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Mechanical Complications of MI: Right Ventricular Infarction

Michael Ragosta III, MD

Cardiovascular Imaging: Echocardiography

In this lesson, we review the basic features of right ventricular infarction.

Est. time to complete: 45 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .75

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Intravascular Ultrasound

Michael Ragosta III, MD

Cardiovascular Imaging: Echocardiography

Using IVUS the operator can identify arterial size, structure, pathology, and can make interpretations regarding the effectiveness of coronary intervention.

Est. time to complete: 45 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .75

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Mechanical Complications of MI: Papillary Muscle Rupture, Free Wall Rupture, Ventricular Pseudoaneurysm

Michael Ragosta III, MD

Cardiovascular Imaging: Echocardiography

Mechanical complications of MI after myocardial infarction is discussed in this course.

Est. time to complete: 45 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .75

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Masses, Pericardial and Myocardial Disease 4: Myocardial Disease

Robert H Thiele, MD

Cardiovascular Imaging: Echocardiography

Assessment of intracardiac masses as well as pericardial and myocardial disease is covered in this course.

Est. time to complete: 15 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .25

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Masses, Pericardial and Myocardial Disease 3: Pericardial Disease

Robert H Thiele, MD

Cardiovascular Imaging: Echocardiography

Assessment of intracardiac masses as well as pericardial and myocardial disease is covered in this course.

Est. time to complete: 15 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .25

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Masses, Pericardial and Myocardial Disease 2: Tumors

Robert H Thiele, MD

Cardiovascular Imaging: Echocardiography

Assessment of intracardiac masses as well as pericardial and myocardial disease is covered in this course.

Est. time to complete: 15 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .25

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Masses, Pericardial and Myocardial Disease 1: General Approach

Robert H Thiele, MD

Cardiovascular Imaging: Echocardiography

Assessment of intracardiac masses as well as pericardial and myocardial disease is covered in this course.

Est. time to complete: 15 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .25

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Endocarditis

Robert H Thiele, MD

Cardiovascular Imaging: Echocardiography

Diagnosis of infectious and non-infectious endocarditis is covered in this course.

Est. time to complete: 30 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .5

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Right Ventricular Function 2: Echocardiographic Assessment

Robert H Thiele, MD

Cardiovascular Imaging: Echocardiography

Measuring both volumetric and pressure-based metrics of right ventricular performance, as well as quantifying relevant structural characteristics of the right ventricle (RV) is covered in this course.

Est. time to complete: 30 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .5

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Right Ventricular Function 1: Geometry, Anatomy, and Physiology

Robert H Thiele, MD

Cardiovascular Imaging: Echocardiography

Measuring both volumetric and pressure-based metrics of right ventricular performance, as well as quantifying relevant structural characteristics of the right ventricle (RV) is covered in this course.

Est. time to complete: 15 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .25

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Diastolic Function 2: Assessment of Diastolic LV Function

Robert H Thiele, MD

Cardiovascular Imaging: Echocardiography

Assessment of left ventricular diastolic function is covered in this course.

Est. time to complete: 15 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .25

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Diastolic Function 1: Diastolic Period Physiology

Robert H Thiele, MD

Cardiovascular Imaging: Echocardiography

Assessment of left ventricular diastolic function is covered in this course.

Est. time to complete: 15 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .25

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An Unusual Acute Coronary Syndrome

Elona Rrapo Kaso, MD and Lawrence Gimple, MD

New Topics & Trends, Practicing Cardiovascular Medicine

Diagnostic and therapeutic challenges in patient with STEMI.

Est. time to complete: 30 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .5

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Anomalous Coronary Origins

Travis Moss, MD

New Topics & Trends

Patient presents for pre-operative evaluation prior to a neuro-surgical spinal operation.

Est. time to complete: 30 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .5

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Bicuspid Aortic Valve and Pulmonic Stenosis

Michael Ragosta III, MD and Andrew Bishop, MD FACC

Practicing Cardiovascular Medicine

Acyanotic heart conditions: bicuspid aortic valve, pulmonic stenosis.

Est. time to complete: 15 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .25

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Left to Right Shunts: Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)

Michael Ragosta III, MD and Andrew Bishop, MD FACC

Practicing Cardiovascular Medicine

A review of patent ductus arteriosus.

Est. time to complete: 15 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .25

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Left to Right Shunts: Ventricular Septal Defects

Michael Ragosta III, MD and Andrew Bishop, MD FACC

Practicing Cardiovascular Medicine

This course reviews defects in the interventricular septum.

Est. time to complete: 20 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .25

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Total Occlusion Late after Myocardial Infarction

Lawrence Gimple, MD

Practicing Cardiovascular Medicine

Managing a patient with a totally occluded artery presenting late to the cath lab.

