Overview
This Expert Analysis & Opinion features an audio interview with Dr. Jeffrey Anderson who discusses the 2011 ACCF/AHA update to the UA/NSTEMI guidelines that incorporates new information from recent clinical trials. He also highlights that the update addresses controversial topics such as the timing and role of invasive therapy, the choice of antiplatelet agents, and the use of platelet-function and genetic tests with antiplatelet agents.
Click the Start Program button to begin learning the about the 2011 ACCF/AHA update to the UA/NSTEMI guidelines.
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CME Information
Target Audience
All healthcare professionals who practice/study cardiovascular medicine.
Important Dates Date of Release: November 2011
Term of Approval/Date of CME Expiration: November 2012
Learner Objectives
The goals of this activity are to improve the prevention and diagnosis of cardiovascular disease, as well as the management of patients with cardiovascular disease. After completing the activity, the clinician will be able to cite the four major advances in the management of UA/NSTEMI patients over the past 3 years that have necessitated updating the guidelines.
Method of Participation and Claiming Credit
This ACCF Expert Analysis & Opionion activity features audio, abstract summaries, and self-assessment questions. To be eligible for credit, you must attain a score of 70% or better on the self-assessment exams included in the activity.
Requesting AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credit™ for this Activity
To request credit, you must:
- Read all text and listen to all audio presentations in the modules for which you wish to receive credit.
- Answer the Self-Assessment questions in each module for which you wish to claim credit. After you have answered all the questions in the module, click on the Exam Summary button. A Claim Credit button will appear on this page if you have achieved a passing score of 70% or better. If you did not achieve a passing score, please click the Reset Scores link and retake the exam.
- Click the Claim Credit button and answer the evaluation questions in the pop-up window.
- Enter the total amount of time you actually spent in the activity in the box provided. Please note that you may only claim once for each module in this activity. Click Submit.
- You will receive a message that your request has been submitted and a link to view your certificate. You may view and download the certificate when you receive the message, you may also view it at any time in the My Transcript section of My CardioSource.