Comprehensive Review of Cardiology 2016

University of Pittsburgh Board Review

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Prepare for Cardiovascular Board Certification and Recertification

The Comprehensive Review of Cardiology is a board review course focused on the study of cardiovascular diseases. Designed to help cardiologists and cardiovascular fellows prepare for certification or recertification in general cardiology, this case-based review features state-of-the-art information on cardiology topics, including:

• Comparing techniques, equipment, and drugs used in cardiology and describing implications for clinical practice
• Reviewing important topics in general medical knowledge, patient care, interpersonal and communication skills, professionalism, practice-based learning and improvement, and systems-based practice
• Diagnosing and managing common procedural complications
• Recognizing and appropriately treating the clinical cardiovascular scenarios used in the examination for Board Certification in Cardiovascular Disease

Discover New Guidelines

A clinically based update, this learn-at-your-own-pace course in clinical practice of cardiology provides a maximum of 35.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Available online or via audio MP3 CDs, it provides access to unbiased, evidence-based content and case-based reviews so that you may expand your knowledge and incorporate the latest guidelines into your daily practice.

Accreditation

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 35.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Date of Original Release: June 30, 2016
Date of Credit Termination: June 30, 2019

CME credit is awarded upon successful completion of an online activity evaluation and post-test, as well as payment of a $30 processing fee.

Learning Objectives

After viewing this activity, participants will be able to:

• Compare and contrast techniques, equipment, and drugs used in cardiology and describe implications for clinical practice
• Review important topics in the general competencies of medical knowledge, patient care, interpersonal and communication skills, professionalism, practice-based learning and improvement and systems-based practice, as they relate to the practice of cardiology
• Diagnose and manage common procedural complications
• Recognize and appropriately treat the clinical scenarios in cardiovascular medicine used in the examinations for Board Certification in Cardiovascular Disease

Intended Audience

This educational activity was designed for cardiologists and cardiovascular fellows preparing for the Cardiovascular Board Certification and Re-certification Examinations. Cardiovascular practitioners and trainees will also benefit from the focused state-of-the-art review of cardiology topics.

Topics/Speaker:

• Cardiovascular Physical Exam – Fredrick Crock, MD

• Primary Hypertension – Matthew Muldoon, MD, MPH

• Primary Prevention of CVD – Dennis Bruemmer, MD, PhD

• Coronary Physiology, Stress Testing and Risk Stratification – Prem Soman, MD, PhD

• Coronary Angiography and Imaging – Sun Scolieri, MD

• Stable CAD, Medicines and Revascularization: Which Therapy and When – Michael Fallert, MD

• Acute Coronary Syndromes: Revascularization and Adjunctive Therapies – John Pacella, MD, MS

• STEMI and complications of MI – Catalin Toma, MD

• Ischemic Cardiomyopathy: Assessing LV Function and Viability – Gavin W. Hickey, MD

• Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF) – Ravi Ramani, MD

• Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) – Jonathan Holtz, MD

• Cardiomyopathies Part 1: Basic and Clinical Aspects – Marc Simon, MD, MS

• Cardiomyopathies Part 2: Lessons from Imaging – Tim Wong, MD, MS

• Mechanical Circulatory Support and Heart Transplant – Jeff Teuteberg, MD

• Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Part 1: Clinical – AJ Conrad Smith, MD

• Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Part 2: Imaging – William Katz, MD

• Aortic and Pulmonic Valve Part 1: Imaging – John Schindler, MD

• Aortic and Pulmonic Valve Part 2: Clinical – Matthew Harinstein, MD

• Native and Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis, Cardiologist Perspective – John Gorcsan, MD

• Native and Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis, Infectious Disease Perspective – Karin Byers, MD

• Cath Lab Hemodynamics – Suresh Mulukutla, MD

• Basic ECG Interpretation and Introduction to Intracardiac Electrograms – William Barrington, MD

• Basic Electrophysiology and Anti-Arrhythmic Drugs – Evan Adelstein, MD

• Supraventricular Tachycardia: Mechanisms and Management – Sandeep Jain, MD

• Atrial Fibrillation and Flutter – David Schwartzman, MD

• Ventricular Arrhythmias and Sudden Cardiac Death – Andy Voigt, MD

• Bradyarrhythmias and Pacing – Samir Saba, MD

• Syncope: Diagnosis and Management – Raveen Bazaz, MD

• Heritable Risks for Syncope and Sudden Cardiac Death – Jan Nemec, MD

• Basics of Echocardiography – William Katz, MD

• Clinical Application of Cardiovascular CT and MRI – Joao Cavalcante, MD

• Pericardial Diseases – Matt Suffoletto, MD FACC

• Aortic Disease – Dhaval Trived, MD

• Peripheral Arterial Disease – Rabhi Chaer, MD, MSc

• Stroke – Tudor Jovin, MD

• Adult Congenital Heart Disease Part 1: Simple – Lan Nguyen, MD

• Adult Congenital Heart Disease Part 2: Complex – Lan Nguyen, MD

• Cardiovascular Manifestations of Systemic Diseases – Eric Dueweke, MD

• Cardiovascular Pharmacology – James Coons, PharmD

• Pulmonary Hypertension – Michael Mathier, MD

• Venous Thromboembolism – Michael Mathier, MD

• Hypercoagulable States and Anticoagulation – Roy Smith, MD

• Pregnancy and Cardiovascular Issues in Women – Katie Berlacher, MD, MS

• Risk Stratification for Non-Cardiac Surgery – Lydia Davis, MD

• Statistics for the Boards – Andrew Althouse, PhD