Cardiology

Management of Acute Coronary Syndrome

Select appropriate medical interventions for ACS and determine timing of revascularization.

Syncope

Describe the pathophysiology of different classifications of syncope. Select appropriate diagnostic tests. Identify high risk features that warrant inpatient evaluation.

Chronic Heart Failure Management

Develop a systematic process for the evaluation and classification for a patient with chronic heart failure (HF). Initiate and titrate therapies for the complete spectrum of heart failure patients based on patient characteristics and medication side effects.

Chronic Atrial Fibrillation Management

Assess stroke and bleeding risk in patients with chronic atrial fibrillation. Select appropriate anticoagulation and management strategy based on clinical scenario.

Ventilators on the Fly

Learn about the most common ventilator modes and how to differentiate between them and the basics of assessing a patient's oxygenation, ventilation, and respiratory mechanics.

Hypertensive Emergency

Differentiate hypertensive emergency and hypertensive urgency. Learn the general principles of management and the mechanism of action of most common antihypertnesives used in treatment.

Management of Chronic Hypertension

Identify the most appropriate first-line agent for patients with chronic hypertension and determine when to consider a secondary cause. (45 min)

Management of Atrial Fibrillation with Rapid Ventricular Response

Evaluate a patient with atrial fibrillation (AF) with rapid ventricular rate (RVR) and develop a framework for management of heart rate control.

Stress Testing – Outpatient Evaluation for Coronary Artery Disease

A 40-50 minute case-based chalk talk on how to risk stratify chest pain and determine the most appropriate stress test and medical management.

Shock and Pressors

A chalk talk on the categories of shock (hemodynamic profile, evaluation and management) and commonly used vasopressors/inotropes.

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