Est. time to complete: 15 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .25

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A Tortuous Path

Lawrence Gimple, MD and Michael Ragosta III, MD

New Topics & Trends

Issues, concerns, and potential solutions for radial artery catheterization.

Est. time to complete: 15 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .25

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Left to Right Shunts: Atrial Septal Defects (ASD)

Michael Ragosta III, MD and Andrew Bishop, MD FACC

Fundamentals, Practicing Cardiovascular Medicine

The approach to ASDs in the cardiac cath lab, including shunt calculations.

Est. time to complete: 45 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .75

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Coarctation of the Aorta

Michael Ragosta III, MD and Andrew Bishop, MD FACC

Practicing Cardiovascular Medicine

A review of less common conditions encountered during cardiac cath.

Est. time to complete: 30 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .5

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The Tricuspid Valve

Robert H Thiele, MD

Cardiovascular Imaging: Echocardiography

Tricuspid valve integrity and long-term patient outcomes.

Est. time to complete: 15 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .25

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Prosthetic Valves 1: General Approach

Robert H Thiele, MD

Cardiovascular Imaging: Echocardiography

Assessing a pre-existing and a newly implanted prosthetic valve is covered in this course.

Est. time to complete: 15 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .25

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Prosthetic Valves 2: Valvular Problems

Robert H Thiele, MD

Cardiovascular Imaging: Echocardiography

Common issues regarding prosthetic valves.

Est. time to complete: 15 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .25

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Prosthetic Valves 3: Types of Valves

Robert H Thiele, MD

Cardiovascular Imaging: Echocardiography

A review of mechanical and biological prosthetic valves.

Est. time to complete: 15 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .25

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The Pulmonic Valve and Artery

Robert H Thiele, MD

Cardiovascular Imaging: Echocardiography

The importance of pulmonic valve integrity and right ventricle function.

Est. time to complete: 15 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .25

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Mitral Valve 1: Anatomy

Robert H Thiele, MD

Cardiovascular Imaging: Echocardiography

Anatomical basics of the mitral valve.

Est. time to complete: 15 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .25

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Mitral Valve 2: Mitral Regurgitation

Robert H Thiele, MD

Cardiovascular Imaging: Echocardiography

MR: classification, quantification, ischemic/functional, and valve specifics.

Est. time to complete: 30 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .5

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Mitral Valve 3: Mitral Stenosis

Robert H Thiele, MD

Cardiovascular Imaging: Echocardiography

The etiology and severity measurement of mitral stenosis.

Est. time to complete: 15 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .25

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Mitral Valve 4: Mitral Valve Surgery

Robert H Thiele, MD

Cardiovascular Imaging: Echocardiography

Mitral valve surgery: To repair or replace?

Est. time to complete: 30 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .5

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Aortic Valve 1: Anatomy and Aortic Stenosis

Robert H Thiele, MD

Cardiovascular Imaging: Echocardiography

Aortic valve anatomy and an overview of aortic stenosis.

Est. time to complete: 15 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .25

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Aortic Valve 2: Quantification of AS

Robert H Thiele, MD

Cardiovascular Imaging: Echocardiography

Echocardiographic methods for quantifying aortic stenosis.

Est. time to complete: 30 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .5

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Aortic Valve 3: Aortic Insufficiency

Robert H Thiele, MD

Cardiovascular Imaging: Echocardiography

Assessing and quantifying aortic insufficiency.

Est. time to complete: 30 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .5

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Aortic Valve 4: Aortic Valve Surgery

Robert H Thiele, MD

Cardiovascular Imaging: Echocardiography

Aortic valve replacement and repair, and TEE use post-surgery.

Est. time to complete: 15 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .25

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Radiation Safety

Dr. Michael Ragosta III

Fundamentals, Practicing Cardiovascular Medicine

The risks of cath lab radiation exposure and how to reduce them.

Est. time to complete: 40 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .5

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The Physics of Ultrasound 1: Sound

Dr. Robert H. Thiele

Cardiovascular Imaging: Echocardiography

Sound principles: Acquiring/processing of ultrasonic waves.

Est. time to complete: 20 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .25

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The Physics of Ultrasound 2: Tissue

Dr. Robert H. Thiele

Cardiovascular Imaging: Echocardiography

Reflection, attenuation, refraction: Roles in ultrasound imagery.

Est. time to complete: 30 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .5

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The Physics of Ultrasound 3: Transducer Mechanics

Dr. Robert H. Thiele

Cardiovascular Imaging: Echocardiography

Learn the physical principles of transducer mechanics.

