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Hemodynamic Support in Cardiogenic Shock: Update on Left Ventricular Assist Devices
CME Join Drs. Ohman, Stone and Perera as they discuss percutaneous left ventricular assist devices and their use in cardiogenic shock
Medscape Education Cardiology, May 2012
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Insights into the Management of Stable Ischemic Heart Disease
CME Dr. Robert Harrington, Dr. David Morrow, and Dr. John Spertus offer new perspectives on treatment of stable ischemic heart disease and role of antianginal therapies.
May 2012
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Cardiology Fellow X Factor: An ACS Case of Therapeutic Challenges
CME Cardiology fellow and X Factor Case winner, Dr Humphrey, presents a complex ACS case to Drs Storey and Wiviott.
Medscape Education Cardiology, May 2012
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Managing Refractory Angina: Test Your Skills
CME Using a cased-based approach, Dr Bhatt discusses the fundamentals of managing refractory angina.
Medscape Education Cardiology, May 2012
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Use of DES Associated With Reduced Target Vessel Revascularization
CME In this meta-analysis, there was a significant decrease in target vessel revascularization with drug-eluting stents vs bare metal stents in primary angioplasty.
Heartwire CME, April 2012
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To Intervene or Not to Intervene: Current Indications for Left Ventricular Support
CME/CE Drs Ohman and Bates discuss the changes in interventional cardiology over the years and treatments currently available.
Medscape Education Cardiology, April 2012
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Efficient PCI Care Models: The Role of Vascular Access
CME Drs Rao, Amin, Jorgensen, and Wohns discuss strategies to reduce PCI complications and length of hospital stays and, thus, lower costs.
Medscape Education Cardiology, April 2012
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Evaluating Recent Clinical Trial Data in the Secondary Prevention of ACS
CME Drs Gibson, Verheugt, Alexander, and Ohman discuss the evidence for using novel oral anticoagulants in patients following an ACS.
Medscape Education Cardiology, April 2012
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Similar Short-Term Outcomes Revealed With Off-Pump, On-Pump CABG
CME There was no significant difference between off-pump and on-pump coronary artery bypass graft in the 30-day rate of death, myocardial infarction, stroke, or renal failure requiring dialysis.
Heartwire CME, April 2012
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Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery
CME Minimally invasive valve surgery pioneer, Dr Lamelas, discusses advances in the field with Dr Moront
Medscape Education Cardiology, March 2012
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Saving Limbs With an Endovascular Approach
CME Drs Walker and Mustapha discuss how developments in endovascular interventional techniques can prevent amputations in patients with PAD.
Medscape Education Cardiology, March 2012
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A Patient-Centered Approach to Exploring the Gastrointestinal Issues of Antiplatelet Therapy
CME/CE Watch a patient case simulation, and hear Dr Cryer's advice for assessing gastrointestinal risk in patients on antiplatelet therapy.
Medscape Education Cardiology, March 2012
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CAD in Younger Women: Awareness and Treatment Gaps
CME/CE Drs Redberg, Braun, Mosca, and Piña watch a case of missed opportunities and discuss how to better treat CAD in Younger Women
Medscape Education Cardiology, March 2012
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Managing the Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death in Nonischemic Patients
CME Drs John Chin and Owen Obel discuss primary prevention in the patient diagnosed with nonischemic cardiomyopathy and depressed ventricular function.
Medscape Education Cardiology, March 2012
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The Complex Case of…Which Is the Culprit Lesion?
CME Dr Low presents a complex ACS case to Dr Kandzari; among the issues discussed is the use of FFR in assessing hemodynamic significance.
Medscape Education Cardiology, March 2012
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Continuity of Care in ACS: Application of Treatment Guidelines From the Acute to the Community Setting
CME/CE Review guidelines in ACS treatment, including P2Y12 receptor antagonists, lipid management, weight management, and physical activity.
February 2012
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TAVI Preprocedural Imaging: The Role of CT
CME Guidelines on transcatheter valve sizing are based on echo imaging but CT is on the rise. Drs Piazza and Leipsic discuss the advantages of CT.
Medscape Education Cardiology, February 2012
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Personalized PCI: Patient-Centered Care in Practice
CME How to put evidence-based care into practice? Drs Skelding and Spertus compare 2 complementary systems used in their respective facilities.
Medscape Education Cardiology, February 2012
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Not Your Mother's Cath Lab: Adapting to Changes in Cardiac Care
CME Dr. Williams interviews Drs. Radhakrishnan, Rocha-Singh, and Zimrin on the future cath lab.
Medscape Education Cardiology, January 2012
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New-generation DES in Patients with Diabetes
CME DES best BMS in patients with diabetes. Are next-generation DES an advance? Drs. Worthley and Silber decipher recent data.
Medscape Education Cardiology, January 2012
