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| 2011 ACCF/AHA/HRS Focused Update on the Management of |
| A primary challenge in the development of clinical practice
guidelines is keeping pace with the stream of new
data on which recommendations are based. In an effort to
respond promptly to new evidence, the American College
of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association
(ACCF/AHA) Task Force on Practice Guidelines has
created a focused update process to revise the existing
guideline recommendations that are affected by the
evolving data or opinion. Before the initiation of this
focused approach, periodic updates and revisions of existing
guidelines required up to 3 years to complete. Now,
however, new evidence will be reviewed in an ongoing
fashion to more efficiently respond to important science
and treatment trends that could have a major impact on
patient outcomes and quality of care. |
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| Philips Advanced Tools in Practice. Recorded Live case with Pierre Jais MD in Bordeaux Pessac, France |
| Recorded Live case of a Complex atypical Atrial Flutter/AFIB Ablation performed in the Modern EP Laboratory. Use of Philips EP navigator and 3DATG with ElectroNav. Case performed and commented on by Dr. Pierre Jais at the Hopital Cardiologique du Haut Leveque, Bordeaux Pessac, France. Additional comments provide by Dr. Michael Orlov, Caritas St Elizabeth’s Hospital, Boston, MA.
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| Bloom Stimulator |
| EP Stimulators have been the 'Gold Standard' in EP Labs worldwide for almost thirty years. Four-channel capabilities set them apart from other EP stimulators |
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| Guideline Algorithm in Action CME |
| The goal of this activity is to update clinicians' familiarity with practice guidelines and application to patient care. This activity is intended for electrophysiologists, cardiologists, primary care physicians, and other healthcare providers involved in the treatment and care of patients with atrial fibrillation. TheHeart.org
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| Advanced Cardiac Life Support |
| EP Staff should be experts in ACLS. This site has updated Algorithms with soon to be updated Simulator and Quizzes. |
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| Hemodynamic Support During Complex VT Ablation: Use of Impella 2.5 |
| Video of ablation procedure using the Impella device for blood pressure support. EP Lab Live. Video. |
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| A: Newly Added Classes |
| Evidence-Based Treatment of Heart Failure: Gender Inequities in Care- CME |
| The purpose of this activity is to update clinicians on the use of guideline-based care in patients with Heart Failure. At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:
•Discuss gender-based inequities in the delivery of evidence-based care in patients with HF
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| A: Newly Added Classes |
| Mapping & Ablation of Ventricular Tachycardia |
| Review of patient populations, mechanisms, and treatment strategies for VT. Powerpoint presentation. HRS. |
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| A: Newly Added Classes |
| Radiation Free Electrophysiology Cases - It's Easier Than You Think |
| Essential information for avoiding radiation related complications in the pediatric population. Techniques are applicable to adults as well. Text. EPreware eReports. |
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| A: Newly Added Classes |
| All About Atrial Fibrillation: A Multidisciplinary Perspective |
| Excellent review of the 2 specific aspects of atrial fibrillation (AF); namely, the issue of rate vs rhythm control and anticoagulation. Powerpoint presentation in TheHeart.org. |
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| A: Newly Added Classes |
| Antiarrhythmics for Atrial Fibrillation: Practical Implications of Latest Clinical Developments CME |
| The goal of this activity is to apply recent findings from clinical trials to clinical practice by updating and acknowledging changes to guideline recommendations for the management of atrial fibrillation. This activity is intended for electrophysiologists, cardiologists, primary care physicians, and other healthcare providers involved in the treatment and care of patients with atrial fibrillation. |
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| A: Newly Added Classes |
| Linking Evidence-Based Care to Improved Outcomes in Atrial Fibrillation: Evolving Pharmacologic Approaches |
| Presented Peter Ott, M.D., F.A.C.C., associate professor of clinical medicine at the University of Arizona Sarver Heart Center, Tuscon AZ. On Demand Webcast. |
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| A: Newly Added Classes |
| Engaging the Patient with AF in Optimizing Care-An Intensive Office-Based Initiative |
| After completing this activity, participants should be able to:
Summarize current clinical trial data on ablation, rate- and rhythm-control, and their impact on cardiovascular outcomes
Incorporate new guidelines for antiarrhythmic drug (AAD) treatment in specific AF patients with different comorbidities and clinical presentations
Implement strategies for safe and effective switching of AADs
Engage patients in meaningful communication to improve adherence to guideline-recommended AF therapy
Apply guideline recommended anticoagulants and validated stroke risk scoring systems in clinical practice for the management of patients with AF
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| Ablation- Cryotherapy |
| Advanced Ablation Mastery |
| Training program on ablations and ThermoCool catheters. By Biosense Webster. Video.
