Cardiology: 150 CME educational programs available now

Arrhythmia/EP

Cost-effective Approaches to Diagnosing Syncope

May 15, 2013 11:14 EDT

Drs. Naccarelli and Krahn discuss how doing a more expensive diagnostic test to detect the cause of syncope can lower costs.

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Cryptogenic Stroke: What, When, and How to Treat for Secondary Prevention

Apr 11, 2013 09:42 EDT

Drs. Krieger and Passman present 2 interactive case studies on the importance of determining the cause for an ischemic stroke.

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High CHADS Risk With Undiagnosed AF: Cause for Concern?

Feb 19, 2013 10:49 EST

Drs. Kowey and Camm discuss undiagnosed atrial fibriillation and the importance of cardiac monitoring for detection.

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A Case-Based Approach to Improve Strategies to Reduce Risk for SCA Post-PCI

Feb 11, 2013 09:00 EST

At risk for SCA after PCI? No problem — insert an ICD, right? Not so fast. The rationale behind why you may not get reimbursed. What are the alternatives?

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Case Studies in AF: Removing the Ambiguity Around Antiarrhythmic Drugs

Dec 14, 2012 10:50 EST

Drs. Camm, Israel, and Naccarelli apply new atrial-fibrillation guidelines to clinical practice.

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Assessing the Principles of Practice: Stroke Prevention in the New Era of Anticoagulation

Dec 12, 2012 10:28 EST

Concerns about anticoagulants: real or misguided?

Arrhythmia/EP

Atrial Fibrillation in Primary Care: Experts Discuss Common Anticoagulation Challenges

Nov 8, 2012 13:21 EST

Discuss evidence-based approaches to ensuring proper assessment of stroke and bleeding risks and appropriate management strategies.

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Evolution of Stent Design and Optimizing PCI

Oct 18, 2012 15:05 EDT

Join Drs. Feldman, Kandzari, Kereiakes, and Pitney as they discuss how stent construction affects deliverability, safety, and efficacy.

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Leveraging New Tools to Improve Patient Care: Emerging Heart Failure Technologies

Sep 21, 2012 15:22 EDT

Drs. Yancy, Jessup, Boehmer, and Haas review how new monitoring technologies may improve outcomes for patients with HF.

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Practical Application of the 2012 ESC Guidelines: Update on Antiarrhythmic Drugs

Sep 21, 2012 12:00 EDT

New data, new guidelines. ESC issues latest update on management of atrial fibrillation.

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Optimizing Therapy in Atrial Fibrillation

Aug 29, 2012 11:18 EDT

Dr. Paul Dorian provides insight into often-overlooked features of antiarrhythmic drug treatment and how quality of life can be affected.

Clinical cardiology

The Role of Genotyping for Risk-Stratifying Patients at Risk for AF and Stroke

Aug 7, 2012 10:19 EDT

Dr. Topol discusses the role of genotyping in assessing risk for AF and stroke.

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Managing Side Effects in Newly Diagnosed Atrial Fibrillation

Jul 31, 2012 17:00 EDT

A patient newly diagnosed with symptomatic atrial fibrillation learns the hard truth about the risks associated with AF and the therapeutic measures he will need to adopt. Dr. Peter Kowey provides commentary on the decisions faced by both physician and patient. Do you agree? You have the opportunity to share your views with Dr. Kowey by joining "Medscape Discuss." Join in the discussion now.

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The Role of CRT-D in the Reduction of Heart Failure Events

Jun 25, 2012 10:00 EDT

Drs. Moss and Gold discuss the role of CRT-D in improving outcomes and quality of life for patients with heart failure.

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Advances in CRT Use in Mildly Symptomatic and Advanced Heart Failure

Jun 23, 2012 13:59 EDT

Join Drs. Yancy and Tang for a discussion on the recent meta-analysis of CRT and ICD trials in patients with heart failure

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Searching for Answers in Cryptogenic Stroke

Jun 20, 2012 14:30 EDT

Drs. Camm, Bernstein, and Kowey discuss the importance of monitoring atrial fibrillation in patients with cryptogenic stroke.

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Pharmacologic Treatment of AF: The Difficult-to-Treat Patient

Aug 3, 2011 09:48 EDT

Two patients with different presentations of atrial fibrillation: Can you make the proper management decisions?

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Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Arrest Post-PTCA in High-Risk Patients

3 COMMENTS - Apr 29, 2011 13:41 EDT

The operation was a success but the patient died. Drs. Stone, Hermiller, Kadish, and Rao discuss how to prevent SCA after PTCA.

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Taking the Lead in Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention: Options for the At-Risk Patient

Mar 24, 2011 14:00 EDT

Lowering risk during lead extraction: Dr. Bruce Wilkoff examines the risks of and the options for reducing morbidity and mortality.

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Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation: Have We Reached a Turning Point?

Mar 14, 2011 14:36 EDT

Review the new and emerging antithrombotic therapies, compare and contrast them with existing therapies, and optimize the clinical benefit of preventing stroke in the setting of AF

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MRI-Safe Pacemakers: Should They Be Used in All Eligible Patients?

3 COMMENTS - Dec 3, 2010 08:18 EST

Join Drs. Gimbel and Nazarian as they discuss the development of MRI-safe pacemakers for use in patients who have pacemakers or ICDs and require MRI.

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Strategies for the Management of Symptomatic Atrial Fibrillation

Aug 31, 2010 16:41 EDT

Dr. Ruskin reviews 2 cases: a 25-year-old man in atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular response, and a 62-year-old man with episodes of spontaneouslyresolving paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.

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Focus On: Update on Best Practices for the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation

1 COMMENT - Jul 30, 2010 11:06 EDT

Join Drs. Dorian, Camm, and Aliot as they discuss the latest management strategies in atrial fibrillation and Dr. Piccini as he reviews the latest from Cardiostim 2010.

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Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation: Controversies in Anticoagulant Care

8 COMMENTS - Jul 26, 2010 09:36 EDT

Join Drs. Halperin, Lévy, and Naccarelli for a case-based discussion on the current controversies in anticoagulant therapy in AF.

Arrhythmia/EP

How Evolving Sensor Technology and Rate-Responsive Pacing Can Improve Clinical Outcomes in Chronotropic Incompetence

Jul 20, 2010 13:24 EDT

Read Dr. Kaszala's clinical update, "How Evolving Sensor Technology and Rate-Responsive Pacing Can Improve Clinical Outcomes in CI." Then join him and Dr. Ellenbogen as they present 3 case studies and further discuss this important topic.