UW Medicine 22nd Annual Clinical Cardiology Pearls for Primary Care 2023 (Videos + PDFs)

Practical Cardiovascular Medicine for Primary Care Providers

The UW Medicine 22nd Annual Clinical Cardiology Pearls for Primary Care 2023 is a focused cardiovascular education program developed by the University of Washington School of Medicine to provide primary care clinicians with practical, evidence-based guidance on the diagnosis, evaluation, and management of common cardiovascular conditions encountered in daily practice.

Presented by leading cardiology experts from UW Medicine, this course emphasizes real-world clinical decision-making through case-based lectures, interactive discussions, and guideline-focused updates covering hypertension, coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, heart failure, valvular heart disease, cholesterol management, and cardiovascular imaging.

Format: 9 Videos + 12 PDFs
File Size: 4.71 GB
Date: April 28, 2023
Location: Online Webinar (Seattle, Washington)

Course Overview

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, making cardiovascular risk assessment and management an essential component of primary care.

This comprehensive course is specifically designed for frontline clinicians who diagnose, treat, and manage patients with cardiovascular disease. Faculty provide practical strategies that can be immediately implemented in clinical practice, while reviewing the latest guidelines, evidence-based therapies, and diagnostic approaches.

The curriculum focuses on helping clinicians identify high-risk patients, select appropriate testing, initiate guideline-directed therapies, and recognize when specialist referral is warranted.

Target Audience

This program is ideal for:

Physicians

• Family Medicine Physicians

• Internal Medicine Physicians

• Primary Care Physicians

Advanced Practice Providers

• Nurse Practitioners

• Physician Assistants

Other Healthcare Professionals

• Registered Nurses

• Clinical Pharmacists

• Healthcare Professionals with an interest in cardiovascular medicine

Learning Objectives

After completing this activity, participants should be able to:

• Manage hypertension according to current guidelines

• Apply modern cholesterol management strategies

• Evaluate chest pain appropriately

• Select suitable cardiac imaging and stress testing

• Diagnose and manage valvular heart disease

• Evaluate palpitations and arrhythmias

• Manage atrial fibrillation and stroke prevention

• Utilize direct oral anticoagulants safely

• Implement guideline-directed heart failure therapies

• Incorporate SGLT2 inhibitors and newer cardiovascular therapies into practice

Course Topics

Hypertension Management

Topics Covered

• Updated Hypertension Guidelines

• Blood Pressure Targets

• Risk-Based Treatment Strategies

• Medication Selection

• Resistant Hypertension

• Practical Management Approaches

Clinical Focus

Participants learn how to optimize blood pressure control using contemporary evidence-based treatment recommendations.

Cholesterol Management & Cardiovascular Prevention

Lipid Disorders

Topics Include

• Updated Cholesterol Guidelines

• ASCVD Risk Assessment

• Statin Therapy

• Novel Lipid-Lowering Agents

• Secondary Prevention

• High-Risk Patient Management

Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease

Areas Covered

• Cardiovascular Risk Stratification

• Preventive Therapies

• Lifestyle Modification

• Diabetes and Cardiovascular Risk

• Evidence-Based Prevention Strategies

Chest Pain Evaluation

Diagnostic Approach

Topics Covered

• Assessment of Stable Chest Pain

• Risk Stratification

• Appropriate Diagnostic Testing

• Outpatient Evaluation

• Referral Considerations

Stress Testing & Cardiac Imaging

Areas Covered

• Exercise Stress Testing

• Stress Imaging

• Coronary CT Angiography

• Test Selection

• Appropriate Use Criteria

Valvular Heart Disease

Heart Murmur Evaluation

Topics Include

• Common Murmurs

• Clinical Examination Pearls

• Indications for Echocardiography

• Referral Criteria

Valve Disease Management

Conditions Covered

• Aortic Stenosis

• Aortic Regurgitation

• Mitral Regurgitation

• Mitral Stenosis

• Timing of Intervention

• Surgical and Transcatheter Options

Palpitations & Cardiac Arrhythmias

Evaluation of Palpitations

Topics Covered

• Diagnostic Workup

• Ambulatory Monitoring

• Holter Monitoring

• Event Recorders

• Referral Guidelines

Supraventricular Arrhythmias

Areas Covered

• Common Arrhythmias

• Symptom Assessment

• Management Strategies

• Indications for Specialist Referral

Atrial Fibrillation

Diagnosis & Management

Topics Include

• AF Detection

• Stroke Risk Assessment

• CHA₂DS₂-VASc Application

• Rate Control

• Rhythm Control

• Catheter Ablation Referral

Anticoagulation Strategies

Areas Covered

• Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs)

• Bleeding Risk Assessment

• Anticoagulation Selection

• Practical Prescribing Considerations

Heart Failure

Heart Failure Evaluation

Topics Covered

• Diagnostic Assessment

• Heart Failure Classification

• Echocardiographic Evaluation

• Referral Considerations

Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy (GDMT)

Modern Heart Failure Treatments

• ARNI Therapy

• SGLT2 Inhibitors

• Beta Blockers

• Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonists

• Comprehensive Heart Failure Care

Diabetes & Cardiovascular Disease

Novel Diabetes Therapies

Topics Include

• Cardiovascular Benefits of SGLT2 Inhibitors

• Diabetes and ASCVD

• Risk Reduction Strategies

• Integrated Care Approaches

Cardiovascular Physical Examination

Practical Clinical Skills

Areas Covered

• Cardiac Auscultation

• Murmur Recognition

• Physical Examination Pearls

• Identifying High-Risk Findings

Educational Highlights

Case-Based Learning

Real-world clinical cases reinforce practical decision-making.

Guideline-Focused Content

Comprehensive review of contemporary cardiovascular guidelines.

Interactive Learning

Audience participation and expert discussion enhance learning retention.

Primary Care-Oriented Approach

Content specifically tailored for clinicians managing cardiovascular disease in outpatient settings.

Why This Course Stands Out

✔ Designed Specifically for Primary Care Providers

✔ University of Washington Faculty Experts

✔ Evidence-Based Cardiovascular Updates

✔ Hypertension Management Review

✔ Cholesterol & ASCVD Prevention

✔ Chest Pain Evaluation Strategies

✔ Atrial Fibrillation Management

✔ Practical DOAC Guidance

✔ Valvular Heart Disease Recognition

✔ Modern Heart Failure Therapies

✔ SGLT2 Inhibitor Applications

✔ Case-Based Clinical Teaching

Who Should Take This Course?

This program is particularly valuable for:

• Family Physicians

• General Internists

• Primary Care Providers

• Nurse Practitioners

• Physician Assistants

• Healthcare Professionals seeking practical cardiovascular updates

Clinical & Educational Value

The UW Medicine 22nd Annual Clinical Cardiology Pearls for Primary Care 2023 provides concise, practical, and highly relevant cardiovascular education tailored specifically for primary care practice. By focusing on common clinical scenarios, updated guidelines, and modern treatment strategies, the course helps clinicians confidently diagnose, manage, and appropriately refer patients with cardiovascular disease.