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Cardiac CTA: Setting Up Practice Provided by: American Roentgen Ray Society ARRS Web lecture series brings presentations by the best educators in the field to your desktop, available for viewing at home or office and on your schedule. This Web Lecture includes three lectures with an estimated time to complete the activity of 1.5 hours. ... |
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Neoaortic Valve and Root Complex Evolution After Ross Operation in Infants, Children, and Adolescents Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons **After reading this article, the learner should be able to:** * learn the advantages and disadvantages of the Ross operation in children * recognize early and late incidence of neoaortic valve dilatation and insufficiency * learn the most common technique of neoaortic re... |
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The Impact of New-Onset Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation on Mortality After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * understand the impact of new-onset postoperative atrial fibrillation on early, late, and overall mortality after CABG surgery * differentiate independent predictors of early, late, and overall mortality a... |
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Use of the AB5000TM Ventricular Assist Device in Cardiogenic Shock After Acute Myocardial Infarction Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * recall the 30-day mortality for patients undergoing VAD support for cardiogenic shock after acute myocardial infarction * understand the frequency of hemodynamic recovery and VAD weaning after support for... |
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Clinical Competence in Cardiac CT, volume 4 (DVD-ROM)
Provided by: Meetings By Mail® The newest volume in the Clinical Competence in Cardiac CT series, Volume 4 contains 35 advanced cases and completes the ACCF/AHA Level 2 Case Requirements attainable through enduring materials. Also applicable to annual Cardiac CT case maintenance and ACR proficiency requi... |
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MRI Viability -Part I Provided by: PROSCAN Imaging Education Foundation The Cardiac MRI Series features Dr. Stephen J. Pomeranz's most intense and detailed review of cardiac MR applications as they relate to anatomy and microanatomy of the heart. The interpreter will learn how to master the assessment of pericardial disease, functional assessmen... |
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Echocardiographic Identification of Iatrogenic Injury of the Circumflex Artery During Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * review the prevalence of circumflex coronary artery injury during mitral valve repair/replacement procedures * understand the role of intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography in identifying the rare ... |
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Multidetector CT of Aortic Dissection: A Pictorial Review Provided by: Radiological Society of North America Learning Objectives: 1) Identify the two types of aortic dissection and list the indications for treatment. 2) Describe the imaging parameters and the typical and atypical imaging findings in aortic dissections. 3) Discuss the imaging features of complications that can arise... |
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Anatomy, Valves, and Shunts-Part II Provided by: PROSCAN Imaging Education Foundation The Cardiac MRI Series features Dr. Stephen J. Pomeranz's most intense and detailed review of cardiac MR applications as they relate to anatomy and microanatomy of the heart. The interpreter will learn how to master the assessment of pericardial disease, functional assessmen... |
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Pathologic T0N1 Esophageal Cancer After Neoadjuvant Therapy and Surgery: An Orphan Status Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Learning Objectives After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * describe clinical characteristics unique to the ypT0N1 esophageal cancer group * characterize the discrepancy between clinical staging and pathologic staging after completion of induc... |
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Acute Myocardial Infarction: Reducing the Risk of Missed Diagnosis Provided by: Medical Interactive Community Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) often presents clinically in an evolving and confounding manner, creating a risk-laden situation for both patient and physician. Missed or delayed diagnosis is the most common medical misadventure for primary care and emergency physicians. ... |
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Hypoxemia Provided by: The Ohio State University Medical Center Description Hypoxemia occurs when there is a low level of oxygen in the blood. Hypoxemia may be manifested by changes in mental status, shortness of breath, increase in blood pressure, changes in heart rate, dysrhythmias, cyanosis diaphoresis, and cool extremities. Hypoxemi... |
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Progress in the Treatment of Blunt Thoracic Aortic Injury: 12-year Single-Institution Experience Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * appreciate the evolution of modern care of blunt thoracic aortic injury * recall differences in morbidity and mortality associated with the variety of approaches to repair of blunt thoracic aortic injury ... |
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PCA: 25 Years in the Making: Where Are We Now? Provided by: ProCE Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists and nurses will be able to: * Describe quality improvement models for PCA and the role of nursing and pharmacy in these models * Discuss pain management in the acute care and ambulatory environment * Integrate the management o... |