Est. time to complete: 30 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .5

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The Physics of Ultrasound 4: The Doppler Principle

Dr. Robert H. Thiele

Cardiovascular Imaging: Echocardiography

Using the Doppler Principle in patient diagnosis.

Est. time to complete: 30 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .5

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The Physics of Ultrasound 5: Hemodynamics Mechanics

Dr. Robert H. Thiele

Cardiovascular Imaging: Echocardiography

Ultrasonic waves: Producing and interpreting meaningful images.

Est. time to complete: 30 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .5

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The Physics of Ultrasound 6: Speckle Tracking

Dr. Robert H. Thiele

Cardiovascular Imaging: Echocardiography

Speckle causation and how speckles "fingerprint" cardiac tissue.

Est. time to complete: 15 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .25

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The Physics of Ultrasound 7: Strain and Strain Rate

Dr. Robert H. Thiele

Cardiovascular Imaging: Echocardiography

Ultrasonic waves: Strain and strain rate

Est. time to complete: 20 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .25

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Left Ventricular Function & Geometry 1: LV Function

Dr. Robert H. Thiele

Cardiovascular Imaging: Echocardiography

LV Geometry: Methods of assessing LV function.

Est. time to complete: 15 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .25

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Left Ventricular Function & Geometry 2: LV Geometry

Dr. Robert H. Thiele

Cardiovascular Imaging: Echocardiography

LV Geometry: Wall thickness, size, and cardiomyopathies.

Est. time to complete: 15 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .25

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Left Ventricular Function & Geometry 3: Future Approaches

Dr. Robert H. Thiele

Cardiovascular Imaging: Echocardiography

Ultrasound Artifacts: Recommendations for image optimization.

Est. time to complete: 15 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .25

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Ultrasound Artifacts 1: Reflection and Extraneous Beams

Robert H. Thiele, MD

Cardiovascular Imaging: Echocardiography

Ultrasound Artifacts: Basics of refraction and reflection.

Est. time to complete: 15 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .25

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Ultrasound Artifacts 2: Acoustic Shadowing, Enhancement & Reverberation

Robert H. Thiele, MD

Cardiovascular Imaging: Echocardiography

Acoustic shadowing, enhancement and reverberation artifacts.

Est. time to complete: 15 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .25

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Ultrasound Artifacts 3: Miscellaneous Sources of Artifact

Robert H. Thiele. MD

Cardiovascular Imaging: Echocardiography

Ultrasound Artifacts: Miscellanous sources.

Est. time to complete: 15 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .25

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Ultrasound Artifacts 4: Normal Anatomic Variants & Aortic Dissection

Robert H. Thiele, MD

Cardiovascular Imaging: Echocardiography

Normal anatomic variants and linear and mirror image artifacts.

Est. time to complete: 15 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .25

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Ultrasound Artifacts 5: Image Optimization

Robert H. Thiele, MD

Cardiovascular Imaging: Echocardiography

Ultrasound Artifacts: Recommendations for image optimization.

Est. time to complete: 30 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .5

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When Eosinophils Attack

Ryan Connolly, MD and Lawrence Gimple, MD

New Topics & Trends, Practicing Cardiovascular Medicine

Eosinophils: Cardiogenic shock and missed diagnosis of cardiomyopathy.

Est. time to complete: 30 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .5

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Difficult STEMI

Alan Johnson, MD and Lawrence W. Gimple, MD

Fundamentals, Practicing Cardiovascular Medicine

Management of a challenging patient with STEMI.

Est. time to complete: 30 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .5

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Waveform Interpretation: Simultaneous LV and RV Waveforms & Simultaneous LV and FA

Michael Ragosta III, MD and Lawrence W Gimple, MD

Fundamentals, Practicing Cardiovascular Medicine

Principles of analysis of high-quality hemodynamic pressure recordings.

Est. time to complete: 20 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .25

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Waveform Interpretation: Right Atrial, Right Ventricular, Pulmonary Artery

Michael Ragosta III, MD and Lawrence W Gimple, MD

Fundamentals, Practicing Cardiovascular Medicine

Cardiac information gained through right-heart pressure recordings.

Est. time to complete: 20 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .25

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Waveform Interpretation: Left Atrial, Aortic, Peripheral Arteries, Left Ventricular

Michael Ragosta III, MD and Lawrence W Gimple, MD

Fundamentals, Practicing Cardiovascular Medicine

Left atrial pressures: Diagnostic information that can guide patient care.

Est. time to complete: 20 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .25

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Measurement Methods of Hemodynamics

Michael Ragosta III, MD and Lawrence W Gimple, MD

Fundamentals, Practicing Cardiovascular Medicine

Cardiac hemodynamics in patients with cardiac and non-cardiac conditions.

