The prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) increases with age, with individuals aged 65 and older accounting for more than half of all cardiovascular hospitalizations. As the leading cause of global mortality and a major contributor to poor quality of life, CVD poses significant challenges in older adults due to age-related changes in cardiovascular structure and function, as well as alterations in other organ systems. These factors elevate the risk of complications from both pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions. Understanding the risk factors and strategies to manage CVD in older adults is crucial. This program will provide participants with essential information on assessing and managing CVD in older adults, with a focus on safe medication use.
Cardiovascular, Medication Management
Pharmacy Approaches to CVD Risk: Safer Medication Use in Older Adults
This is a 15-minute CCCEP accredited eCME program for Canadian HCPs. The program is designed to provide practical information on identifying, assessing and managing cardiovascular disease (CVD) in older adults. Utilizing case studies, this program will review CVD management in older adults with a focus on appropriate and safe medication use.
DURATION
15 min
PROFESSION
Pharmacy
# OF CREDITS
0.5
ACCREDITATION
CCCEP, OPQ
EXPIRY DATE
2025-10-01
The prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) increases with age, with individuals aged 65 and older accounting for more than half of all cardiovascular hospitalizations. As the leading cause of global mortality and a major contributor to poor quality of life, CVD poses significant challenges in older adults due to age-related changes in cardiovascular structure and function, as well as alterations in other organ systems. These factors elevate the risk of complications from both pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions. Understanding the risk factors and strategies to manage CVD in older adults is crucial. This program will provide participants with essential information on assessing and managing CVD in older adults, with a focus on safe medication use.
Faculty
- Kim Connelly, FRACP, PhD, MBBS
- Jessica Chan, MD, MPH, PhD, FRCPC
- Robert Hauptman, BMSc, MD, MCFP
- Naomi Pliamm, MD, CCFP
- Sherilyn Houle, BSP, PhD, CTH, AFTM RCPS(Glasg)
- Kristen Watt, RPh
Learning objectives
Upon completion of this continuing education program participants will be better able to:
- Explain the prevalence and burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in older adults
- Identify tools and resources to assess CVD risk in older adults
- Employ strategies to manage CVD in older adults with a focus on safe medication usage
Accreditation
This continuing education lesson is designed primarily for pharmacists and has been accredited by the Canadian Council on Continuing Education in Pharmacy (CCCEP) for 0.50 CEU(s). CCCEP File Number: 1066-2024-3854-I-P
This continuing educational activity has been accredited by the OPQ; 0.25 continuing education units/credits will be awarded to pharmacists who successfully complete the program. Accreditation number: 240139