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Steroid Resistance in Pulmonary Diseases Provided by: American College of Chest Physicians Objectives 1. Appreciate the heterogeneity of clinical response to corticosteroids. 2. Describe the immunopathology of corticosteroid resistance. 3. Consider mechanisms underlying corticosteroid action and resistance. 4. Examine the factors that contribute ... |
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How Thick is Too Thick for your Arteries? Ezetimibe vs Niacin for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction? Provided by: Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin * Compare second-line lipid lowering agents for special patient populations * Assess carotid artery media thickness as a clinical endpoint * Evaluate the primary literature of ezetimibe versus niacin as a guide for therapy management of cardiovascular risk reduction... |
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Patient ductus arteriosus ligation is associated with impaired left ventricular systolic performance in premature infants weighing less than 1000 g Provided by: American Academy of Physician Assistants After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * Understand the risk factors associated with LV dysfunction in neonates undergoing PDA ligation * Understand the range of hemodynamic consequences associated with PDA ligation * Know the time course of h... |
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Uncommon Congenital and Acquired Aortic Diseases: Role of Multidetector CT Angiography Provided by: Radiological Society of North America Learning Objectives: 1) Describe embryonic development of the aorta and its normal anatomy. 2) List uncommon aortic disorders, both congenital and acquired, and their findings at multidetector CT. 3) Discuss the role of multidetector CT in evaluation of suspected aortic dise... |
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Women's Health for Dental Healthcare Professionals Provided by: NetCE Ongoing research and emerging information investigating possible mechanisms of action and confirming links between oral health and a woman's overall well-being makes it imperative that dental professionals expand their knowledge of medicine. The information in this course ha... |
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Contemporary Patterns of Management of Tetralogy of Fallot: Data From The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Database Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Learning Objectives After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * learn the present day strategies for repair of tetralogy of Fallot as determined by this database review * recognize that this study was devised to determine if the newer applications... |
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Pacemaker and Internal Cardioverter Defibrillator Lead Extraction: A Safe and Effective Surgical Approach Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons **After reading this article, the learner should be able to:** * compare various techniques of lead extraction for effectiveness and complications * appreciate the differences in results between the eras before and after the availability of laser sheath extraction * recal... |
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The 30-Versus 90-Day Operative Mortality After Pulmonary Resection Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Learning Objectives After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * describe differences between the study group in this paper and patients in the STS Database * describe differences between patients suffering mortality within 30 days of surgery or be... |
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Diastolic Heart Failure Provided by: CMElectures Mariell Jessup, MD, is a professor of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and medical director of the heart failure/transplant program at the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Dr. Jessup wishes to reveal that she receives research support from Guident and serv... |
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Diagnosis, Screening, and Prevention of Myocardial Infarction, Ischemia Provided by: PROSCAN Imaging Education Foundation The Cardiac MRI Series features Dr. Stephen J. Pomeranz's most intense and detailed review of cardiac MR applications as they relate to anatomy and microanatomy of the heart. The interpreter will learn how to master the assessment of pericardial disease, functional assessmen... |
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Cardiovascular MR Imaging of Conotruncal Anomalies Provided by: Radiological Society of North America Learning Objectives: 1) List the major conotruncal anomalies. 2) Describe MR imaging protocols for the pre-and postoperative evaluation of these anomalies. 3) Identify pre-and postoperative MR imaging features of major conotruncal anomalies. ... |
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Coronary Artery Dilatation from A to Z: Aneurysms or Ectasia---Role of Coronary CT Angiography Provided by: Radiological Society of North America Learning Objectives: 1) Describe coronary artery dilatations, their classification into aneurysms or ectasia, and their etiology. 2) Identify advantages and limitations of the different diagnostic resources in the evaluation of coronary artery aneurysms or ectasia, with spec... |
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Cardiac CTA of the Thorax Provided by: American Roentgen Ray Society ARRS Web lecture series brings presentations by the best educators in the field to your desktop, available for viewing at home or office and on your schedule. This Web Lecture includes three lectures with an estimated time to complete the activity of 0.75 hours. ... |
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Recalibration of the Revised Cardiac Risk Index in Lung Resection Candidates Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * understand that the Revised Cardiac Risk Index is a tool that can be utilized for risk stratification by selecting patients in need of further testing from those that can proceed with pulmonary evaluation witho... |
