Matters of the Heart: Leading the Way: Cardiovascular Nursing Conference
This conference focuses on critical aspects of cardiovascular
nursing patient care. Attendees will learn from various
Houston Methodist cardiovascular clinicians on topics such as
shared decision-making, cardiogenic shock, hemodynamics
and more. Additionally, attendees will have a hands-on
learning opportunity at the MITIE Lab featuring the “Tour
Through the Heart,” an interactive session guided by Houston
Methodist cardiovascular surgeons to better understand
cardiac anatomy.
Educational Objectives
Upon completion of this continuing nursing education activity, the participant should be able to:
- Recognize effective optimization methods before cardiac/cardiovascular surgery to improve patient outcomes.
- Formulate strategies in managing postoperative cardiovascular surgical complications.
- Understand aortic stenosis and TAVI as a treatment option and the difference between the different valves offered.
- Discuss heart failure and devices used to manage cardiogenic shock/severe heart failure.