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| Ablation- Radiofrequency |
| Anatomy, Mechanisms & Treatment of Atrial Flutter |
| A series of short video discussions explaining atrial flutter on the whiteboard. A review of the anatomy, the mechanisms and treatment with catheter ablation in a manner that is easy to understand. By Boston Scientific. Video. |
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| Ablation- Radiofrequency |
| Ablation Online |
| Four interactive animated courses on Ablation: Ablation Biophysics and Lesions; Modes of Ablation; Ablation Equipment; Clinical Ablation. Heart Rhythm Society. Video |
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| Ablation- Radiofrequency |
| Use of Intracardiac Ultrasound during Catheter Ablation |
| Contains didactic video presentations, interviews with expert allied professionals, and case footage of a pulmonary vein isolation procedure for atrial fibrillation conducted at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Free with registration. |
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| Ablation- Radiofrequency |
| Electrocardiographic Characteristics and Catheter Ablation of Parahissian Accessory Pathways |
| EKG characteristics and ablation technique for these pathways. Circulation. Text. |
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| Ablation- Radiofrequency |
| Sinus Node Modification in the Treatment of Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia: A Clinical Update |
| A case study of a patient with IST. Inappropriate sinus tachycardia (IST) is a clinical syndrome defined by an increase in sinus rate out of pro- portion to physiologic needs. It is an under-appreciated etiology of persistent tachycardia often misdiagnosed as anxiety or atrial tachycardia. Text. EP Lab Digest. |
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| Ablation- Radiofrequency |
| Trans-septal Catheterization for Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation of Cardiac Arrhythmias |
| Use of His bundle and coronary sinus catheters to provide anatomical and electrophysiological landmarks enables transseptal catheterization to be carried out without the need for arterial puncture or intracavity
pressure measurement. We report our experience with transseptal catheterization in an electrophysiology laboratory using only electrophysiological landmarks. Text. http://www.revespcardiol.org. |
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| Adjunctive Studies |
| Tilt Table Test- State of the Art |
| A complete review of syncope and diffrerent protocols for Head Upright Tilt Table Testing. Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal. Text. |
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| Adjunctive Studies |
| Cardioversion of Atrial Fibrillation |
| A review of Pre and Post Cardioversion treatment and care. British Medical Journal. Text. |
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| Adjunctive Studies |
| Single Chamber Temporary Pacing: Operations and Troubleshooting |
| The indications for single chamber temporary pacing, and a description of the operation and troubleshooting of a single chamber temporary pacemaker. Slides. Medtronic. |
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| Anatomy & Physiology |
| Anatomy of the left atrium and pulmonary veins |
| Updated version of LA and PV anatomy. Numerous photos. Text. Blackwell Publishing. |
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| Anatomy & Physiology |
| Electrical Anatomy of the Atrial Chambers |
| This brochure describes the detailed anatomy of the atria and its conduction system utilizing prepared human hearts. The heart is shown in its true anatomic position, making it easier to interpret x-rays from the EP lab. Possible re-entrant circuits and catheter placement options are also discussed. Medtronic. PDF file. |
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| Anatomy & Physiology |
| Cardiac Morphology |
| Great site to understand cardiac anatomy. Excellent description of atrial anatomy and conduction system using cadaveric hearts (go to Lecture archive and then advanced morphology).
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| Atrial Fibrillation |
| Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Procedure Video with Explanations |
| If you missed the video demonstration of an Atrial Fibrillation ablation done at Piedmont Hospital presented by the HRS, here is the HRS link to that recording. It reviews: Ablation lesion formation, the role of ICE to aid the ablation, interpretation of PV electrograms, how to perform and when to consider hybrid ablation, and numerous other points. Excellent for everyone doing left sided cases. Heart Rythm Society. Video.
