Interventional Treatments for STEMI, Patent Foramen Ovale and Renal Artery Stenosis
Description:
This session assist medical profession in making care decisions for the diagnosis and treatment of STEMI (ST elevation myocardial infarction), PFO (Patent Foramen Ovale) and RAS (Renal Artery Stenosis). The program designed to affirm the knowledge and understanding of the interventional cardiology, and participants should be able to evaluate the appropriateness of the clinical information as it applies to the provision of patient care.
Objectives:
Verbalize current literature on thrombolysis and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for the treatment of STEMI
Identify how to incorporate into clinical practice the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association 2004 Guidelines and 2007 Focused Update for treatment of STEMI
Verbalize ways to diagnosis PFO
Define PFO and the pathophysiology of associated conditions
Define causes for renal artery stenosis
Verbalize diagnostic tests to confirm the diagnosis of RAS
Presentations:
Michael Kutcher, MD Disclosure:Principal Investigator: Boston Scientific, Cordis; Consultant: Boston Scientific, Cordis, Abbott Vascular; Speakers Bureau: Boston Scientific, Cordis, Sanofi-Aventis; Fellowship Support: Abbott Vascular
Sanjay Gandhi, MD Disclosure:Nothing to disclose
Renato Maria Santos, MD Disclosure:Nothing to disclose.
Credits:
Hours
Fee
Type
Description
1.00
N/A
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.
The Wake Forest University School of Medicine designates this education activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
1.00
N/A
Contact Hours
Contact Hours from Northwest AHEC. Nurses: This educational activity can be applied toward your continuing competence plan for maintaining your current licensure with the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
Fees:
Fee
Description
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This session is free.
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The Wake Forest University School of Medicine designates this education activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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Contact Hours from Northwest AHEC. Nurses: This educational activity can be applied toward your continuing competence plan for maintaining your current licensure with the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
