Practical Approaches to Weight Health Leading to CV Health Practical Tips - A Guideline Driven Weight Management Plan with Anti-Obesity Medications

Description

This activity was planned to enable participants to challenge the gaps in weight management with anti-obesity medications. This activity is part of the Anti-Obesity Medications: Practical Approaches to Improve Weight Health grant project.

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 .25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Target Audience:

The target audience for this education is CV team clinicians including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and pharmacists who manage patients who need cardiovascular care with weight-related comorbidities.

Important Dates:
Date of Release: June 4, 2023
Term of Approval/Date of Expiration: June 4, 2024

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

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:

Pam Taub, MD, FACC

Peer Reviewer:
Pamela Bowe Morris, MD, FACC

Summary


Availability:	Retired


Cost:	FREE


Credit Offered:	No Credit Offered