2010 American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and American Academy of Physician Assistants.
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Learning Objectives

After completing this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Identify characteristics of individuals at risk for ACS and PAD, including the prevalence of asymptomatic disease


  • Utilize evidence-based strategies to diagnose and assess patients with ACS and PAD


  • Conduct and interpret the ankle brachial index as an evaluative tool for PAD


  • Apply evidence-based recommendations to effectively reduce the risk of future cardiovascular events in patients with ACS or PAD

 
Supported by an educational grant from Bristol-Myers Squibb/Sanofi Pharmaceuticals Partnership