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Cardiology Topics

FormatSelf-paced onlineRecordedJanuary 20–23, 2026AccessAvailable now
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About this course

Learn at your own pace.

  • Recorded January 20 and 23, 2026. 
  • This on-demand course provides 12 contact hours of cardiology pharmacology CE/CME.
  • Covers LDL cholesterol, residual cardiovascular risk, heart failure, cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome, valvular heart disease, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, preoperative evaluation, and amyloid heart disease.

Educational information

Designed for meaningful, practical learning.

AAFP Prescribed Credit equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, plus ACPE and pharmacology credit. Self-paced access includes recorded seminar content, course materials, assessment, and completion documentation.

Sessions

Session
2026-01-20 Risk Stratification, Prevention Guidelines, Cholesterol Management Heart Failure, and Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Speaker: Dr. Nihar R. Desai Credit hours: 6.5 ACPE UAN: 0741-0000-26-001-H01-P

Learning objectives
  1. Apply risk stratification tools to estimate 10 and 30 year risk of CV events
  2. Review guidelines for primary prevention of CV disease
  3. Determine optimal LDL-C levels for patients with secondary prevention
  4. Develop evidence based approach for use of statin and non-statin therapies to address Cv risk
  5. Review guidelines for diagnosis and management of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction
  6. Understand the role of quadruple therapy in management of HFrEF
  7. Apply validated tools to improve the diagnosis of HFpEF
  8. Use evidence based therapies to improve outcomes in HFpEF
  9. Review the framework on Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome
  10. Apply cardio-reno-metabolic therapies to improve outcomes for patients with CKM syndrome
2026-01-23 Acute Coronary Syndromes, Statins, Atrial Fibrillation, Aortic Stenosis , Mitral Regurgitation, Hypertension, Pre Operatve Testing, Amyloid Heart Disease

Friday, January 23, 2026

Speaker: Dr. Nihar R. Desai Credit hours: 5.5 ACPE UAN: 0741-0000-26-002-H01-P

Learning objectives
  1. Review the pathophysiology and management of acute coronary syndromes
  2. Understand the role of invasive and non-invasive testing in the management of chest pain
  3. Develop an approach to statin associated muscle symptoms
  4. Diagnose and manage atrial fibrillation including the role of early ablation
  5. Review guidelines for the management of aortic stenosis and mitral regurgitation
  6. Apply the latest hypertension guidelines to achieve optimal BP in patients across CV risk spectrum
  7. Understand the role of pre-operative cardiac testing for patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery
  8. Diagnose and management patients with amyloid heart disease

Faculty

Portrait of Dr. Nihar R. Desai, ULS faculty member

Dr. Nihar R. Desai, MD, MPH

Associate Professor and Vice Chief, Cardiovascular Medicine · Yale School of Medicine

A cardiovascular medicine specialist, outcomes researcher, and health-system leader focused on evidence-based cardiovascular care and delivery improvement.

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Accreditation

Target audience

Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses

PHARMACISTS

  • University Learning Systems is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. 
  • These programs are accredited for all pharmacists.
  • This course provides 12 hours or 1.2 CEUs.
  • Credit for this course expires on January 23, 2029.

PHYSICIANS

The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) has reviewed Cardiology Topics and deemed it acceptable for up to 12 Live AAFP Prescribed credit(s). Term of Approval is from January 20, 2026 to January 23, 2026 Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s) toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

American Osteopathic Association (AOA).‍ ‍ Continuing medical education (CME) activities approved for American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) credit are recognized by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) as equivalent to AOA Category 2 credit. 

NURSES

  • This course provides 12 hours (1.2 CEU)
  • University Learning Systems is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11409, and CE Broker Tracking #50-11357:
  • University Learning Systems is approved by CE Broker for Florida, Georgia, Arkansas, District of Columbia, Georgia, New Mexico, and West Virginia, Boards of Nursing. 
  • The same hours submitted to renew NP certification may be submitted to a State Board of Nursing for re-licensure.

OTHER PROFESSIONS

  • CONSULTANT PHARMACISTS: Some consultant pharmacist boards accept University Learning Systems courses for recertification either as is or with board approval. Please contact your board regarding course approval and ULS with any questions.

  • CANADIAN PHARMACISTS:Canadian Council on Continuing Education in Pharmacy (CCCEP)accepts courses accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). 

  • CANADIAN PHYSICIANS: Members of the College of Family Physicians of Canada are eligible to receive up to 12 MAINPRO-M1 credits for participation in this activity due to reciprocal agreement with the American Academy of Family Physicians

  • Other healthcare professionals should confirm acceptance and reporting requirements with their licensing or certification board

Requirements and reporting

  • University Learning Systems reports pharmacy credit through CPE Monitor using the participant’s eNABPID number and date of birth.
  • University Learning Systems is approved by CE Broker, for pharmacy, medicine and nursing for participating states,  Tracking #50-11357. Participant's state license number is required for reporting.
  • Credit is based on completed evaluations for registered sessions. 
  • Credit is awarded per session; partial session credit is not available, and breaks are excluded.
  • Other eligible participants receive an applicable statement of credit after completing the required documentation.

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Course fees

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