Program Description: 

Cardiovascular Grand Rounds is the primary teaching conference for the Division of Cardiology where both cardiovascular disease syndromes and current research in cardiovascular disease is presented. Cardiovascular Grand Rounds meets a specific need both in the community and at the Medical College for further education in cardiovascular disease states. Cardiovascular Grand Rounds as a recurring activity is continually reviewed by the cardiology faculty.

Key Words: Cardiovascular Disease, Research, Practice Guidelines, Education

Target audience: 
  • Physicians
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Physician Assistants
  • Nurses
  • Pharmacists
Learning objectives: 

Participants who engage in this educational intervention will be able to:

  • Identify the physiological mechanisms behind menopausal hot flashes.
  • Identify the link between menopausal hot flashes and cardiovascular risk, exploring how these symptoms may serve as indicators of heart health in women.
  • Examine research findings on the relationship between menopause, hot flashes, and increased cardiovascular disease risk, including potential neurovascular mechanisms underlying this increased cardiovascular risk.
  • Recognize the importance of early detection and management of cardiovascular risk in women experiencing menopause, particularly those with severe hot flashes.
  • Evaluate treatment options for managing menopausal hot flashes and minimizing cardiovascular risk, including lifestyle changes, pharmacological therapies, and non-hormonal interventions.
  • Discuss the role of healthcare providers in assessing cardiovascular risk during menopause and in developing personalized care strategies for women experiencing hot flashes.
Faculty & credentials: 

Activity Director(s):
Jacquelyn Kulinski, MD
Associate Professor
Department of Medicine & Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Director Preventive Cardiology Program
Director Cardiology Grand Rounds
Division of Cardiology
Medical College of Wisconsin-Froedtert

 

Speaker:

Sarah Baker, PhD
Assistant Professor of Physiology
Associate Consultant I-Research, Joint Appointment
Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
Department of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering
Mayo Clinic
 

In accordance with the ACCME® Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, Standard 3, all persons in control of content must disclose any relevant financial relationships. It is the policy of the Medical College of Wisconsin to identify, mitigate and disclose the absence or presence of all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies held by the speakers/presenters, authors, planners, and other persons who may influence content of this accredited continuing education. The following in control of content had no relevant financial relationships to disclose. 

  • Jacquelyn Kulinski

  • Sarah Baker

 

Contact

Name: 
Tegan Guillebeau
Phone number: 
+1 (414) 955-6750
Email: 
[email protected]
Accreditation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
 
Designation of Credit Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
Hours of Participation for Allied Health Professionals:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 1.0 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.
Session date: 
04/10/2025 - 7:00am to 8:00am CDT
Location: 
Zoom
United States
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  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 1.00 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.
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