Jose “Pepe” Alvarez Jr., M.D., Memorial Lecture on Vascular Disease: GLP-1 Receptor Antagonism: A New Frontier in Cardiovascular Health

Miami, FL US
May 21, 2024
 

Hybrid Conference | 1 Cat. 1
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 | 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Baptist Hospital, 5 MCVI Conference Room / Zoom

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Cardiovascular diseases are still among the leading causes of mortality and morbidity in the world today. To address this critical issue, the past decade has witnessed a surge in cardiovascular outcome trials focused on evaluating the cardiovascular safety and efficacy of various drugs. One class of drugs that has gained significant attention is the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RA). 

Please join us to hear Dr. Herbert D. Aronow discuss the novel cardiovascular applications of GLP-1 RA drugs in the assessment and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

About Jose A. “Pepe” Alvarez, Jr., M.D.

José A. “Pepe” Alvarez, Jr., M.D.,  a longtime clinical leader of Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute and its distinguished medical director of vascular surgery, died of brain cancer in 2006 at the age of 53.  Dr. Alvarez, who was also chief of vascular surgery at Baptist Hospital of Miami, was the first Board-certified vascular surgeon in South Florida and essentially pioneered the development of his specialty in this community. He was an integral part of the development of Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, a respected colleague and cherished friend.

As a tribute to the professional achievements and the memory of Dr. Alvarez, an endowment has been established for the annual José A. "Pepe" Alvarez, Jr., M.D., Memorial Lecture on Vascular Disease. 

For 20 years, Dr. Alvarez practiced general and vascular surgery at Cedars Hospital and Baptist Hospital of Miami as a member of the Surgical Group of Miami. An active member of the American Board of Surgery with special qualifications in vascular surgery, Dr. Alvarez was past president of both the South Florida Vascular Society and the Florida Society of Vascular Surgery. He was an active member in the Southern Association for Vascular Surgery.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this conference, participants should be better able to:

  • Evaluate GLP-1 RA mediated cardiovascular risk factor modification.
  • Assess reduction in atherothrombotic event risk through GLP-1 RA.
  • Explore potential novel cardiovascular applications for GLP-1 RA.

Who Should Attend

Cardiologists, hematologists, nephrologists, primary care physicians, general internists, neurologists, physician assistants, advanced practice registered nurses, hospitalists, nurses and other interested healthcare providers.

Agenda

6:00 p.m.Welcome Reception
6:30 p.m.CME Lecture
7:30 p.m.Adjourn

Registration and Fees

This conference is offered free of charge.

Course Summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 General certificate of attendance
  • 1.00 Nurse Practitioners
  • 1.00 Florida Board of Nursing
  • 1.00 Florida Board of Pharmacy
  • 1.00 Florida Board of Podiatric Medicine
Course opens: 
03/03/2024
Course expires: 
06/28/2024
Event starts: 
05/21/2024 - 6:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
05/21/2024 - 7:30pm EDT
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Baptist Hospital 5 MCVI Conference Room / Zoom
8900 N Kendall Dr.
Miami, FL 33176
United States

Faculty

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Herbert D. Aronow, M.D., MPH, FACC, FSCAI, FSVM
Past President, Society for Vascular Medicine
Professor of Medicine, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Medical Director, Heart & Vascular Services
Benson Ford Chair in Heart & Vascular
Henry Ford Health
Detroit, Michigan

Disclosures And Resolution Of Conflict Of Interest

Herbert D. Aronow, M.D., MPH, faculty for this educational activity, is a consultant for Philips, ReCor Medical and Silk Road Medical, and has indicated that the presentation or discussion will include off-label or unapproved product usage.

The following non-faculty contributors involved in the planning, development and editing/review of the content have relevant financial relationships to disclose with ineligible companies*:

  • Barry T. Katzen, M.D. – Consultant for Philips, Gore and Boston Scientific. 
  • Howard Katzman, M.D. – has nothing to disclose

Others involved in the planning, development and editing/review of the content have no relevant financial relationships to disclose with ineligible companies.*

*Ineligible companies - Companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

Disclosure Policy and Disclaimer

Accreditation

Baptist Health South Florida is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Baptist Health has been re-surveyed by the ACCME and awarded Commendation for 6 years as a provider of CME for physicians.

Baptist Health South Florida designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity has been approved for a total of 1 credit hours, CE Broker Course #20-498028, by the Florida Boards of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine and by the Florida Council of Physician Assistants.

This activity has also been approved for 1 credit for Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Pharmacists and Techs. Baptist Health South Florida CE Broker Provider #50-182.

The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) accepts CEs accredited by the ACCME. Individuals are responsible for checking with the AANPCB for further guidelines.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ claimed by physicians attending live events certified and organized in the United States for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ can be claimed through the agreement on mutual recognition of credits between UEMS and AMA, considered as being equal to the European Continuous Medical Education Credits (ECMEC©) granted by the UEMS. One AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ is equivalent to one (1) hour of European EACCME Credit (ECMEC©). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.

Disclaimer

Baptist Health South Florida presents this CME activity for use by healthcare professionals for educational purposes only. Opinions, perspectives and information presented by the faculty represent their ideas and views, and participants should carefully consider all available scientific data before acting on knowledge gained through this activity. Additionally, participants should consult the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for approved uses prior to prescribing medications or utilizing medical devices discussed in this activity.

While Baptist Health makes reasonable efforts to ensure that accurate information is presented, no warranty, expressed or implied, is offered. Participants should rely on their own clinical judgment, knowledge and experience before applying information acquired to their professional use.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 General certificate of attendance
  • 1.00 Nurse Practitioners
  • 1.00 Florida Board of Nursing
  • 1.00 Florida Board of Pharmacy
  • 1.00 Florida Board of Podiatric Medicine
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