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| Atrial Fibrillation |
| Separating Atrial Flutter From Atrial Fibrillation With Apparent Electrocardiographic Organization Using Dominant and Narrow F-Wave Spectra |
| OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to separate atrial flutter (AFL) with atypical F waves from fibrillation (AF) with "apparent organization." Electrophysiology Service, Veterans Affairs San Diego, University of California San Diego, San Diego, California. Article. JACC. Text. |
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| Atrial Fibrillation- Ablation |
| Anatomy of the Left Atrium: Implications for Radiofrequency Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation |
| Excellent review of pertinent anatomy of the left atrium. Numerous photographs. Text. Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology. |
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| Atrial Fibrillation- Ablation |
| Assessment of Temperature, Proximity, and Course of the Esophagus During Radiofrequency Ablation Within the Left Atrium |
| Left atrioesophageal fistula is a devastating complication of atrial fibrillation ablation. There is no standard approach for avoiding this complication, which is caused by thermal injury during ablation. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the course of the esophagus and the temperature within the esophagus during pulmonary vein antrum isolation (PVAI) and correlate these data with esophagus tissue damage. Circulation. Text. |
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| Atrial Fibrillation- Ablation |
| Box-lesion set during modified Cox maze significantly improves patient outcomes |
| Placing an additional ablation set during the Cox-maze procedure significantly improves clinical outcomes, according to a new report Text. The Heart.org. Free registration.
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| Atrial Fibrillation- Ablation |
| Understanding Pulmonary Vein Recordings: Implications for the Mapping and Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation |
| At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to: 1. Understand the role of pulmonary veins in the pathogenesis of atrial fibrillation. 2. Interpret pulmonary vein potentials recorded on a circumferential mapping catheter and understand the methods for distinguishing these from farfield, non-pulmonary vein signals. 3. Recognize the left atrium to pulmonary vein breakthrough points as targets for ablation and identify the endpoints for pulmonary vein electrical isolation. Text with electrograms. EP Lab Digest.
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| Atrial Fibrillation- Ablation |
| Atrial Fibrillation Ablation: Reaching the Mainstream |
| A review of multiple approaches to Atrial Fibrillation ablation using numerous diagrams for explanation. A review of studies that look at the results of the different approaches. Text. Medscape Nurses. |
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| Atrial Fibrillation- Ablation |
| Catheter Ablation for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation- 1.5 CEU's |
| Webcast of AF ablation. Moderated with discussion and questions. There are 3 such programs listed. Expose yourself to the different viewpoints. HRS Webcast. Free registration. |
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| Atrial Fibrillation- Ablation |
| Advances in Atrial Fibrillation 2011 |
| Six different classes on cutting current AF technologies.
- Epicardial Ablation in Non-ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Overview: Multipolar and Balloon Ablation
- Cryoballoon Ablation
- Laser Balloon Ablation
- Multielectrode Ablation
- Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion/Ligation
Powerpoint Presentations with audio. Heart Rhythm Society. |
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| Atrial Fibrillation- Ablation |
| Maximizing integration with EP navigator's real-time 3D image acquired in lab and BioSense Webster's CARTO 3 |
| This video presents an AF ablation procedure and illustrates their ablation strategy with comment on the technologies they use to perform it. Specific attention is devoted to the EP navigator 3D ATG's imaging of the left atrium and the benefits of using technology to assess patient anatomy. The presenters also demonstrate how this image imports and interfaces with BioSense Webster's Carto 3 product. Also to be discussed: how to acquire the 3D ATG rotational scan, and the practical workflow and benefits of subsequently using these images in Carto 3. Video. Free registration. Biosense Webster & Algemeen Ziekenhuis St. Jan Bruges, Belgium.
