Tracey Long PhD, MS, MSN, RN, APRN-BC, CDCE, CCRN, CNE, COI, will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the intricate relationship between diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD). As these two chronic conditions often coexist and exacerbate each other, it is crucial that you are equipped with the knowledge and skills to manage them effectively. Explore pathophysiological connections, assess risk factors, and learn the very latest evidence-based strategies for prevention and management. Key aspects of patient education, including the promotion of lifestyle modifications to reduce cardiovascular risks in diabetic patients, will be incorporated.
New research has concluded there is a significant relationship between diabetes and cardiovascular disease, making it essential for clinicians to understand diagnosis, prevention, and pharmacological strategies for optimal patient outcomes.
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PESI, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. PESI, Inc. designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
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| Manual - Prevent a Cardiac Patient Crisis: Explore Five Cardiac Emergencies, Assessment Clues, & Rapid Interventions (7.2 MB) | 41 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Tracey Long, PhD, APRN-BC, RN, MS, MSN, CDCES, CCRN, CNE
As a registered nurse for 36 years, Dr. Long has worked in critical care, emergency medicine, primary care, and endocrinology. She is a professor of nursing at Chamberlain University and family nurse practitioner. She has been a certified diabetes care and education specialist for 25 years and teaches a certified diabetes educator review course. She teaches medical Spanish and one of her favorite activities is taking nurses and allied healthcare professionals each summer to offer free medical clinics to underserved communities around the world with her non-profit organization www.bridgesforhealth.org.
As a published author, she has written a book on how to thrive with diabetes, not just survive, three children’s health books, three books on family history and many professional research articles. She married her college sweetheart, and they have their own "long legacy" of 6 children who teach her what’s really important in life.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Tracey Long has employment relationships with Utah Body and Soul, College of Southern Nevada, Chamberlain College, Travelers Education Group, Nurse.Com, and Atrain. She receives compensation as a freelance writer and editor. Tracey Long receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Tracey Long is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, the American Association of Critical Care Nurses, the American Diabetes Association, the National Certified Diabetes Educator Association, and the American Nurses Association. She is on the editorial board of the Journal of Medical Education Development and is a contributing editor Yangtz Journal of Medicine.
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Analyze the pathophysiological relationship between diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Explore key risk factors that contribute to the development of cardiovascular complications in diabetic patients.
Implement evidence-based interventions to manage and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in diabetic patients.
Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions in reducing cardiovascular disease risk among diabetic patients through case studies and clinical scenarios.
Pathophysiology of Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)
Mechanisms linking diabetes to cardiovascular complications
Epidemiology and prevalence of coexisting diabetes and CVD
Impact of hyperglycemia on the cardiovascular system
Role of insulin resistance and inflammation
Risk Factors and Assessment
Risk factors for CVD in diabetic patients (e.g., hypertension, dyslipidemia, obesity)
Screening and assessment tools for cardiovascular risk in diabetes
Early identification and management of risk factors
Interventions and Management Strategies
Evidence-based approaches to managing diabetes and reducing cardiovascular risk
Pharmacological interventions (e.g., antihyperglycemic agents, antihypertensives, statins)
Lifestyle modifications: Diet, exercise, weight control, smoking cessation
Patient education and self-management support
Case Studies and Clinical Applications
Real-world scenarios demonstrating the diabetes-CVD connection
Interactive discussion on best practices and challenges in care
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