Interpret results of ankle-brachial index testing.

Prescribe appropriate evidence-based interventions for patients with peripheral artery disease.

Use a pooled cohort equation to estimate cardiovascular risk in patients 40 to 75 years of age.

Consider using lipoprotein(a) to help further stratify risk in those with a strong family history of early major adverse cardiovascular events.

Manage chronic coronary disease using guideline-directed medical therapy.

Refer appropriate patients to exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation therapy.

Identify the types of heart failure and understand the commonly used classifications and stages.

Implement pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic strategies for patients with heart failure to reduce disease progression, minimize hospitalizations, and improve survival.