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Staged repair significantly reduces paraplegia rate after extensive thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair
Provided by: American Association for Thoracic Surgery After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * Describe the potential advantages of a staged repair for an extensive thoracoabdominal aneurysm * Understand why the two-stage procedure group, despite having higher segmental arteries sacrificed compared t... |
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Cardiac CTA Assessment of Noncoronary Cardiac Disease, Adult Congenital Heart Disease and Chest Pain in the ER Provided by: American Roentgen Ray Society ARRS Web lecture series brings presentations by the best educators in the field to your desktop, available for viewing at home or office and on your schedule. This Web Lecture includes three lectures with an estimated time to complete the activity of 1.5 hours. ... |
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Evidence Based Treatment of Heart Failure, Anticoagulation, and Pain Management Provided by: University Learning Systems Session 1 – Wednesday, August 8, 2012 - An Evidence-Based Heart Failure Review Session 2 – Thursday, August 9, 2012 - A Comprehensive, Evidence-Based Review of Anticoagulation Session 3 – Friday, August 10, 2012 - A Comprehensive, Evidenced-Based Revi... |
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Thoracic Radiology in the ICU Provided by: American College of Chest Physicians Objectives 1. Provide an overview of the radiographic appearances of common disease states affecting the ICU patient. 2. Identify adequate placement of invasive devices commonly used in ICU patients and their potential complications. 3. Recognize the difference... |
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Improving VTE Risk Assessment and Prophylaxis in Hospitalized Medically Ill Patients Provided by: Med-IQ Overview: This performance improvement implementation guide is one of several certified educational activities in the complimentary PI CME initiative, Performance Improvement Strategies in VTE Risk Assessment and Prophylaxis. This initiative offers a comprehensive series o... |
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Segmental Approach to Imaging of Congenital Heart Disease Provided by: Radiological Society of North America Learning Objectives: 1) Describe the sequential steps in the segmental approach to evaluating congenital heart disease. 2) Define the three types of visceroatrial situs. 3) Identify the most important anomalies of cardiac development that lead to congenital heart disease.... |
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Clinical ECGs Part 2 -Arrhythmias Provided by: CMElectures David J. Callans, MD, is a professor of medicine at the university of Pennsylvania, and director of the Electrophysiology Laboratory at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He is currently the physician secretary for the American Board of internal Medicine Cardiol... |
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Surgical Innovations 2012: Expanding Surgical Frontiers Provided by: Scott & White Healthcare This unique forum will bring together nationally recognized experts, forward thinking surgeons and industry leaders to provide evidence-based results relating to innovative surgical procedures. An open academic discussion and critical debate format will be included, and invo... |
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8 Volume Cardiac MRI Lecture Set Provided by: PROSCAN Imaging Education Foundation The Cardiac MRI Series features Dr. Stephen J. Pomeranz's most intense and detailed review of cardiac MR applications as they relate to anatomy and microanatomy of the heart. The interpreter will learn how to master the assessment of pericardial disease, functional assessmen... |
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Fetal Echocardiography Provided by: Institute for Advanced Medical Education Course: Fetal Echocardiography Target Audience: Physicians, sonographers and others who perform and/or interpret OB ultrasound. System requirements: In order to complete this program you must have a computer with a recent version of Internet Explorer or Netscape, and a... |
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Management of Dyslipidemias: NCEP ATP III 2011 Updates and Looking Beyond LDL Provided by: CRM Healthcare Management of cardiovascular disease is a rapidly changing area of clinical practice, with emerging research and practice altering widely accepted tenets. While the importance of treating dyslipidemias based on cardiovascular risk factors is highlighted by the NCEP ATP III ... |
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Cognitive Outcomes After On-Versus Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * understand comparative cognitive outcomes in patients having on-pump vs off-pump CABG surgery * recall patient characteristics predictive of cognitive impairment after CABG surgery * remember patient ... |
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Genetics: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Provided by: Harvard Medical School Acknowledgement: This course is supported by educational grants from Celera and the Applera Charitable Foundation. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy has an estimated prevalence of 1 in 500 adults and therefore represents a common genetic disease with significant morbidity and m... |
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Pregnancy: Physiologic Changes and Laboratory Values Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education The purpose of this course is to provide a review of normal and abnormal physiological changes that may occur during pregnancy and the laboratory values that indicate these changes. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: * Identify abnormal laboratory resul... |
