Viet Le, DMSc, PA-C, is a preventive cardiology PA at Intermountain Health and the former president of the Academy of Physician Associates in Cardiology.

Laura Ross, PA-C, CLS, AACC, is a physician assistant and clinical lipid specialist in cardiology at the Park Nicollet Heart and Vascular Center in St. Louis Park, MN. She is a member of ACC's Interventional Leadership Council and the Prevention Work Group, and she is president of the Academy of Physician Associates in Cardiology.

Viet Le, DMSc, PA-C, and Laura Ross, PA-C, discuss the role of APPs in collaborative management of rheumatic disease and cardiovascular disease.

APAC Recap: RhAPP 5th Annual National Conference, with Laura Ross, PA-C

, host Viet Le, DMSc, PA-C, a preventive cardiology PA at Intermountain Health and the former president of the 

Academy of Physician Associates in Cardiology (APAC)

, is joined by Laura Ross, PA-C, clinical lipid specialist and current president of APAC, to discuss her recent experience at the Rheumatology Advanced Practice Providers (RhAPP) national conference, which was held in Nashville, TN from September 26 - 28, 2024. During the meeting, Ross played the part of attendee and presenter as she played a key role during a workshop on the final afternoon of the meeting.

In the episode, Ross shares key insights from her presentation, "Heart Under Attack: The Intersection of Autoimmune Disease and Cardiology," which focused on the significant cardiovascular risks faced by patients with autoimmune conditions like lupus, 

, and psoriasis. Ross explains how the fact that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in these patients often goes overlooked and emphasizes the need for cardiologists and rheumatologists to collaborate in their care.

Later in the episode, Ross highlights the unique structure of the RhAPP conference, with interdisciplinary sessions on the overlap between rheumatology and other specialties, such as dermatology, ophthalmology, and pulmonology. She also discusses hands-on workshops, such as joint injection training and practical boot camps for new rheumatology providers. Ross and Le conclude with a practical discussion on how cardiology providers can better support rheumatology colleagues and ensure patients receive comprehensive care.

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The episode features a discussion between Viet Le and Laura Ross on the intersection of autoimmune diseases and cardiology, emphasizing the cardiovascular risks for patients with conditions like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. Ross underscores the importance of collaboration between cardiologists and rheumatologists. She also highlights the interdisciplinary nature of the RhAPP conference, which includes sessions on rheumatology's overlap with other specialties and hands-on workshops. The episode concludes with strategies for cardiology providers to enhance support for rheumatology colleagues and ensure comprehensive patient care.

APAC President Laura Ross, PA-C, shares insights from the RhAPP conference, discussing autoimmune disease, cardiovascular risks, and the importance of interdisciplinary care.

The APAC Recap: RhAPP 5th Annual National Conference, with Laura Ross, PA-C