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An
ACC Meeting on Demand
Editor(s):
Joseph D. Babb, M.D., F.A.C.C.
James E. Tcheng, M.D., F.A.C.C.
 Are
you one of the 2,000 interventionalists that needs to recertify
in 2009? This online product will prepare you for certification
or recertification through an in-depth, comprehensive review
of interventional cardiology today.
2008 Interventional Cardiology Board Review Online
Features
- Basic science
- Pharmacology
- Imaging
- Procedural selection and technique
The contributors of this product will guide the participant
through comprehensive updates and ABIM guidelines.
Learner Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be
able to:
- Elucidate key concepts of vascular biology and atherosclerosis,
including vessel injury, plaque formation, inflammation,
thrombosis and restenosis
- Explain the thrombosis pathways and the use of anti-thrombotic
therapeutics, including antiplatelet, anticoagulant and
thrombolytic agents
- Provide an overview of pharmacologic adjuncts useful
in PCI, including antiarrhythmic, vasodilator and other
vasoactive therapeutics
- Discuss imaging fundamentals, including radiation exposure
and contrast nephrotoxicity
- Delineate and present fundamental concepts of cardiovascular
physiology, stressing assessment of coronary and valvular
hemodynamics and pathophysiology
- Create a construct for understanding adult congenital
heart disease and the application of interventional therapies
in this setting
- Examine both existing and emerging interventional devices
and techniques in interventional cardiology
- Interpret and critique the findings of major clinical
trials in interventional cardiology, including a review
of the fundamentals of statistics
- Summarize ACC/AHA/SCAI Guidelines regarding the practice
of interventional cardiology, particularly with respect
to indications for catheterization and intervention
Target Audience
The target audience for this product includes:
- Cardiovascular specialists
- Physicians
- Fellows in training
- Cardiovascular care associates seeking an in-depth review
of interventional cardiology
- Physicians preparing for initial Board certification or
for recertification.
Format
This product is available in convenient online lecture format
featuring slides synchronized with accompanying audio presentations.
Accreditation Statement
The American College of Cardiology Foundation (ACCF) is accredited
by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
(ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American College of Cardiology foundation takes responsibility
for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this
CME activity.
ACCF designates this educational activity for a maximum of
25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only
claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation
in the activity.
2008 Interventional Cardiology Board Review Online does not
provide extensive training or offer certification in the field
of cardiology.
Date of Release
October 2008
Term of Approval / Date of CME Expiration
October 2010
60-Day Risk-Free Return Policy
ACC guarantees its educational products. If you are unsatisfied
with your product within 60 days of purchase, please contact
our Resource Center at 800-253-4636, x5603 to arrange for
a refund. Please note that if you have already claimed CME
credit for the product, you will not be eligible for a refund.
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