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Acute Coronary Syndrome: Personalized Medicine and Antiplatelet Therapy Provided by: ASiM Cardiovascular diseases are the most common cause of mortality and morbidity accounting for more than 40% of total mortality in Western countries. Most of this is due to acute coronary syndrome (ACS), including ST and non-ST elevation myocardial infarction. An optimal pharma... |
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Development of a Hybrid Decision Support Model for Optimal Ventricular Assist Device Weaning Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * recognize that criteria for identifying candidates for eventual weaning and removal of ventricular assist device support are currently not well defined * understand the predictive role of expert opinion and... |
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Genetics: Dilated Cardiomyopathy Provided by: Harvard Medical School Acknowledgement: This course is supported by educational grants from Celera and the Applera Charitable Foundation. Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) is defined by the presence of either DCM or unexplained death (before the age of 30) in two or more closely related fam... |
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Beyond Informed Consent (US) Provided by: Medical Interactive Community Patients have more choices than ever before about new procedures and treatments. The proliferation of medical news in the popular media fuels unrealistic expectations for a perfect outcome, making a truly Informed Consent more important than ever. However, Informed Consent ... |
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Coronary Heart Disease: Clinical Challenges Provided by: Vindico Medical Education Patients with metabolic syndrome pose a clinical challenge because of the need to manage multiple comorbidities simultaneously to reduce their risk of cardiovascular events. Review a thought-provoking case with a leading clinician to understand the thought process being trea... |
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Anemia Provided by: The Ohio State University Medical Center Upon completion of this educational activity,the participant will be able to: 1.) Recognize how to classify anemias. 2.) Review the use of the CBC in the initial evaluation of anemia and subsequent appropriate lab tests.... |
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Cardiovascular Benefits of Aggressive Cholesterol-Lowering Therapy Provided by: Impact Education, LLC Purpose Statement A 10-year follow up of the original Lipid Treatment Assessment Project (L-TAP) survey was recently published. Overall, 73% of patients reached their LDL-C goal; in high-risk patients, the rate was 67%. Despite this improvement, in high-risk patients (i.e.,... |
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Focus On: Acute Ischemic Stroke Provided by: American College of Emergency Physicians Learning Objectives After reading this article, the physician should be able to: * Identify the management steps in treating patients suspected of having AIS. * Understand the complex issues that determine appropriate candidates to receive thrombolysis. *... |
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To graft or not to graft? Do coronary artery characteristics influence early outcomes of coronary artery bypass surgery? Analysis of coronary anastomoses of 5171 patients Provided by: American Association for Thoracic Surgery After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * Understand the impact that small coronary arteries have on outcomes of coronary artery bypass grafting. * Understand differences of coronary arteries between men and women and the impact they might have on ... |
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Atrial Fibrillation 1: Pharmacologic Approach Provided by: CMElectures Francis E. Marchlinski is a professor of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and director of electrophysiology at the University of Pennsylvania Health System. He has written and lectured extensively on cardiac arrhythmias. Here, he discusses pharmacologic rhythm cont... |
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The Diagnosis & Management of Complications of Mitral Valve Repair Provided by: American Association for Thoracic Surgery Developed as part of the STS e-learning initiative under the guidance of the Workforce on Clinical Education of the Council on Education and Member Services. The module is an interactive, self-guided learning module that focuses on common difficulties that may arise in the o... |
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Management of Myocardial Infarction Provided by: The Ohio State University Medical Center Description According to National Institutes of Health, most heart attacks are caused by a blood clot that blocks one of the coronary arteries. The coronary arteries bring blood and oxygen to the heart. If the blood flow is blocked, the heart starves for oxygen and heart ce... |
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Atrial Fibrillation and Managed Care: Current Approaches and Future Directions for Long-Term Therapy Provided by: Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy Atrial fibrillation (AF), a common age-related arrhythmia, is a major public health problem in the United States. The first article in this supplement describes trends in the prevalence and incidence of AF in the United States and the etiology of, risk factors for, complica... |
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Clinical ECGs Part 1 -Contours Provided by: CMElectures David J. Callans, MD, is a professor of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and director of the Electrophysiology Laboratory at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Here, he presents several electrocardiograms involving arrhythmias, and invites his audience... |
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Same Admission Cardiac Catheterization and Cardiac Surgery: Is There an Increased Incidence of Acute Kidney Injury? Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * understand that patients who undergo cardiac catheterization and cardiac surgery during the same hospitalization are at higher risk for acute kidney injury * recognize that postoperative acute kidney injury... |
