2025 Cardiology Symposium
Open Medicine Nursing

Description
In collaboration with Asheville Heart and Mission Health Partners
Despite progress, cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the US. This conference is designed to provide an update on advances in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease. It is directed at primary care providers, cardiologists, nurses, advanced care practitioners, and other interested health professionals.
This year our faculty will include cardiovascular experts who will cover a range of rapidly evolving clinical topics including: coronary and structural heart disease, arrhythmia management, novel strategies for the care of patients with heart failure and lipid disorders, as well as evolving surgical strategies for patients with heart disease. We look forward to seeing you and come ready with questions and cases!

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Target Audience
Primary Care Providers, including Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners; as well as Nurses and other interested health professionals
Objectives
- Provide updated, evidence-based information to enhance cardiovascular care for the primary care providers
- Review practical guidelines for directed treatment for office based care
- Review risk stratification and preventive cardiology approaches for patient care
- Review emerging innovations and trends in cardiovascular care
Faculty
- Rhoda B. Brosnan, MD, FACC
- Michael Chenier, MD, MPH
- Sarah E. Ciccotto, MD
- Johnathan Davidson, MD
- Tom Gleason, MD
- Ashley P. Helgeson, MD
- Krista K. Luck, PharmD, CACD, CPP
- Michael Manogue, MD
- Aaron Pulver, MD, MPH, MBA
- Matthew Riesbeck, DO
- Hyde Russell, MD
- David H. Serfas, MD, FACC
- Vinay Thohan, MD, FACC, FASE
- Scott Willis, MD
Sessions
2025 Cardiology Symposium Presented by Asheville Cardiology Associates and Mission Heart
10/10 7:50 AM – 5:00 PM
Credits
.700 CEU
The Mountain Area Health Education Center designates this entire live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 0.70 CEUs as established by the National Task Force on the Continuing Education Unit.
7.000 Contact Hours
MAHEC designates this live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 7.00 Contact Hours.
7.000 Nursing Contact Hours
7.00 Nursing Contact Hours Activity # AP 008-2475
Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the North Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
7.000 ABO MOC Part 2
This program's CME activities have been recognized for a maximum of 7.00 American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC 2) medical knowledge points. To claim points, go directly to the ABIM.org site and log in to your account for a record of your MOC participation.
7.000 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM
Accreditation: The Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) is accredited by the Southern States CME Collaborative to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation: MAHEC designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Fees
$125.00 Early Registration Fee - MD
Applies 6/9/25–9/10/25
$75.00 Early Registration Fee - Non-MD
Applies 6/9/25–9/10/25
$150.00 Registration Fee - MD
Applies 9/11/25–10/10/25
$90.00 Registration Fee - Non-MD
Applies 9/11/25–10/10/25