UW Medicine 25th Annual Clinical Cardiology Pearls for Primary Care 2026

Practical Cardiovascular Medicine, Heart Failure, Arrhythmia & Prevention Updates for Primary Care Clinicians

The UW Medicine 25th Annual Clinical Cardiology Pearls for Primary Care 2026 course provides a focused and practical review of the most important cardiovascular conditions encountered in primary care practice. Developed by expert faculty from the University of Washington School of Medicine, this program delivers evidence-based strategies for diagnosing, evaluating, and managing common cardiac disorders while emphasizing guideline-directed patient care.

Held on April 24, 2026, this comprehensive virtual course reviews current recommendations in hypertension, cholesterol management, coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, heart failure, valvular heart disease, cardiovascular prevention, and modern cardiac imaging.

Course Features

• 9 Video Lectures
• 9 Subtitle Files (VTT)
• 11 PDF Presentations
• Total Size: 4.76 GB
• Case-Based Learning
• Evidence-Based Cardiology Updates
• Practical Primary Care Focus
• Current ACC/AHA Guideline Reviews
• Interactive Clinical Discussions

Program Overview

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, making early diagnosis, risk reduction, and evidence-based management essential skills for primary care clinicians.

This course focuses on delivering practical clinical pearls that help healthcare providers confidently evaluate and manage common cardiovascular problems encountered in outpatient practice. Through interactive lectures and real-world case discussions, participants review current cardiovascular guidelines and emerging therapies while learning how to apply them in everyday patient care.

Special emphasis is placed on cardiovascular prevention, atrial fibrillation management, heart failure treatment, hypertension control, lipid management, and the appropriate use of diagnostic testing and cardiovascular imaging.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Apply updated ACC/AHA hypertension guidelines in clinical practice.
• Utilize current cholesterol management recommendations and emerging lipid-lowering therapies.
• Evaluate chest pain and select appropriate diagnostic testing strategies.
• Implement evidence-based cardiovascular prevention programs.
• Diagnose and manage atrial fibrillation effectively.
• Prescribe anticoagulation therapies appropriately to reduce stroke risk.
• Recognize and manage heart failure using guideline-directed medical therapy.
• Evaluate valvular heart disease and determine appropriate referral timing.
• Utilize cardiovascular imaging appropriately in clinical decision-making.
• Incorporate novel diabetes therapies that improve cardiovascular outcomes.

Core Topics Covered

Hypertension Management

• Updated ACC/AHA Guidelines
• Blood Pressure Targets
• Risk-Based Treatment Strategies
• Resistant Hypertension
• Cardiovascular Risk Reduction

Cholesterol & Preventive Cardiology

• Lipid Management
• ASCVD Prevention
• Novel Lipid-Lowering Therapies
• Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
• Evidence-Based Prevention Strategies

Coronary Artery Disease

• Stable Ischemic Heart Disease
• Chest Pain Evaluation
• Diagnostic Testing Strategies
• Risk Stratification
• Prevention & Long-Term Management

Cardiac Imaging

• Stress Testing
• Coronary CT Imaging
• Echocardiography
• Appropriate Imaging Utilization
• Clinical Decision-Making

Atrial Fibrillation & Arrhythmias

• Atrial Fibrillation Diagnosis
• Rate vs Rhythm Control
• Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs)
• Stroke Prevention
• Catheter Ablation Referral Considerations

Palpitations & Rhythm Monitoring

• Evaluation of Palpitations
• Ambulatory Rhythm Monitoring
• Supraventricular Arrhythmias
• Referral Guidelines
• Clinical Management Strategies

Heart Failure Management

• Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy (GDMT)
• SGLT2 Inhibitors
• Angiotensin Receptor-Neprilysin Inhibitors (ARNIs)
• Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
• Long-Term Disease Management

Valvular Heart Disease

• Heart Murmur Evaluation
• Echocardiography Indications
• Valve Repair & Replacement Referral
• Clinical Assessment
• Evidence-Based Management

Diabetes & Cardiovascular Disease

• Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
• Diabetes Medications with Cardiovascular Benefit
• Integrated Cardiometabolic Care
• SGLT2 Inhibitors
• Comprehensive Risk Management

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Primary Care Physicians
• Family Medicine Physicians
• Internal Medicine Physicians
• Cardiologists
• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants
• Advanced Practice Providers
• Healthcare Professionals Managing Cardiovascular Disease

Educational Highlights

✔ Current ACC/AHA Guideline Updates

✔ Practical Cardiology Pearls for Primary Care

✔ Heart Failure Treatment Updates

✔ Atrial Fibrillation & Anticoagulation Management

✔ Cholesterol & Hypertension Reviews

✔ Cardiovascular Imaging Guidance

✔ Interactive Case-Based Learning

✔ Evidence-Based Prevention Strategies

✔ Novel Cardiometabolic Therapies

✔ Immediate Clinical Application

Why This Course Stands Out

✔ Designed Specifically for Primary Care Providers

✔ Focus on Common Cardiovascular Conditions

✔ Strong Emphasis on Practical Clinical Decision-Making

✔ Current Guideline-Based Management

✔ Expert Faculty from UW Medicine

✔ Comprehensive Prevention & Risk Reduction Strategies

✔ Real-World Case Discussions

✔ High-Yield Cardiovascular Education

Clinical & Educational Value

The UW Medicine 25th Annual Clinical Cardiology Pearls for Primary Care 2026 course delivers a concise yet comprehensive review of modern cardiovascular medicine tailored to frontline clinicians.

By integrating updated hypertension and cholesterol guidelines, heart failure therapies, atrial fibrillation management, cardiovascular imaging, and preventive cardiology principles, this program equips healthcare providers with practical tools to improve cardiovascular outcomes and optimize patient care.

   Topics

1. Atrial Fibrillation Essentials

2. Contemporary Cholesterol Management

3. Evaluation of Chest Pain

4. Evaluation of Heart Murmurs

5. Heart Failure for Primary Care

6. Heart Palpitations

7. Hypertension Guidelines Update

8. Prevention Pearls

9. Review