ASPC Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
Training Academy
Training Academy
Thursday, July 31, 2025 | Boston, MA
Overview
The ASPC Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Training Academy is a comprehensive, one-day program designed to provide participants with a thorough introduction to preventive cardiology.
This course covers core topics, including risk assessment, lipid management, interpreting landmark clinical trials, and women's heart health. Participants will engage in case-based learning, interactive panel discussions, and sessions focused on emerging therapies and hot topics in cardiovascular disease prevention. Networking opportunities with faculty and ASPC leadership are integrated throughout, fostering connections among participants and preventive cardiology experts. The Academy concludes with an overview of ASPC initiatives and guidance on how to engage with the organization.
This program is ideal for those seeking to advance their expertise and contribute to the evolving field of preventive cardiology. To be considered for inclusion in this program, please submit an application below. Applicants will be notified by April 1, 2025.
Program
Thursday, July 31st, 2025 | Boston, MA
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7:15 - 8:00am |
Check-in/Breakfast |
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Session 1 – Welcome and Setting the Stage |
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8:00 - 8:10am |
Why am I here? |
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8:10 – 8:20am |
What is the ASPC? |
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8:20 – 8:30am |
What is Preventive Cardiology? |
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Session 2 – Risk Assessment |
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8:30 – 8:45am |
Overview of Current National Guidelines |
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8:45 – 9:00am |
Lipoprotein Little What? |
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9:00 – 9:15am |
Inflammation and ASCVD – What do we Know? |
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9:15 – 9:30am |
The Role of CAC Testing |
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9:30 – 10:00am |
Panel Discussion, Q&A |
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10:00 - 10:30am |
Break – coffee/refreshments |
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Section 3 – All Things Lipid |
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10:30 – 10:45am |
Dissecting the Lipid Panel and beyond |
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10:45 – 11:00am |
Current Lipid Lowering Therapies |
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11:00 – 11:15am |
Emerging Lipid Lowering Therapies |
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11:15 – 11:30am |
Familial Hypercholesterolemia |
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11:30am – 12:00pm |
Panel Discussion, Q&A |
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12:00 - 1:00pm |
Lunch & Networking |
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Section 4 – Interpreting Contemporary Landmark Clinical Trials |
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1:00 – 1:15pm |
Focus on Diabetes Therapies |
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1:15 – 1:30pm |
Focus on Weight Management Therapies |
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1:30 – 1:45pm |
Focus on Antithrombotic Therapies |
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1:45 – 2:00pm |
Focus on Anti-inflammatory therapies |
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2:00 – 2:30pm |
Panel Discussion, Q&A |
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Section 5 – Women and Heart Disease |
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2:30 – 2:45pm |
Women and Heart Disease: Is There Really a Sex Difference |
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2:45 – 3:00pm |
An Introduction to Cardio-obstetrics |
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3:00 – 3:20pm |
Panel Discussion, Q&A |
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3:20 – 3:45pm |
Break – coffee/refreshments |
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Section 6 – Cases from the Preventive Cardiology Clinic with Panel |
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3:45 – 4:45pm |
Case 1: Primary Prevention and Risk Assessment |
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Case 2: CAC in Primary Prevention |
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Case 3: Familial Hypercholesterolemia |
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Case 4: PAD with T2D, Combined Hyperlipidemia, Elevated Lp(a), CKD |
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Section 7 – Hot Topics in Preventive Cardiology |
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4:45 – 5:00pm |
Aspirin for primary prevention – does it still exist? |
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5:00 – 5:15pm |
Statin Intolerance – practical tips and tricks |
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5:15 – 5:30pm |
Approach to Evaluation and Management of Hypertension |
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5:30 – 5:45pm |
What is the Preventive Cardiologist’s Role in Managing diabetes, weight, and other CV risk factors? |
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5:45 – 6:15pm |
Panel Discussion, Q&A |
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Session 8 – The ASPC – Your New Professional Home |
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6:15 – 6:30pm |
Current and Future ASPC Initiatives/AJPC |
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6:30 – 6:45pm |
How can I get involved in the ASPC |
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6:45 – 7:00pm |
Closing Thoughts |
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7:30 – 10:00pm |
Dinner and Network/Mentoring with Faculty |