Educational Objectives

Upon completion of this activity you will be able to:

• Recognize the burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and the multiple risk factors associated with CVD to enable modifiable risk reduction in their high risk patient populations.

• Foster a multifaceted team approach for CVD risk reduction in high risk patients that will enhance patient adherence and outcomes and to tackle the complexities of multiple chronic conditions in light of concomitant diabetes, dyslipidemia, obesity, smoking and hypertension.
• Outline patient care strategies that reflect an inter-professional team approach to challenge nonadherence and intensify treatment required to reach CVD risk reduction goals in patients.