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| Atrial Fibrillation- Ablation |
| Use of Intracardiac Ultrasound During Catheter Ablation- 3 CE & 3 CME |
| Contains didactic video presentations, interviews with expert allied professionals, and case footage of a pulmonary vein isolation procedure for atrial fibrillation. Must register to become HRS member; fee. Webcast. |
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| Atrial Fibrillation- Ablation |
| Chapter 1: Use of Intracardiac Ultrasound during Catheter Ablation CME |
| Physicians and allied professional participants will learn from experienced electrophysiology colleagues presenting the program content directly from the lab setting as well as through didactic discussions |
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| Atrial Fibrillation- Ablation |
| Use of Intracardiac Ultrasound During Catheter Ablation- 3 CME/CE |
| EP Virtual Manual Chapter 1: Use of Intracardiac Ultrasound during Catheter Ablation contains didactic video presentations, interviews with expert allied professionals, and case footage of a pulmonary vein isolation procedure for atrial fibrillation conducted at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. By segmenting the program into chapters, the user has the ability to freely navigate through the various segments of Chapter 1 by utilizing an icon-based navigation. Video. HRS. |
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| Atrial Fibrillation- Ablation |
| Left atrial tachycardia after circumferential pulmonary vein ablation for atrial fibrillation: Electroanatomic characterization and treatment |
| The purpose of this study was to evaluate the electroanatomic characteristics of left atrial tachycardia (AT) in a series of patients who underwent circumferential pulmonary vein ablation (CPVA) and to describe the ablation strategy and clinical outcome. Text with 3-D Maps. |
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| Atrial Fibrillation- Management |
| US Societies Bring Atrial-Fib Guidelines Almost Up-to-Date CME |
| This article is intended for primary care clinicians, cardiologists, and other specialists who care for patients with atrial fibrillation. The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care.
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| Atrial Fibrillation- Management |
| Realizing the Burden of AF: A Hard Look at Quality of Life and Hospitalizations CME |
| The goal of this activity is to update physicians & staff's knowledge about AF management strategies and their impact on patient outcomes and patient quality of life.
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| Atrial Fibrillation- Management |
| No Link Between Diet and AF- CME |
| The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care.
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| Atrial Fibrillation- Management |
| EP ConsultService: Challenging Cases in Management of Atrial Fibrillation CME |
| Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
1.Outline an individual management strategy for AF patient cases based on AF features, presentation, and guideline recommendations.
2.Discuss how novel and emerging antiarrhythmic therapies can best be integrated into practice to reduce AF-related morbidity and mortality.
3.Cite evidence on which to base an AF management strategy which considers heart rate control as well as rhythm control.
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| Atrial Fibrillation- Management |
| AF Guidelines Updates: ACC/AHA/HRS Perspective |
| Key changes in the 2011 Focused Updates to the AF Guidelines, including anticoagulation, rate control: Race II, dronedarone and catheter ablation. Powerpoint with audio. HRS. |
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| Atrial Fibrillation- Management |
| Stroke Prevention Through Improved Anticoagulation Therapy for Patients With Atrial Fibrillation or Flutter CME |
| The goal of this activity is to improve clinicians' understanding of the optimal use of anticoagulant therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation.