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Attacking Anterior-wall Myocardial Infarction in Time Provided by: ANA Continuing Online Education In the United States, between 1.2 and 1.5 million people suffer a myocardial infarction (MI) every year. And among MIs, anterior-wall MIs are the most serious and have the worst prognosis. Preventing death from MI is a matter of time. The patient needs to seek treatment quic... |
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Cardiology Provided by: Temple University School of Medicine Educational Objectives: At the conclusion of the course, participants should be able to: * Improve the diagnosis and treatment of common family practice problems * Apply traditional modes of diagnosis and management more effectively * Apply information to commonly aske... |
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Off Pump Coronary Artery Bypass: Positioning and Stabilization Provided by: American Association for Thoracic Surgery Off Pump Coronary Artery Bypass: Positioning and Stabilization CME John D. Puskas, MD and Joseph F. Sabik III, MD RELEASE DATE: July 7, 2006 LAST REVIEWED: July 2009 CME EXPIRATION: July 1, 2012 The American Associati... |
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BDX7 Combined Systolic, Diastolic and Continous Murmurs Provided by: CMElectures Michael S. Feldman, MD, is Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, and Chairman of the Graduate education Foundation. Bernard Segal, MD, is professor of medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, and director of the Jeffers... |
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Chest -Cases 39-50 Provided by: SNM Advancing Molecular Imaging and Therapy Chest -Cases 39-50... |
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Focus On: Acute Aortic Dissection Provided by: American College of Emergency Physicians After reading this article, the physician should be able to: * Assess the likelihood of acute aortic dissection from patient history, physical exam, and chest radiograph. * Choose an appropriate confirmatory imaging study. * Discuss the utility of D-dimer in... |
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Anatomy, Valves, and Shunts-Part III Provided by: PROSCAN Imaging Education Foundation The Cardiac MRI Series features Dr. Stephen J. Pomeranz's most intense and detailed review of cardiac MR applications as they relate to anatomy and microanatomy of the heart. The interpreter will learn how to master the assessment of pericardial disease, functional assessmen... |
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34th Annual SCBT-MR Course (DVD-ROM) Provided by: Meetings By Mail® Meet your ACR CME Accreditation requirements for both CT and MR with just one Course! The latest Annual Course from the Society of Computed Body Tomography and Magnetic Resonance features over 45 expert practicioners presenting the latest in Body CT & MR. Includes full sessi... |
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MRI Viability -Part II Provided by: PROSCAN Imaging Education Foundation The Cardiac MRI Series features Dr. Stephen J. Pomeranz's most intense and detailed review of cardiac MR applications as they relate to anatomy and microanatomy of the heart. The interpreter will learn how to master the assessment of pericardial disease, functional assessmen... |
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CT of Left Ventricular Assist Devices Provided by: Radiological Society of North America Learning Objectives: 1) List the three main uses of left ventricular assist devices. 2) Discuss the differences between four types of left ventricular assist devices. 3) Describe early and late complications associated with left ventricular assist devices.... |
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The Impact of Blood Conservation on Outcomes in Cardiac Surgery: Is It Safe and Effective? Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * recognize that there is considerable variability in perioperative red cell transfusion in isolated coronary artery bypass grafting * become aware that red cell transfusion in cardiac surgery has been associ... |
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The Key to Their Hearts: The Indispensable Role of the Primary Care Clinician in the Management of Patients Post-MI Provided by: University of Kentucky College of Medicine Objectives 1. Implement key recommendations on pharmacotherapy for patients post-ACS according to the ACC/AHA/SCAI guidelines; 2. Discuss the impact of door-to-treatment time on the overall outcomes of patients with MI ... |
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Midterm Outcomes of Rapid, Minimally Invasive Resection of Acute Type A Aortic Dissection in Octogenarians Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * understand midterm outcome and postoperative quality of life in octogenarian patients undergoing a streamlined surgical approach to ascending aortic dissection * recall midterm survival and cardiovascular e... |
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Founder Effect in Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH): A Focus on Early Detection and Treatment to Prevent Premature CHD in FH
Provided by: Primary Issues Program Overview Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a common autosomal dominant genetic disorder associated with premature cardiovascular disease. The prevalence of heterozygous FH is as high as 1 in 67 for some founder populations such as Ashkenazi Jewish, French Canadi... |
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Winning the Battle, Losing the War: The Noncurative "Curative" Resection for Stage I Adenocarcinoma of the Lung Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Learning Objectives After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * identify risk of recurrent cancer after resection of stage I NSCLC * specify likely sites of recurrence after resection of stage I NSCLC * list risk factors for cancer recurrence ... |
