19th Annual Heart Disease and Stroke Conference

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Conference description and goals

This one-day conference will focus on care across the specialties of medical and surgical cardiology, vascular medicine, and neurology.  The 2012 conference will address current national guidelines related to care of the adult patient.  Presentations will encompass thromboembolic issues, dietary considerations, quality at the end of life, and care of the stroke patient.

The goals of the conference are to:

• Discuss new treatment strategies across the specialties of cardiac, neurological, and vascular patient care.
• Present evidence-based guidelines for care of stroke and vascular patients.
• Explore mindfulness, resilience, and overall wellness for healthcare providers.

Intended audience

The conference is designed for registered nurses, social workers, and all other healthcare professionals interested in the care of cardiac, neurological, and vascular patients.

Date and location

This conference will be held Tuesday, April 24, 2012 in the Siebens Building, Mayo Clinic, 100 Second Avenue SW, Rochester, Minnesota.

About the providers

Mayo Clinic’s mission is to inspire hope and contribute to health and well-being by providing the best care to every patient through integrated clinical practice, education, and research.

Mayo Continuing Nursing Education conducts educational conferences that will advance nursing practice.

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, has been granted Magnet® Recognition for Nursing Excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is: "Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke."

View the conference brochure