Join us on Tuesday, December 13 at 6 PM Central for a talk on Transcatheter Mitral Valve Interventions for Mitral Regurgitation by University of Iowa Cardiology Fellow Vikram Sharma, MD, MRCP. This event is part of our ongoing FIT Lecture Series.
The newest clinical guideline from the ACC and the American Heart Association (AHA) aims to guide clinicians in the diagnosis and management of patients with aortic disease. Specifically, the 2022 ACC/AHA Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Aortic Disease provides recommendations regarding diagnosis, genetic evaluation and family screening, medical therapy, endovascular and surgical treatment, and long-term surveillance across multiple clinical presentation subsets, ranging from asymptomatic patients to those with acute aortic syndromes.
Among the highlights, the guideline encourages the use of centers with Multidisciplinary Aortic Teams in determining the appropriate timing of intervention. There is also added emphasis on the role of shared decision-making, especially in the management of patients with aortic disease both before and during pregnancy due to the “cardiovascular risks of pregnancy, the diameter thresholds for prophylactic aortic surgery, and the mode of delivery.” Read more.
To access clinician and patient tools related to the Guideline, including CardioSmart resources and a JACC Aortic Disease Interactive Guideline Tool tied to family screening, visit ACC’s Aortic Disease Guideline Hub.
Join us on Tuesday, November 8 at 6 PM Central for a talk on Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy by University of Iowa Cardiology Fellow William Parker, MD. This event is part of our ongoing FIT Lecture Series.
Join University of Minnesota Cardiology Fellow Rahul Singh, MD for a talk on Coronary Intravascular Imaging and Physiologic Testing as part of our ongoing FIT Lecture Series.
Save the Date! Cardiology Fellows-in-Training will have the opportunity to hear from some of Minnesota’s top cardiologists about their real-world experiences during the transition from training to practice. We will have a panel discussion for approximately 90 minutes, with time outside of that for questions and networking.
Anemia in CKD is associated with poor CV outcomes, increased risk of CKD progression, decreased health-related quality of life (HRQOL), and increased healthcare resource utilization. Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents have been the standard of care for treating anemia in CKD but are associated with CV safety concerns; other therapies include red blood cell transfusions and iron administration, but each potentially has severe adverse events.
Hypoxia-inducible factor-prolyl hydroxylase inhibitors (HIF-PHIs) are promising novel agents in development for treating CKD-associated anemia. These oral agents increase endogenous erythropoietin production, improve iron absorption and mobilization, and decrease hepcidin production in the liver.
Anemia in Patients with CVD and CKD: Current Management and Potential Role of HIF-PHIs will provide cardiologists with information about the etiology of anemia in CKD, the effects on CV disease, HRQOL, and function, advantages and limitations of current management strategies, and the efficacy and safety data for HIF-PHIs in late-stage development for the management of CKD-related anemia.
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:
Erin Michos, MD, MHS
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Cardiology
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Matthew Weir, MD
Professor and Chief
Division of Nephrology
Department of Medicine
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Jointly provided by USFH and Rockpointe.
This educational activity is supported by an educational grant from GlaxoSmithKline.
Join us the second Tuesday of each month for our ongoing Fellows in Training (FIT) Lecture Series. On Tuesday, September 13th from 6-8 PM Iulia-Maria Tulai, M.D., Cardiology Fellow at the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation & Hennepin Healthcare, will present a talk on mitral valve prolapse.
This event is free, but registration is required. Register here and mark your calendars for the second Tuesday of every month to join us for future lectures.
The 2022 Midwest Cardiovascular Forum will include a poster contest from 4:30-6:00pm on Saturday, October 29th at the Royal Sonesta Downtown Minneapolis.
After a two-year hiatus, the Midwest Cardiovascular Forum is returning this fall for a 1.5-day conference exploring the latest in cardiology! Sessions include topics for seasoned cardiologists, fellows-in-training, and cardiovascular team members. Join us in downtown Minneapolis from October 29-30.
Visit the Midwest Cardiovascular Forum web page for more details, and mark your calendar to attend.
ASCVD Risk Estimator Plus is an update to the American College of Cardiology ASCVD Risk Estimator that uses recent science and user feedback to help a clinician and patient build a customized risk lowering plan by estimating and monitoring change in 10 year ASCVD risk.
Use the app to:
Choose specific sections, or download the entire PDF Guide.
Preamble
Since 1980, the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Heart Association (AHA) have translated scientific evidence into clinical practice guidelines with recommendations to improve cardiovascular health. These guidelines, which are based on systematic methods to evaluate and classify evidence, provide a foundation for the delivery of quality cardiovascular care. The ACC and AHA sponsor the development and publication of clinical practice guidelines without commercial support, and members volunteer their time to the writing and review efforts. Guidelines are official policy of the ACC and AHA. For some guidelines, the ACC and AHA partner with other organizations.
Intended Use
Clinical practice guidelines provide recommendations applicable to patients with or at risk of developing cardiovascular disease. The focus is on medical practice in the United States, but these guidelines are relevant to patients throughout the world. Although guidelines may be used to inform regulatory or payer decisions, the intent is to improve quality of care and align with patients’ interests. Guidelines are intended to define practices meeting the needs of patients in most, but not all, circumstances, and should not replace clinical judgment.
