The purpose of this activity is for physicians to understand potential barriers to treatment that women with CAD face and how these barriers relate to their understanding and management of their disease. This case-based forum will examine the latest information on CAD, including guidelines specifically for women, as well as the importance of adherence and health literacy fostered by improved patient education and communication, which will ultimately improve clinical outcomes.

Learning Objectives
At the end of this educational activity, participants should be able to

1. List 4 risk factors for CAD
2. List 2 barriers to treatment
3. Recall 3 symptoms of myocardial infraction (MI) that are more common in women
4. Name the2 most common barriers to the optimal management of CAD in women
5. Explain 3 techniques for improving physician-patient communication

Method of Participation
There are no fees for participating in or receiving credit for this activity.
For information on applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity, please consult your professional licensing board.
Participants will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the activity, which includes the following:

• Completing the entire activity
• Completing the Pre- and Post-Activity Assessments, Activity Evaluation, and Application for Certificate of Credit forms

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To receive credit, you must pass the Post-Activity Assessment with a score of at least 70% and complete the evaluation and application for credit. Responses will be reported in aggregate form from all participants in related educational activities. Thank you for your cooperation.

Activity Planners
Kathleen M. Alsgaard, RN, BSN, MSA
Director, Clinical Programs
UnitedHealth Group Alliances

Shannon “Nikki” Butts, RN, CCM
Senior Clinical Trainer
UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement/UnitedHealth Group

Melissa B. Smith, RN, MSN, GNP-BC
Manager, Clinical Training & Development
UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement/|UnitedHealth Group

Jennifer Schwinn, RPh
Medical Director
Andiamo Communications, LLC

Gayle Quinte, MAED
Instructional Design Consultant
UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement

Conflicts of Interest
As a sponsor accredited by the ACCME, OptumHealth Education requires the disclosure of all relevant financial relationships a faculty member has with any commercial interest. The faculty reported the following:

All content experts and activity planners have indicated that they have no relevant financial relationships.

Off-Label Use
There is no mention of off label or unlabeled uses of commercial products.

Staff Disclosures
In compliance with the ACCME's Standards for Commercial Support, employees of OptumHealth Education who have control over content of a CME activity are required to disclose their relevant financial relationships. No employee has a relevant financial relationship regarding this activity.

Reviewer Disclosures
To ensure fair balance and avoid bias, the content for this activity has been reviewed by an independent medical expert with no relevant financial relationships and has been approved by OptumHealth Education.

Sponsored By
This activity is sponsored by OptumHealth Education.

Commercial Support
There was no commercial support received for this activity.

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