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| Atrial Fibrillation- Management |
| AF Management: Guideline Algorithm in Action- CME |
| Since the 2006 American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association/European Society of Cardiology (ACC/AHA/ESC) Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Atrial Fibrillation were issued, new data from numerous clinical trials required guideline committees to update recommendations so that clinicians can keep pace with advances in atrial fibrillation (AF) management involving new drugs and techniques. Drs. Naccarelli, Curtis, and Myerburg bring these recommendations to life with illustrative cases featuring new and updated management options in the newly released guidelines from around the world. Video. The Heart.org. |
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| Atrial Fibrillation- Management |
| Atrial Fibrillation MD |
| Several educational sections & resources for A. Fib. by Sanofi Aventis. Requires free registration. |
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| Atrial Fibrillation- Management |
| Management Decisions When Considering Cardioversion CME |
| The goal of this activity is to help physicians determine which patients may benefit from cardioversion and to outline the decisions before, during, and after cardioversion that may lead to best patient outcomes
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| Atrial Fibrillation- Management |
| Arrhythmia & EP- The Heart.org |
| Up-to-date list of articles related to Atrial Fibrillation, and EP. The Heart.org. CME's. |
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| Atrial Fibrillation- Management |
| Atrial Fibrillation Info Site |
| Multiple presentations in video and text that study all facets of Atrial Fibrillation and its treatment. Excellent background information. Medscape. |
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| Atrial Fibrillation- Management |
| Surgery for Atrial Fibrillation |
| What is available outside the EP Lab for your patients. Be knowledgeable about other treatments for your patients. New surgical techniques are bringing surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation back into the spotlight. The current review describes these techniques and their efficacy. Text. Medscape. CME's. Free registration. |
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| Atrial Fibrillation- Management |
| Optimizing Outcomes in Atrial Fibrillation Symptom Management- CME |
| Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia and is associated with poor quality of life due to its symptomatology. A management strategy of either rate control or rhythm control is often guided by the degree of symptoms reported by the patient. 1- Discuss the cause and effect of AF-related and iatrogenic symptoms on quality of life and daily functioning; 2- Examine management strategies for the reduction of adverse outcomes in patients with AF and heart failure symptoms. 0.5 CME. Video. theHeart.org
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| Atrial Fibrillation- Management |
| Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter: Appropriate Treatment Plans- 1 CEU/CME |
| Case studies have served as an excellent tool for testing and evaluating diagnostic and clinical management skills. This activity will provide clinicians with a chance to review clinical case-based scenarios and test their knowledge and aptitude on how to develop a treatment plan for atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter through interactive case-based and post-test questions. Text. Heart Rhythm Society. |
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| Atrial Fibrillation- Management |
| Basic Mechanisms of Cardiac Impulse Propagation and Associated Arrhythmias |
| The most detailed information on the subject I have seen. Text with numerous diagrams and illustrations. American physiological Society. |
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| Atrial Fibrillation- Management |
| Of Ends and Means: Toward Optimized Outcomes in Atrial Fibrillation CME |
| This activity focuses on the question of whether or when controlling rate or controlling rhythm is the preferred strategy in atrial fibrillation (AF), and, in cases when rhythm control is indeed the preferred strategy, how it should be effected. In particular, it will consider whether new therapies for rhythm control militate in its favor. The activity will also consider stroke prevention in AF (SPAF), with a focus on the potential of nonanticoagulant-based strategies (left atrial appendage occlusion and rhythm control).
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| Atrial Fibrillation- Management |
| Evaluating the Data: What Recent Clinical Trials Can Teach Us About Preventing Atrial Fibrillation-Related Stroke |
| Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
Review recent clinical trial data of oral anticoagulants for the prevention of stroke and systemic embolism
Evaluate the potential of the novel oral anticoagulants to manage and reduce stroke
Implement changes in approach based on recent American Heart Association/American Stroke Association stroke prevention guidelines.
This program is intended for cardiologists, primary care physicians, internists, neurologists, and allied healthcare professionals who manage patients with atrial fibrillation (AF).
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| Atrial Fibrillation- Management |
| Heart to Heart: Potential Impact of Optimal Implementation of Evidence-Based Heart Failure Therapies on Mortality CME |
| This activity is intended for cardiologists, internal medicine physicians, general practitioners, electrophysiologists, and other healthcare professionals involved in the treatment of patients with heart failure.
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
Define the heart failure therapies that have been shown to reduce all-cause mortality in randomized clinical trials
Describe the implications on mortality of underutilization of guideline-recommended therapies for heart failure
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| Atrial Fibrillation- Management |
| Pharmacologic Treatment of AF: The Difficult-to-Treat Patient CME |
| The goal of this activity is to simulate variables that physicians encounter when managing patients with AF in an office setting.
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| Atrial Fibrillation- Management |
| A Patient-Centered Approach to Atrial Fibrillation-Related Stroke CME |
| The goal of this activity is to educate clinicians on the current pharmacologic stroke prevention strategies for patients with AF. This program is intended for cardiologists, primary care physicians, internists, neurologists, and allied healthcare professionals who manage patients with atrial fibrillation (AF).
