CathSAP 3 Features
A core curriculum for the field of interventional cardiology, supplemented with thousands of high-quality graphics and clinical images
All new content written by a panel of almost 100 world-renowned experts
Information presented in small “modules” so you can easily get through meaningful chunks of information in relatively small amounts of time
Foundation material in vascular biology, cardiac anatomy, physiology and other “fundamentals.”
Applications material that covers guidelines, techniques, methods and specific approaches to interventional cardiology.
Coverage of new topics, such as:
Peripheral vascular disease
Cardiac computed tomography
Magnetic resonance imaging
Invasive electrophysiology
Clinical trial summaries that provides practical science and outcome data to the foundation and application sections.
Hundreds of self-assessment questions
40 points toward the ABIM's Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program
More streamlined navigation and improved user interface – less clicking is required and an expandable outline lets you know where you are in the program at all times. Learner Objectives
Upon completion of this program, learners will be able to:
Target Audience
The target audience includes interventional cardiologists and other healthcare professionals with an interest in interventional cardiology.
Format
This product is available in convenient online and CD-ROM formats that are sold together as a package. Please note that the CD-ROM runs on PCs only and is not compatible with Macs. Print versions of this product are not available.
Hardware/Software Requirements
CathSAP 3 is optimized for use with Windows and Internet Explorer (version 6).
Supporting Programs
Some portions of the product may require the Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Acrobat Reader or Windows Media Player.
Employ appropriate case selection and patient management strategies.
Apply the latest major clinical trial data for coronary intervention.
Define the indications and appropriate utilization of coronary intervention in the management of ischemic heart disease.
Discuss appropriate lesion-based techniques for coronary intervention.
Identify the issues of coronary imaging, radiation risks and safety as they relate to intervention techniques.
Cite the current basic information relating to vascular biology, including plaque formation, injury and restenosis.
Demonstrate the appropriate utilization of pharmaceuticals in coronary intervention, including antiplatelet agents, thrombolytics, anticoagulants, antiarrhythmics and vasoactive drugs.
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 98 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CathSAP 3 does not provide extensive training or offer certification in the field of cardiology.
Important Dates
Date of Original Release: March 2008
Date of Last Review: September 2011
Term of Approval/Date of CME Expiration: September 2012
Date of MOC Expiration: September 2012
Please note that the online version of this product will be available online only through the term of approval noted above.
60-Day Risk-Free Return Policy
ACC guarantees its educational products. If you are dissatisfied with your product within 60 days of purchase, you may return the product at your expense. Please contact our Resource Center (toll-free 800-253-4636, x5603; direct dial 202-375-6000, x5603; email resource@acc.org) for return instructions. Please note that if you have already claimed CME and/or MOC credit for the product, you will not be eligible for a refund.
Earn 40 Points Toward the ABIM's Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program
To receive points toward MOC credit from CathSAP, you must:
- Be enrolled in the MOC program with the ABIM.
- Use the online version of CathSAP 3. The online version is available to all purchasers of CathSAP 3 – simply click the Start Program button below the CathSAP icon in the upper right of this page. If you don’t see the Start Program button, please login to the site. If you don’t know your username and password, please contact ACC’s resource center at 800-253-4636, x5603.
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Complete all 100 questions in Practice Exam 2 online. Once you have answered all 100 questions, a Claim MOC link will appear at the top of the screen. If this link does not appear, it is likely that you may have skipped a question or two. Review the list of questions on the left side of the screen to find any you may have missed.
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Click the Claim MOC link and follow the instructions to transmit your data electronically to the ABIM.