Course Description
In-depth cardiovascular medicine review for ABIM certification. Covers coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valvular disease, vascular disease, and cardiac imaging. Emphasis on current guidelines and clinical decision-making.
Learning Objectives
- Apply ACC/AHA guidelines to cardiovascular conditions
- Interpret ECGs, echocardiograms, and stress testing
- Manage acute coronary syndromes per current protocols
- Select appropriate antiarrhythmic and anticoagulation therapy
- Evaluate and manage heart failure including device therapy
Topics
- Coronary Artery Disease: ACS management, revascularization decisions
- Heart Failure: HFrEF vs HFpEF, GDMT, devices, transplant evaluation
- Arrhythmias: AFib/Flutter, VT/VF, bradyarrhythmias, device management
- Valvular Heart Disease: Timing of intervention, prosthetic valves
- Vascular Disease: PAD, aortic disease, DVT/PE
- Hypertension: Secondary causes, resistant hypertension
- Prevention: Risk assessment, lipid management, aspirin use
Materials
- 15 hours of video lectures
- 300+ cardiology questions
- ECG interpretation exercises
- Imaging case studies