Overview
Focusing on the five main content areas tested on the ABIM Board exam, expert faculty will discuss:
- Basic science
- Pharmacology
- Imaging
- Procedural techniques
- Case selection and management
Additionally, you will learn the key strategies of Board preparation. This MOD program features convenient online lectures by experts in interventional cardiology synchronized to slides and accompanying audio presentations, including interactive questions, where you can see how your answers compare with other learners. Additionally, the MOD program will be accompanied by an online practice exam, a printed book of questions and answers, a printed color syllabus including slidesets of each presentation, as well as downloadable audio MP3s of each lecture, all of which is designed to provide you with a comprehensive review in interventional cardiology.
Editors
Joseph D. Babb, M.D., F.S.C.A.I, F.A.C.C.
James E. Tcheng, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.S.C.A.I.
Learner Objectives
The goal of this activity is to prepare physicians for certification or recertification by enhancing competency in interventional cardiology.
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to —
- Summarize 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 the 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
- Discuss 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
- Identify gaps in knowledge and focus study efforts on filling those gaps
Target Audience
This educational product is intended for physicians preparing for the initial Board certification or recertification. Cardiovascular specialist, physicians, Fellows in Training and cardiovascular care associates seeking an in-depth review of interventional cardiology will also find this program of value.
Format
This product is available in a convenient online format, featuring a video capture of the meeting synchronized with the presentation slide set, accompanied by downloadable mp3 audio files and a print book of questions and answers.
Pricing
Member Price: $500
FIT/CCA Member Price: $445
Non-member Price: $530
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.
ACCF designates this educational activity for a maximum of 21.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ACCF/SCAI Interventional Cardiology Board Review Meeting on Demand Program does not provide extensive training or offer certification in the field of cardiology.
Important Dates
Date of Release: September 24, 2010
Term of Approval/Date of CME Expiration: November 17, 2012
Please note that the online version of this product will be available online only through the term of approval noted above.
Acknowledgments
Educational grant support for this activity provided by:
This activity was supported by an independent medical education grant from the Bristol-Myers Squibb/Sanofi Pharmaceuticals Partnership.
Hardware/Software Requirements
This activity is optimized for use on both PC’s and Mac’s, and can be viewed with the following browsers:
- Internet Explorer 6 and higher (IE7 or IE8 are preferred)
- Firefox version 3.6 and higher
- Safari version 4 and higher