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Duration of Acute Kidney Injury Impacts Long-Term Survival After Cardiac Surgery Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * understand morbidity implications of postoperative acute kidney injury in the cardiac surgical setting * become aware of current prevalence estimates for acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery * reco... |
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Sudden Cardiac Death: A Focus on the ACLS Guidelines Provided by: Harvard Medical School The course will provide a series of multiple-choice question based cases in common and life-threatening clinical entities typically encountered in the Urgent Care or Emergency Department environment. The cases will feature multimedia content to engage the participant. F... |
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Sudden Cardiac Death: A Focus on the ACLS Guidelines Provided by: Harvard Medical School The course will provide a series of multiple-choice question based cases in common and life-threatening clinical entities typically encountered in the Urgent Care or Emergency Department environment. The cases will feature multimedia content to engage the participant. F... |
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21st Annual Advances in Vascular Imaging & Diagnosis (DVD-ROM) Provided by: Meetings By Mail® Fulfill your Vascular Lab CME Requirements with this globally revered course! For over twenty years, this annual symposium has provided a comprehensive update on vascular imaging and diagnosis. The newest edition is available here on DVD-ROM, focusing on real time B-mode i... |
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Emergency Cardiac Drugs: Essential Facts for Med-surg Nurses Provided by: ANA Continuing Online Education In the hospital setting, emergencies typically occur in emergency departments (EDs) and intensive care units (ICUs). But many also take place in progressive care units or general nursing units. And when they do, they can cause marked anxiety for nurses-especially those unfam... |
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Cognitive Outcomes After On-Versus Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
Provided by: American Association for Thoracic Surgery Learning Objectives After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * understand comparative cognitive outcomes in patients having on-pump vs off-pump CABG surgery * recall patient characteristics predictive of cognitive impairment after CABG surgery ... |
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Impact of Noncardiac Congenital and Genetic Abnormalities on Outcomes in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Learning Objectives After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * be cognizant of the quoted references that document the attitudes of health care workers concerning fetuses with and infants born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) * learn t... |
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Natural History and CT Appearances of Aortic Intramural Hematoma Provided by: Radiological Society of North America Learning Objectives: 1) Explain the pathophysiology of aortic intramural hematomas. 2) Describe the CT features that help identify and characterize aortic intramural hematomas. 3) Discuss the most appropriate options for managing aortic intramural hematomas on the basis of C... |
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3-Volume Stroke & Vascular Set Provided by: PROSCAN Imaging Education Foundation The ProScan Imaging Education Foundation's all-new Professional MRI Series provides a comprehensive educational program that encompasses a broad survey of up-to-date radiological knowledge in the neurological and musculoskeletal realms. Lectures address in-depth discussions ... |
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The Impact of New-Onset Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation on Mortality After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Provided by: American Association for Thoracic Surgery Learning Objectives After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * understand the impact of new-onset postoperative atrial fibrillation on early, late, and overall mortality after CABG surgery * differentiate independent predictors of early, late, an... |
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More Than 30 Years' Experience With Surgical Correction of Atrioventricular Septal Defects Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons **After reading this article, the learner should be able to:** * learn the methods of c-AVSD, i-AVSD, and p-AVSD that were employed in this series of patients * recognize the reasons for cleft closure and the long-term effects of lack of cleft closure on late reoperation ... |
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A randomized, controlled study of amiodarone for prevention of atrial fibrillation after transthoracic esophagectomy
Provided by: American Association for Thoracic Surgery After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * Understand the implications of perioperative atrial fibrillation after major thoracic surgery. * Understand the importance of the sample size calculation for a trial such as this one. * Understand risk ... |
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Introduction, Morphology, and Sequences Provided by: PROSCAN Imaging Education Foundation The Cardiac MRI Series features Dr. Stephen J. Pomeranz's most intense and detailed review of cardiac MR applications as they relate to anatomy and microanatomy of the heart. The interpreter will learn how to master the assessment of pericardial disease, functional assessmen... |
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Emergency Cardiac Care Guidelines Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: * Discuss how the physiological differences in the phases of cardiac arrest drive the appropriate treatments for each phase. * Use the principles of patient assessment to guide treatment decisions. * Describe the appr... |