Est. time to complete: 10 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .25

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Common Errors and Artifacts in Hemodynamic Measurements

Michael Ragosta III, MD and Lawrence W Gimple, MD

Practicing Cardiovascular Medicine

Avoiding common informational errors in hemodynamic pressure recordings.

Est. time to complete: 20 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .25

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Complications of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention - PCI

Michael Ragosta III, MD

Fundamentals, Practicing Cardiovascular Medicine

Risk factors, complications, and therapeutic responses that can occur during PCI.

Est. time to complete: 60 minutes
Credit/contact hours: 1 hour

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Supraventricular Tachycardia Top 10

Dr. Andrew E. Darby

Practicing Cardiovascular Medicine

SVT rhythm and patient management.

Est. time to complete: 30 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .5

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Mitral Stenosis Top 10

Rohit Malhotra, MD, FACC

Practicing Cardiovascular Medicine

Pathophysiology and natural history of mitral stenosis.

Est. time to complete: 15 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .25

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Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICD) Top 10

Pamela Mason, MD

Practicing Cardiovascular Medicine

The basic functions and capabilities of implantable medical devices.

Est. time to complete: 20 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .25

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Mitral Regurgitation Top 10

Dr. Andrew E. Darby

Practicing Cardiovascular Medicine

Pathophysiology and natural history of mitral regurgitation.

Est. time to complete: 20 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .25

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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Top 10

Dr. Michael Ragosta III

Practicing Cardiovascular Medicine

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: Challenges to physicians.

Est. time to complete: 20 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .25

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Aortic Regurgitation Top 10

Andrew E Darby, MD

Practicing Cardiovascular Medicine

Pathophysiology and natural history of aortic regurgitation.

Est. time to complete: 20 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .25

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Advanced Coronary Angiography

Michael Ragosta III, MD

Fundamentals, Practicing Cardiovascular Medicine

Coronary artery imaging focused on coronary artery bypass grafts.

Est. time to complete: 60 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .75

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Coronary Angiography

Michael Ragosta III, MD

Fundamentals, Practicing Cardiovascular Medicine

A patient-focused, scientific approach to coronary angiography.

Est. time to complete: 60 minutes
Credit/contact hours: 1 hour

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Aorto-Ostial and Bifurcation Lesions

Michael Ragosta III, MD

Fundamentals, Practicing Cardiovascular Medicine

How to approach aorto-ostial and bifurcation lesions.

Est. time to complete: 40 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .75

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Complications and Informed Consent

Michael Ragosta III, MD

New Topics & Trends, Practicing Cardiovascular Medicine

Obtaining the optimal informed consent from your patient.

Est. time to complete: 50 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .75

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Atrial Fibrillation Basics Top 10

Amy West Pollak, MD

Practicing Cardiovascular Medicine

Learn to identify and treat patients with atrial fibrillation.

Est. time to complete: 30 minutes
Credit/contact hours: 0

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Atrial Flutter Top 10

Andrew E Darby, MD

Fundamentals, Practicing Cardiovascular Medicine

Learn to identify and treat patients with atrial flutter.

Est. time to complete: 30 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .5

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Aortography and Ventriculography

Michael Ragosta III, MD

Fundamentals, Practicing Cardiovascular Medicine

Aortography and ventriculography: specialized imaging techniques.

Est. time to complete: 40 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .75

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Aortic Stenosis

Michael Ragosta III, MD

Fundamentals, Practicing Cardiovascular Medicine

Review the complexity of patients with aortic stenosis.

Est. time to complete: 40 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .75

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Learn Cardiology from the ECG!

Dr. Lawrence W. Gimple

Fundamentals, Practicing Cardiovascular Medicine

Review clinical scenarios informed by classic ECG presentations.

Est. time to complete: 50 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .5

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Acute Aortic Dissection Top 10

Michael Ragosta III, MD

Practicing Cardiovascular Medicine

Diagnostic and therapeutic options for acute aortic dissection.

Est. time to complete: 30 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .5

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The Role of Fractional Flow Reserve

Adrian Loffler, MD

Fundamentals, Practicing Cardiovascular Medicine

Follow a patient with multivessel coronary heart disease.

Est. time to complete: 60 minutes
Credit/contact hours: 1 hour

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Syncope Top 10

Dr. Amy West Pollak

Practicing Cardiovascular Medicine

Diagnosis and assessment of patients with syncope.

Est. time to complete: 20 minutes
Credit/contact hours: 0

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Cardiovascular Emergencies Top 10

Dr. Lawrence W. Gimple

Practicing Cardiovascular Medicine

10 top cardiovascular emergencies found in acutely ill patients.

Est. time to complete: 30 minutes
Credit/contact hours: .5

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