Psychosocial Impact of Obesity: Evaluation and Implications for Managing CVD

Presented By:		Thomas A. Wadden, PhD Professor of Psychology Department of Psychiatry Director, Center for Weight and Eating Disorders University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Program Description:	This CME activity consists of an educational component (ie, slides, audio lecture, newsletter) in an electronic format, followed by an online post-test. Estimated time to complete this activity, including review of materials, is 1 hour.
General Information:	Requirements for Successful Completion: This CME activity consists of an educational component (ie, slides, audio lecture, newsletter) in an electronic format, which is followed by an online post-test. There is no fee to participate in this CME activity or to receive CME credit. Certificates are awarded upon successful completion (80% proficiency) of the post-test. In order to receive credit, participants must view the presentaion in its entirety. Media: Internet Release Date:    August 13, 2008 Expiration Date:  August 12, 2010
Target Audience:	Clinical Cardiologists, Endocrinologists, Internal Medicine Physicians, Lipidologists
Program Overview:	Due to the combined prevalence of obesity and cardiovascular disease, treating patients with mood disorders or depression has become a daily clinical challenge. Recent studies have shown an association between mood disorders and a decrease in the probability of survival following hospitalization, targeting depression as yet another major risk factor for post-operative morbidity and mortality. Weight gain attributed to common cardiovascular medications can contribute to the ongoing cycle of disease progression. Understanding the multiple physiologic factors underlying weight gain, as well as its correlation with mood disorders and cardiovascular disease is the cornerstone of formulating a cohesive treatment plan. A comprehensive evaluation of each patient’s physical and mental history, with special attention to current comorbidities and daily medications, helps create a customized approach to treatment. This CME program will discuss the implications of overweight and cardiovascular disease, and ways in which to identify patients with mood disorders.
Learning Objectives:	• Understand the psychosocial consequences of obesity and the implications to the progression of cardiovascular disease as a way to break the downward spiral of events that contribute to increased morbidity • Evaluate the symptomology of mood disorders and depression in the presence of multiple cardiometabolic risk factors to better identify patients at risk • Incorporate screening tools as a rapid method to identifying, diagnosing, and managing depression in overweight/obese patients
Faculty Disclosure:	The University of Florida College of Medicine has a conflict of interest policy that requires course faculty to disclose any real or apparent commercial financial affiliations related to the content of their presentations/materials. It is not assumed that these financial interests or affiliations will have an adverse impact on faculty presentations; they simply are noted here to fully inform participants. Thomas A. Wadden, PhD has indicated that he has no types of affiliation/financial interest are grant/research support, consultant agreements, and honoraria.
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	This continuing education activity was planned in accordance with the ACCME essentials and reviewed by Carl J. Pepine, MD, Program Chair.
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Commercial Support:	This CME activity is supported by an educational grant from sanofi-aventis.
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