2025 Clinical Cardiology for Primary Care

Primary care providers frequently encounter patients with signs or symptoms that may indicate cardiovascular pathology.  The goal of this conference is to provide an update and overview on the most common cardiovascular conditions seen in primary care, and to provide a sound framework for management of these patients.


An Introduction to Heart Failure

Zachary Tushak, DO discusses the types of heart failure and when to refer the patient.

Evaluation of Chest Pain

Megan Sattler, MD discusses the epidemiology of chest pain.

Hypertension Research at Sentara

John Brush, MD.,discusses clinical trials expose us and our patients to cutting edge therapies.

Lipids and Cardiometabolic Management

Deepak Talreja, MD, FACC, Deepak Talreja, MD, FACC, discusses the state ot the art in cardiometabolic disease. 

Workup of Palpitations

Constancia Macatangay-Geronilla, M.D. discusses One of the most common symptoms of patients presenting to PCPs and cardiologists.
Constancia Macatangay-Geronilla, M.D.

Constancia Macatangay-Geronilla, M.D.

Cardiology, Internal Medicine

How to Interpret Imaging Results

Manik Veer, MD presents on how to enhance your ability to integrate cardiac imaging into clinical practice for optimal patient management. 
Manik Veer, MD

Manik Veer, MD

Cardiology

Coronary CT Anatomy and Plaque Morphology: A Full Evaluation of Coronary Disease

Angelina Zhyvotovska, MD discusses Coronary CT anatomy and plaque morphology: a full evaluation of coronary disease.
Angelina Zhyvotovska, MD

Angelina Zhyvotovska, MD

Cardiology, Internal Medicine

What is the Next Best Test?

Denis Yusupov, MD, discusses early identification enables preventative strategies or helps guide intensity of interventions.
Denis Yusupov, MD

Denis Yusupov, MD

Cardiology

Pregnancy & Heart Disease

Gloria Too, MD, discusses Risk stratification and assessment tools for pregnancy and the postpartum period.
Gloria T.. Too, M.D

Gloria T.. Too, M.D

Maternal & Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology

Prevention and Hormone Replacement

Angelina Zhyvotovska, MD, discusses the cardiovascular effects menopause has on the body.
Angelina Zhyvotovska, MD

Angelina Zhyvotovska, MD

Cardiology, Internal Medicine

"Breath as Medicine" The Role of Conscious Breathing and Sensory Strategies for Lowering Heart Rate & Blood Pressure

Jaquelyn Rauff, discusses how being grounded and regulated will directly impact how care is received.

Update on Non Surgical Therapies for Obesity

Salvatore Carbone, PhD, RDN, FHFSA, FASPEN, discusses effective lifestyle interventions and pharmacotherapy(i.e., anti-obesity medications) in patients with obesity.