Prosthetic Valves 3: Types of Valves
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Course Details
Credit/contact hours: .25
Estimated time to complete: 15 minutes
Publication Date: May 10, 2018
Expiration date: May 9, 2027
Reviewed: May 9, 2024
Description:
The purpose of this prosthetic valve series is to assist the reader in assessing the function of prosthetic valves, particularly in the perioperative period. This course focuses on mechanical and biological prosthetic valves.
Please note this course includes a Reference section. For accurate completion status, you MUST review the reference section.
You Will Learn
- Mechanical prosthetic valves
- Biological prosthetic valves
Method and medium:
Robert H. Thiele, MD
Dr. Thiele attended medical school at Vanderbilt, completed his internship at Northwestern, his anesthesiology residency at UVA and his critical care fellowship at Duke. He is board certified in anesthesiology, critical care, and advanced perioperative transesophageal echocardiography.
DISCLOSURE: This individual reports no relevant financial relationships with commercial entities.
