Cardiology: 150 CME educational programs available now

Interventional/Surgery

Interventional Approaches to Attenuating Sympathetic Overdrive: A New Hope for Hypertension and HF?

May 16, 2013 16:06 EDT

Drs. Weber, Ferdinand, Rao, and Rocha-Singh discuss a new approach to treating resistant hypertension and HF with renal denervation.

Interventional/Surgery

The Role of the Left Atrial Appendage in AF-Related Strokes

May 13, 2013 14:26 EDT

Drs. Stone, Feldman, Reddy, and Whisenant discuss strategies for preventing AF-related stroke and the emerging role of LAA occlusion devices.

Interventional/Surgery

Chronic Total Occlusion Revascularization: Contemporary Perspectives, Contemporary Solutions

Apr 30, 2013 11:17 EDT

Join Drs. Thompson, DeMartini, Lombardi, and Smith as they discuss the challenges of treating CTOs and potential QoL benefits to the patient.

Interventional/Surgery

Beyond Dollars and Stents: The Role of Access in the Economics of the Cath Lab

Apr 11, 2013 14:58 EDT

How does access feature in the cost-conscious cath lab? Drs. Rao, Cohen, Marso, and Rollefson discuss the data.

Interventional/Surgery

LAA Closure Device for Prevention of Stroke in Patients With Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation

Mar 13, 2013 10:53 EDT

Join Dr. Holmes as he presents the trial results of an LAA closure device for the prevention of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation.

Interventional/Surgery

Ischemic Heart Disease: Mitigating the Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death

Feb 26, 2013 09:22 EST

Drs. Bhatt, Mehran, and Weintraub discuss risk-stratification models as a means of identifying patients at risk for sudden cardiac death in a post-PCI population.

Arrhythmia/EP

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?

Interventional/Surgery

Bifurcation Stenting in a Patient With Prior CABG

Dec 21, 2012 12:00 EST

Dr. Burzotta presents a tricky case to Dr. Hildick-Smith that covers SVG lesions, the TAP technique, and tackling trifurcations.

Interventional/Surgery

An Elderly Man With AF and a Bifurcation Lesion

Dec 21, 2012 11:10 EST

Dr. Latib presents a seemingly typical bifurcation case to Dr. Simon and provides tips on what to do when you run into trouble.

Interventional/Surgery

From Good to Great: Improving the Economics of PCI Outcomes

Dec 14, 2012 13:00 EST

Drs. Rao, Applegate, Marso, and Kandzari address the new economic reality and strategies to lower cath-lab costs.

Interventional/Surgery

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Does Sizing Matter?

Nov 22, 2012 11:32 EST

Will paravalvular leak be the Achilles' heel of TAVR? Drs. Popma, Piazza, and Kornowski discuss strategies to minimize aortic regurgitation.

Interventional/Surgery

Treating de Novo Coronary Artery Lesions: The Role of Bioabsorbable Abluminal Polymer-Coated Stents

Nov 21, 2012 11:20 EST

Less is more: Drs. Hermiller, Meredith, Silber, and Kereiakes discuss how bioasorbable polymers may affect short- and long-term outcomes.

Interventional/Surgery

Peripheral Chronic Total Occlusions: Innovations in Interventions

Nov 19, 2012 15:07 EST

Join Drs. Das and Clair as they discuss strategies and devices for crossing and treating peripheral CTOs.

Interventional/Surgery

Meta-analyses on Trial: What Do Recent Publications on DES Tell Us?

Nov 11, 2012 15:20 EST

Drs. Kandzari, Kirtane, and Mauri discuss the strengths and limitations of meta-analyses with a focus on DES.

Interventional/Surgery

Next-Generation Drug-Eluting Stents Strut Their Stuff: Delivering Hype or Hope?

Nov 6, 2012 13:38 EST

Drs. Simon and Zidar review the data on next-generation drug-eluting stents and assess whether they have moved the needle.

Clinical cardiology

Treating the Undertreated: New Options for Patients With Severe Aortic Stenosis

Nov 5, 2012 13:32 EST

In this case-based review, Dr. Bach describes the appropriate diagnosis and treatment referral of 2 patients with severe AS.

Arrhythmia/EP

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.

Interventional/Surgery

A Case of Postoperative Stent Thrombosis

Sep 28, 2012 09:23 EDT

Dr. Rao presents a case to Dr. Di Mario; the role of thrombectomy and hemodynamic support are among the issues discussed.

Interventional/Surgery

Heart Failure Caused by Anterior Myocardial Infarction: LV Partitioning to Improve Cardiac Function

Sep 20, 2012 09:56 EDT

Drs. Abraham, Costa, Cleland, and Thomas discuss an interventional approach to reducing LV volume in patients post-MI who have HF.

Interventional/Surgery

New Data and Applications of Left Ventricular Assist Devices: Implications from IABP-SHOCK II

Sep 19, 2012 14:08 EDT

Drs. Ohman, Perera, and Thiele discuss the results of IABP-SHOCK II and the use of intra-aortic balloon pumps in cardiogenic shock.

Brain/Kidney/Peripheral

Early Detection and Minimally Invasive Treatment of PAD: A Multidisciplinary Discussion

Aug 30, 2012 16:37 EDT

Drs. Creager, Bell, Nanjundappa, and Stevens discuss strategies to increase the detection and treatment of patients with PAD.

Interventional/Surgery

The Price of PAD: The Clinical and Economic Consequences of Amputation

Aug 30, 2012 15:14 EDT

Dr. Mustapha and Ms. Yost discuss amputation rates for PAD and the clinical and economic benefits of revascularization.

Interventional/Surgery

Stroke and TAVI: New Developments

Aug 27, 2012 09:56 EDT

Drs. Moat, Bosmans, Linke, and Piazza discuss contemporary data on stroke risk in patients undergoing TAVI.

Interventional/Surgery

Best Foot Forward: Setting up a Peripheral Program

Jul 10, 2012 15:00 EDT

Drs. Kandzari, Gammon, and Metzger discuss the keys to setting up a successful peripheral program.

Interventional/Surgery

PCI in Patients With Diabetes: Show Me the Data

Jul 6, 2012 09:57 EDT

PCI or CABG in patients with diabetes? Dr. Leon poses 2 challenging cases to Drs. Banning, Finn, and Kappetein.