Full course description
Description
This training module explores the unique aspects of coronary artery disease (CAD) in older adults, focusing on risk factors, presentation, management strategies, and treatment approaches. Participants will gain insights into evidence-based therapies, the role of lifestyle modifications, and the importance of patient-centered care for secondary prevention.
Target Audience
Healthcare providers, including cardiologists, geriatricians, primary care physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals involved in the care of older adults with coronary artery disease.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this training, you will be able to:
- Identify the primary risk factors and common presentations of coronary artery disease in older adults.
- Understand the evidence-based approaches for managing stable and acute coronary syndromes in older adults.
- Implement lifestyle modifications and pharmacologic therapies to support secondary prevention.
- Integrate patient preferences and goals into the management of coronary artery disease.