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Cardio-Metabolic Syndrome: Downstream Economic & Patient Impact

Sponsor: SOWEGA AHEC

Presenter: Omar M. Lattouf, MD, PhD, FACC, FACS >>view bio

Session Description:
Cardio-Metabolic Syndrome (CMS) is a cluster of disease and risk factors that have reached epidemic proportions in Georgia, in the United States, and across many countries around the world. CMS risk factors increase cardiovascular endpoints such as stroke, congestive heart failure, chronic kidney disease (CKD), and overall increases in mortality. The presenter will provide educational content related to the definition of CMS, how to recognize the effects of CMS on general health and on long term survival.

Session Objectives:

  • Describe the definition of Cardio-Metabolic Syndrome (CMS).
  • Recognize the effects of CMS on general health.
  • Discuss the effects of CMS on long term survival.

Continuing Education Information:

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Medical Association of Georgia (MAG) through joint sponsorship of Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) and SOWEGA-AHEC. TRMC is accredited by MAG to provide continuing medical education to physicians. TRMC designates this Internet activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

SOWEGA-AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Georgia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing COA. This activity is approved for 1.0 contact hours. Activity # 2012-14A.

About Dr. Lattouf:
Dr. Omar M. Lattouf is a Professor of Surgery in the Division of Thoracic Surgery at Emory University School of Medicine, where he has also been an attending physician for over 10 years. Dr. Lattouf earned his Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Anatomy from Emory University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Doctor of Medicine from Emory University School of Medicine, Residency in General Surgery from Emory University Affiliated Hospital, and Fellowship in Cardiac Transplantation. He is credentialed by the Georgia Medical Board and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and considered a fellow of the American College of Cardiologists and the American College of Surgeons.

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  • Computer speakers (built-in or attached)
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