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Program #835 • Available Wednesday, June 29, 2005
Certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ through Sunday, June 29, 2008

CVD: Prevention to Intervention

Faculty

Samin K. Sharma, MD

Director, Cardiac Catheterization Lab and Intervention
Co-Director, Cardiovascular Institute
Division of Cardiology
Mount Sinai Medical Center
New York, New York

 

Program Description

Although cardiovascular disease (CVD) is still the leading cause of death and disability in the United States, major advances have been made in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of CVD. In this video, Dr. Sharma reviews current strategies for preventing and diagnosing coronary artery disease. He discusses the use of risk stratification to determine whether a patient should receive medical therapy or be referred for revascularization or cardiac catheterization. In addition, he reviews current medical treatment and postintervention management of patients with acute coronary syndromes based on the results of current studies.

(60 minutes)

Credit Information

Up to 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits

This activity is designed for primary care physicians, cardiologists, and other healthcare professionals who have an interest in the prevention and management of cardiovascular disease.

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 Thursday, June 29, 2006. 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.




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