Research and Markets: Intensive Review of Cardiology - An Assessment of the Current Thinking and Management in All of the Major Cardiovascular Disciplines

DUBLIN--(Business Wire)--
Research and Markets
(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f0dae7/intensive_review_o) has
announced the addition of the "Intensive Review of Cardiology" report to their
offering.

The Intensive Review of Cardiology is an assessment of the current thinking and
management in all of the major cardiovascular disciplines relevant to those
cardiologists and cardiology fellows preparing for the Cardiovascular Board
certification and re-certification examinations. An emphasis is placed on the
clinical evaluation and management of the patient encountered in daily practice.
The current ACC/AHA guidelines supporting treatment and management
recommendations is presented as will treatment controversies and dilemmas.

CREDITS Earn up to 42 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits CE RELEASE December 1, 2007 CE
EXPIRE March 31, 2010

Learning Objectives

After viewing this program, participants will be able to:

* Describe the pathophysiology of acute coronary syndromes, the current
management of the acute myocardial infarction patient, and demonstrate
familiarity with the major clinical trials which have shaped the current
management of this patient subgroup.
* Discuss the various non-invasive modalities available for the evaluation of
coronary artery and valvular heart disease, their merits, complementary roles,
role in patient management, and prognostic value.
* Interpret both common and complex 12-lead electrocardiograms including subtle
yet clinically important findings relevant to the Board Examination.
* Recognize the mechanisms plus the current medical and surgical treatment
options in patients with congestive heart failure including the major clinical
trials which have shaped our practice methods.
* Identify the pathophysiology, evaluation, modalities and treatment options in
patients with valvular heart disease including a comprehensive review of
echocardiography.
* Demonstrate familiarity with the evaluation and treatment of patients with
complex dysrhythmias and sudden cardiac death including the indications for
electrophysiology testing, pacemaker implantation, and ICD placement.
* Recognize and appropriately treat the clinical scenarios in cardiovascular
medicine used in the examinations for Board Certification in Cardiovascular
disease.

Additional formats and bulk compilations are available. Please contact us for
further information.

For more information on the speakers & topics covered in this report, please
visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f0dae7/intensive_review_o

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