The Brigham Board Review in Cardiology 2016 (Videos)

Brigham and Women’s Hospital Board Review: A Comprehensive Guide for Cardiovascular Expertise

Prepare yourself with the latest advancements in cardiovascular disease through Brigham and Women’s Hospital’s comprehensive board review course, designed to enhance your clinical practice and assist you in your preparation for board exams.

Renowned Course Directors:

• Susan Cheng, MD – Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
• Patrick T. O’Gara, MD – Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
• Ajay K. Singh, MBBS, FRCP (UK), MBA – Senior Associate Dean for Global and Continuing Education; Director, Master in Medical Sciences in Clinical Investigation (MMSCI) Program, Harvard Medical School; Director, Office of Postgraduate Medical Education, Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Key Topics Explored:

This case-based board review comprehensively examines:

• Coronary and peripheral artery disease
• Heart failure
• Electrophysiology
• Adult congenital and valvular heart disease
• Pregnancy
• Non-invasive testing
• Peri-operative risk assessment

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion, participants will possess the ability to:

• Apply current cardiology guidelines in clinical settings
• Differentiate complex clinical presentations related to cardiovascular disorders
• Integrate current therapeutic options for specific cardiovascular conditions
• Analyze and interpret relevant literature for cardiovascular medicine
• Exhibit knowledge of disease mechanisms as they pertain to cardiovascular management
• Utilize acquired knowledge for ABIM certification/recertification cardiology examinations

Target Audience:

This board review is primarily intended for:

• Fellows and trainees
• Practicing cardiologists (MDs)
• Other healthcare professionals (internists with a focus on cardiology)
• Individuals seeking continuing medical education (CME) credits to enhance patient care in cardiovascular medicine

Duration and Accreditations:

• Duration: Approximately 32.25 hours
• CME Credits: 32.25 hours

Course Highlights:

• Addresses a comprehensive range of cardiovascular topics
• Features renowned experts in the field of cardiovascular medicine
• Focuses on practical application of knowledge for clinical practice
• Ideal for preparing for board exams
• Provides continuing medical education credits for professional development

Course Structure:

The course consists of lectures covering various cardiovascular conditions:

• Coronary Artery Disease: NSTEMI, ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction, Antithrombotic Therapies in ACS, Stable Ischemic Heart Disease
• Peripheral Artery Disease: Lower and Upper Extremity, Carotid Disease, Renal and Mesenteric
• Diseases of the Aorta: Thoracic Aortic Disease, Acute Aortic Syndromes
• Venous Thromboembolic Disease: Prevention and Management
• Heart Failure: Pathophysiology, Cardiomyopathies, Systolic Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction, Mechanical Circulatory Support, Transplantation, Pulmonary Hypertension
• Electrophysiology: Anti-Arrhythmic Drugs, Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter, Supraventricular Tachycardias, Ventricular Tachycardia, Conduction Disease, Pacemaker Therapy, ICD Therapy, Syncope
• Adult Congenital Heart Disease: Adult Congenital Heart Disease
• Pregnancy: Pregnancy and Cardiovascular Disease
• Valvular Heart Disease: Mitral Valve Disease, Aortic Valve Disease, Tricuspid and Pulmonic Valve Disease, Prosthetic Valve Disease, Endocarditis
• Pericardial Disease: Pericardial Disease
• Non-Invasive Testing: Nuclear/PET Imaging, Echocardiography, Cardiovascular CT Imaging, Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Peri-Operative Risk Assessment: Peri-Operative Risk Assessment