Program #808 • Available Saturday, November 15, 2003
Certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
through Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Critical Pathways in Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS)
Part 1
Faculty
Eugene
Braunwald, MD
Distinguished Hersey Professor of Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Chairman, TIMI Study Group
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts
Christopher
P.
Cannon, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Senior Investigator, TIMI Study Group
Associate Physician, Cardiovascular Division
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts
Shamir
R.
Mehta, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Department of Medicine (Cardiology)
McMaster University
Director, Coronary Care Unit
McMaster University Medical Centre
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Joseph
P.
Ornato, MD, FACP, FACC, FACEP
Professor and Chairman
Department of Emergency Medicine
Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
Richmond, Virginia
Program Description
This program provides the background and rationale for developing and implementing evidence-based critical pathways (aka protocols, algorithms) for acute coronary syndromes—from hospital admission through patient discharge—
that are consistent with the updated ACC/AHA Guidelines for UA/NSTEMI and the new Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) data collection requirements on hospital core measures. In part 1 of this 2-part program, Dr. Ornato discusses the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and management of acute coronary syndromes in the emergency department. Dr. Mehta reviews key clinical trials that impacted the revised American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines for the management of UA/NSTEMI. Part 2 (NCME #809) will explore the new ACC/AHA Guidelines in detail and provide answers to the question, "Why Critical Pathways for ACS?"
(50 minutes)
Credit Information
Up to 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
This activity is designed for cardiologists, internists, emergency medicine specialists, pharmacists, nurses, discharge planners, and other health care professionals involved in the development and implementation of critical pathways in the hospital.
Learning Objectives
After taking part in this CME activity, participants should be able to:
CME Credit Designations
ACCME The Network for Continuing Medical Education (NCME) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA NCME designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their
participation in the activity.
AAFP This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 2 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. AAFP accreditation begins Monday, November 15, 2004. Term of approval is for one year from this date, with option for yearly renewal.
AOA This activity is eligible for up to 2 hours of credit in Category 2-A of the American Osteopathic Association.