Anti-Obesity Medications: Practical Approaches to Improved Weight Health

Anti-Obesity Medications: Practical Approaches to Improved Weight Health - Clinical Spotlight Meeting on Demand

Description

This activity was planned with a goal to enable participants to be able to identify AOMS effectiveness in a contemporary weight management plan leading to improved cardiovascular health.

Accreditation Statement

In accordance with ACCME policy, prior to participating in this activity, you must review the information on this page.

Joint Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, the American College of Cardiology Foundation (ACCF) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Statement

Physicians

The ACCF designates this online enduring material for a maximum of up to 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses
The ACCF designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 continuing nursing education contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Physician Assistants

AAPA Credit Designation Statement

The American College of Cardiology Foundation has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.5 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until March 24, 2024. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Target Audience:

The target audience for this education is prescribing health providers and advanced practice providers including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and pharmacists who manage CV patients in need of weight management plan.

Important Dates:
Date of Release: March 28, 2023
Term of Approval/Date of Expiration: March 27, 2024

Learner Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, you should be able to:

Review the challenges and gaps in weight management with AOMs 
Identify the new AOMs including trials, MOA, adverse drug events, and other patient considerations 
Recommend a practical approach to weight management that includes lifestyle and pharmacologic strategies

Acknowledgements:
Educational grant support provided by: Novo Nordisk.

Faculty:

Pamela Bowe Morris, MD, FACC
Harold Bays MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FACE, FNLA, FASPC
Sheldon Litwin, MD, FACC
Pam R. Taub, MD, FACC, FASPC

Summary


Availability:	Retired


Cost:	FREE


Credit Offered:	No Credit Offered