Cardiology: 150 CME educational programs available now

Thrombosis

Prevention and Treatment of Venous and Arterial Thromboembolic Disease: Revisiting the Evidence Base-VTE Treatment

Nov 30, 2011 14:00 EST

Address practice gaps and evaluate evidence-based data regarding the safety and efficacy of existing and novel pharmacotherapies and pharmacomechanical techniques in VTE.

Thrombosis

Prevention and Treatment of Thromboembolic Disease: Revisiting the Evidence Base-Surgical Thromboprophylaxis

Sep 26, 2011 13:42 EDT

Discuss evidence-based data and address an array of issues involving prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolism in patients in many settings and at various levels of risk.

Prevention

Confronting the Limitations of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy

Jul 25, 2011 11:00 EDT

Dr. Becker, along with Drs. Gibson, Wallentin, and Wiviott, explore the strengths and weaknesses of contemporary antiplatelet therapy in patients status post acute coronary syndrome

Acute Coronary Syndromes

Defining the Future of Oral Anticoagulant Therapy: Across the Spectrum of Thromboembolic Disease

May 25, 2011 10:38 EDT

Drs. Becker and Weitz lead a discussion with Drs. Agnelli, Ezekowitz, Heit, and Mahaffey on the envisioned improvements in care of patients with thromboembolic disease

Lipid/Metabolic

Genomic Markers & Advanced Testing for CVD Risk Factors: What Does It All Mean?

2 COMMENTS - May 19, 2011 12:16 EDT

Is the future now for routine genetic testing? Drs. Ballantyne and Harrington review the progress and the challenges ahead.

Thrombosis

Prevention and Treatment of Venous and Arterial Thromboembolic Disease: Revisiting the Evidence Base

Apr 21, 2011 11:00 EDT

Discuss evidence-based data and address an array of issues involving prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolism in patients in many settings and at various levels of risk

Prevention

Empowering Clinicians and Patients to Manage Type 2 Diabetes and Reduce Cardiovascular Risk

1 COMMENT - Apr 14, 2011 13:53 EDT

Most diabetes care falls to patients themselves. How can clinicians set patients up to succeed?

Prevention

Improving Adherence in the Care of Patients from Culturally Diverse Backgrounds with Type 2 Diabetes

1 COMMENT - Apr 14, 2011 13:51 EDT

Dr. Anne Peters and colleagues discuss strategies to improve partnerships with patients from culturally diverse backgrounds who have type 2 diabetes and CVD.

Acute Coronary Syndromes

15th Annual Duke ACS Symposium

Apr 7, 2011 13:26 EDT

Review the atherothrombotic process, address the unmet needs of secondary prevention, and discuss approaches aimed at reducing residual risk in coronary heart disease to better manage patients with acute coronary syndromes.

Prevention

Assessing the Risk for Development of Heart Disease -- The Role of Genetics: An Expert Interview With John P. Kane, MS, MD, PhD

Sep 11, 2009 17:48 EDT

Genetic findings that affect the course of diseases have been increasing geometrically. Cardiology is one of the specialties that has benefited from recent discoveries. David Danar, MD, Scientific Director, MedscapeCME, interviewed John P. Kane, MS, MD, PhD, about the role of genetics in determining the risk for and management of heart disease.