Cardiac Emergencies: The Beat Must Go On

Wednesday, December 13, 2023, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

The complaint of chest pain in the adult patient population typically is an indication of an ischemic event related to coronary arterial disease. However, not all chest pain is related to acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Using a case study approach, the complaint of chest pain and difficulty breathing will be examined. Pathophysiology, assessment findings, pharmacology and treatment options related to to the following cardiac related diagnoses will be reviewed: acute heart failure, cardiomyopathy, acute pulmonary edema, cardiac tamponade, hypertensive crisis, acute aortic dissection and chest trauma. 

This is a virtual class via Zoom.

**This will be a live webinar and you will need a computer with internet access to view the meeting. Instructions on how to login will be emailed upon registration.

1. Discuss how unintended biases may contribute to the assessment of chest pain in different populations.
2. Identify modifiable and non-modifiable cardiac risk factors.
3. Differentiate between stable and unstable angina.
4. Discuss the differing signs and symptoms of cardiac emergencies.

Fees:  $ 75.00

Please be sure to pay with a credit card, if payment is not received, your registration will be incomplete and you will not be registered for the course.

Cancellation Fee:

• $35.00 for cancellations received less than 14 days from the course date.
• NO REFUND for no shows or cancellations received within 48 hours from the course date.

ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center contact hour(s) (6.75 hours), CA BRN - California Board of Registered Nurses contact hour(s) (6.75 hours), General Attendance (6.75 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (Must select) (6.75 hours)

1. Stanford Health Care is provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).  Provider Number CEP12165.
2. Stanford Health Care Center for Education and Professional Development is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
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Wednesday, December 13, 2023