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1322 citation-1323 citation-end-1323\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,14,1,4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1319 citation-1320 citation-1321 citation-end-1321\"\u003eConcepts of the antimicrobial stewardship program\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,14,1,6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1317 citation-1318 citation-end-1318\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,14,1,8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1314 citation-1315 citation-1316 citation-end-1316\"\u003eFour goals of antimicrobial stewardship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,14,1,10\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1312 citation-1313 citation-end-1313\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,14,1,12\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1309 citation-1310 citation-1311 citation-end-1311\"\u003eMost recent additions to the antimicrobial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1309 citation-1310 citation-end-1310\"\u003e armame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1309\"\u003entarium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,14,1,14\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_c6d08326fd9a7e53-503\" data-path-to-node=\"7,15,1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,15,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1308\"\u003eCardiology – Acute Coronary Syndromes, The Patient with Acute Chest Pain:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1308\"\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=\"7,15,1,2\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,15,1,4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1307\"\u003eInitial workup, treatment, and follow-up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,15,1,6\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,15,1,8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1306\"\u003eDiagnosing and treating ST segment elevation and non-ST segment elevation Mls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,15,1,10\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,15,1,12\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1305\"\u003eThe role of drug therapy–primary vs adjunctive to PCI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,15,1,14\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,15,1,16\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1304\"\u003eFollow up after acute coronary syndromome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,15,1,18\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_c6d08326fd9a7e53-504\" data-path-to-node=\"7,16,1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,16,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1303\"\u003eCardiology – Primary \u0026amp; Secondary Prevention of CAD:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1303\"\u003e Definitions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,16,1,2\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,16,1,4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1302\"\u003eAHA\/ACC and other lipid guidelines updates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,16,1,6\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,16,1,8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1301\"\u003eHDL Cholesterol: The good cholesterol?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,16,1,10\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,16,1,12\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1300\"\u003eMetabolic syndrome and\/or obesity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,16,1,14\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,16,1,16\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1299\"\u003eWho needs treatment and how much\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,16,1,18\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,16,1,20\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1298\"\u003eThe role of lifestyle changes, exercise and cardiac rehabilitation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,16,1,22\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,16,1,24\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1297\"\u003eDrug therapy updates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,16,1,26\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,16,1,28\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1296\"\u003eRisk calculation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,16,1,30\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_c6d08326fd9a7e53-505\" data-path-to-node=\"7,17,1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,17,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,17,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1295\"\u003eCardiology – Work-up of Patients with Suspected CAD:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1295\"\u003e Risk factor evaluation and risk assessment models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,17,1,2\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,17,1,4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1294\"\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=\"7,17,1,6\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,17,1,8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1293\"\u003eThe usefulness of CT scanning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,17,1,10\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,17,1,12\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1292\"\u003eThe role of bio markers and EBCT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,17,1,14\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,17,1,16\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1291\"\u003eSuspected CAD in special populations (women, diabetics, the elderly)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,17,1,18\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_c6d08326fd9a7e53-506\" data-path-to-node=\"7,18,1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,18,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,18,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1290\"\u003eCardiology – Heart Failure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1290\"\u003e Etiologies and stages of heart failure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,18,1,2\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,18,1,4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1289\"\u003eACC\/AHA Heart Failure Guidelines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,18,1,6\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,18,1,8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1288\"\u003eHeart failure with reduced EF (HFrEF) and heart failure with preserved EF (HFpEF)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,18,1,10\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,18,1,12\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1287\"\u003eDetermining patients for referral using biomarkers, eg NT Pro BNP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,18,1,14\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,18,1,16\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1286\"\u003eTreatment options: ACE inhibitors, ARBS, ARNI, beta blockers, mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists, SGLT2i\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,18,1,18\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,18,1,20\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1285\"\u003eThe role of devices in treatment and antiplatelet drugs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,18,1,22\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,18,1,24\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1284\"\u003eIssues related to the hospitalized patient with acute decompensated heart failure and readmissions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,18,1,26\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_c6d08326fd9a7e53-507\" data-path-to-node=\"7,19,1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,19,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,19,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1283\"\u003eCardiology – Hypertension:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1283\"\u003e The 2017 AHA\/ACC Hypertension Guidelines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,19,1,2\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,19,1,4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1282\"\u003eThe 2024 ESC Guidelines for hypertension\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,19,1,6\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,19,1,8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1281\"\u003eApproaches to treatment thresholds and goals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,19,1,10\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,19,1,12\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1280\"\u003eChoices for initial and combination therapy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,19,1,14\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,19,1,16\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1279\"\u003eResistant hypertension\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,19,1,18\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,19,1,20\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1278\"\u003eTreating special populations: diabetics, the elderly, patients with renal failure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan 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