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Application of MR Imaging in Assessment and Follow-up of Congenital Heart Disease in Adults Provided by: Radiological Society of North America Learning Objectives: 1) Describe the relevant complex cardiac anatomy in adult patients with congenital heart disease, who often have a history of multiple surgical corrective or palliative procedures. 2) List the most likely disease-specific residual lesions and complicatio... |
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Surveying the Landscape of Antiplatelet Therapy: Optimizing Outcomes in Atherothrombotic Disease Provided by: Voxmedia International Limitations of clopidogrel therapy for acute coronary syndromes (ACS) have led to the conduct and completion of clinical outcome trials investigating different approaches to reduce ischemic risk. These different approaches include alternative dosing strategies with clopidogr... |
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Impact of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia on Long-Term Outcomes of Lung Transplantation Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons **After reading this article, the learner should be able to:** * state the incidence of aspiration in patients after lung transplantation * identify the percentage of patients with aspiration who have silent aspiration * state the risk of pneumonia in relationship to the ... |
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Chest -Cases 26-38 Provided by: SNM Advancing Molecular Imaging and Therapy Chest -Cases 26-38... |
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Dysplasia Masses Provided by: PROSCAN Imaging Education Foundation The Cardiac MRI Series features Dr. Stephen J. Pomeranz's most intense and detailed review of cardiac MR applications as they relate to anatomy and microanatomy of the heart. The interpreter will learn how to master the assessment of pericardial disease, functional assessmen... |
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DAN 72nd Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine Course Provided by: Divers Alert Network (DAN) This six-day course is designed primarily for physicians. Emergency medical personnel, paramedics, nurses and professionals with interest in diving medicine may also find the course valuable. The program includes lectures, case presentations, printed support materials, a... |
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Treatment of Heart Failure: An Update Provided by: NetCE Heart failure is still a leading cause of hospital admissions for elderly patients and poses a tremendous financial burden on society. Heart failure continues to rank high in morbidity and mortality despite advances in medical interventions. However, there have been major ad... |
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Progress in the Treatment of Blunt Thoracic Aortic Injury: 12-year Single-Institution Experience
Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Learning Objectives After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * appreciate the evolution of modern care of blunt thoracic aortic injury * recall differences in morbidity and mortality associated with the variety of approaches to repair of blunt th... |
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Stroke: Acute Care and Rehabilitation Provided by: ATrain Education Inc. Presents major types of stroke and risk factors. Provides a review of brain anatomy and deficits associated with various types of stroke and describes treatment regimens, prehospital, and ED treatment. Rehabilitation following acute stroke is discussed in detail. Recent adva... |
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Repair of the bicuspid aortic valve: A viable alternative to replacement with a bioprosthesis
Provided by: American Association for Thoracic Surgery After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * Evaluate the safety and durability of bicuspid aortic valve repair * Compare bicuspid aortic valve repair to age-matched replacement with bioprosthesis * Better understand the mechanism of aortic regurg... |
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Adults or Big Kids: What Is the Ideal Clinical Environment for Management of Grown-Up Patients With Congenital Heart Disease? Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Learning Objectives After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * learn the percentage of congenital heart operations that are required, according to this study, to qualify a surgeon as a congenital heart surgeon * recognize that the surgeon-practic... |
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Optimizing the Appropriate Use of Pharmacologic Stress Agents in Cardiovascular Imaging Based on Patient Profiles Provided by: Impact Education, LLC Target Audience This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of clinicians involved in or with an interest in utilizing single-photon emission computed tomography myocardial perfusion imaging (SPECT MPI or MPI). Statement of Need/Program Overview In ord... |
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Safety of Aprotinin in Congenital Heart Operations: Results from a Large Multicenter Database Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Learning Objectives After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * understand the nature and organizational structure of this study and how it differs from other clinical inquiries * learn the exclusionary criteria that were used to identify particip... |
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Cardiology Update for Primary Care: Strategies for the Evaluation, Treatment and Prevention of Our Evolving Epidemic of Heart Failure Provided by: American Medical Seminars Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to formulate a practical approach to common cardiac disorders with a special emphasis on heart failure; determine and employ various physical exam techniques as well as appropriate diagnostic tests that should be... |
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