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:

  • Summarize retrospective data regarding bariatric surgery and in patients with Heart Failure.
  • Contrast the risks and benefits of GLP-1 agonism for obesity treatment in patients with HFrEF vs. HFpEF.
  • Articulate potential investigational approaches to the treatment of cardiac cachexia. 
Faculty & credentials: 
Activity Director(s):
Jacquelyn Kulinski, MD
Professor of Medicine
Department of Medicine & Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Director Preventive Cardiology Program
Director Cardiology Grand Rounds
Division of Cardiology
Medical College of Wisconsin-Froedtert
 
Speakers:
Amanda Vest, MBBS, MPH
Section Head of Heart Failure and Transplantation Cardiology
Tomsich Family Department of Cardiovascular Medicine
Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute 
Cleveland Clinic
 
In accordance with the ACCME® Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, Standard 3, all in control of content must disclose any relevant financial relationships. The following in control of content had no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
  • Jacquelyn Kulinski

The following persons in control of content disclosed the following financial relationships which were reviewed via the MCW conflict of interest mitigation process and addressed.

Name

Company

Role

Amanda Vest 

CareDxResearcher

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: 
11/13/2025 - 7:00am to 8:00am CST
Location: 
Zoom
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
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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