Measurement Methods of Hemodynamics
Authors: Michael Ragosta III, MD and Lawrence W Gimple, MD
Credit/contact hours: .25
Estimated time to complete: 10 minutes
Publication Date: March 8, 2018
Expiration date: March 7, 2027
$25.00
Description:
An understanding of cardiac hemodynamics is fundamental to caring for patients with a broad range of cardiac and non-cardiac conditions including shock, pericardial disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and infection. The cardiac catheterization laboratory is the traditional venue for measuring and defining a patient’s hemodynamics. In this course, we will describe the methods and pitfalls of hemodynamic assessment.
Note: This course is eligible for ACPE credit.
You Will Learn
- To correctly identify the basic hemodynamic waves and the cardiac physiology which produce specific hemodynamics waves
- To correctly identify the cardiac equipment needed to make specific hemodynamic measurements
- To describe the indications for right-heart catheterization
Method and medium:
Learners participate in the interactive learning modules by correctly answering multiple choice questions dispersed throughout. Learners will be prompted to try again, if a question is answered incorrectly.The course will open in a new tab – to exit the course, simply close the tab.
$25.00