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| Atrial Fibrillation- Management |
| A New ERA: Evidence-based Stroke and Symptom Reduction in Atrial Fibrillation CME/CEU |
| A New ERA: Evidence-based Stroke and Symptom Reduction in Atrial Fibrillation. Cardiosource. |
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| Atrial Fibrillation- Management |
| All About Atrial Fibrillation: A Multidisciplinary Perspective |
| Very good review and discussion of Rate vs. Rhythm control studies and practices and anticoagulation in Atrial Fibrillation. By Bernard Gersh from the Mayo Clinic. Powerpoint Slides. TheHeart.org. |
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| Atrial Fibrillation- Management |
| First Response: ESC Guidelines for the Management of Atrial Fibrillation CME |
| At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:
Describe the natural history, epidemiology, and outcomes of AF gathered from recent clinical registries
Review the benefits and limitations of current antiarrhythmic drugs and their appropriate evidence-based use
Discuss stroke prevention and apply the recommendations of new guidelines for risk stratification and the need for thromboprophylaxis in AF patients
Apply evidence-based knowledge from clinical trial data and guidelines into everyday clinical practice
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| Atrial Fibrillation- Management |
| Contemporary Management of Arrhythmia: Practice-based Approaches |
| This course provides up-to-date diagnostic techniques and contemporary treatment approaches for atrial fibrillation, syncope, and sudden cardiac death presented by Drs. Bernard Gersh and Win-Kuang Shen. In addition, a final presentation will look to the not-too-distant future by Dr. Samuel Asirvatham in the segment on Emerging Treatment Options for Arrhythmias.
www.theheart.org
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| Atrial Fibrillation- Management |
| Transseptal Access for the Electrophysiologist: Anatomic Considerations to Enhance Safety and Efficacy |
| A review of the anatomical considerations, technique and tools available to assist with a safe and consistent procedure. Essential knowledge for physicians and scrub staff. Text with numerous photos. Innovations in Cardiac Rhythm Management. |
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| Atrial Fibrillation- Management |
| The Focused Update on the Management of Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: Who Should Get What, When? |
| The webinar will provide timely and relevant educational programming to key stakeholders keeping clinicians "up-to-date" on the latest research, trends and guideline recommendations pertinent to treating and caring for patients with atrial fibrillation. Monday, March 7, 2011 6:00pm-7:17pm |
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| Atrial Fibrillation- Management |
| Which Therapeutic Options for AF Patients, for Whom, and Why? CME |
| The goal of this activity is to illustrate with cases how the presentation and stages of atrial fibrillation can influence therapeutic strategies. This activity is intended for electrophysiologists, cardiologists, primary care physicians, and other healthcare providers involved in the treatment and care of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF).
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| Atrial Fibrillation- Management |
| AF Management: How Do You Define Success? CME |
| Dr. Peter Kowey is joined by Drs. James Reiffel and Sam Wann in a discussion about managing patient expectations when developing a management plan for atrial fibrillation. While a patient may complain of intolerable symptoms that the patient wants immediately to be free of, both short- and long-term goals need to be set. Each individual patient must be assessed for what constitutes successful treatment. This activity is intended for electrophysiologists, cardiologists, primary care physicians, and other healthcare providers involved in the treatment and care of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF).
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| Atrial Fibrillation- Management |
| Clinical Correlates and Clinical Controversies in Atrial Fibrillation: Has the Balance Shifted? CME |
| This activity thus focuses on the questions of whether, when, and why controlling rate or controlling rhythm is the preferred strategy in AF, and, in cases when rhythm control is indeed the preferred strategy, how it is best effected. In particular, it will consider whether new therapies to achieve rhythm control militate in its favor and in whom.
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| Case Studies |
| Cases from Heart Rhythm Society Board Review Courses |
| So you think you know your stuff? Excellent disection of real cases, including H & P, electrograms, devices, etc. Save the case studies (Arrhythmia, VT/ICD SVT/WPW) and each answer key on your desktop to open both simultaneously. Power Point. Heart Rhythm Society. |
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| Case Studies |
| Pediatric Cardiology Toward A New Frontier |
| This case highlights the potential use of obtaining 3-D images of the pulmonary artery obtained with rotational (240°) angiography, and quickly reconstructing them in the control room, to assist in interventional planning. The ability to register the 3-D image with the 2-D X-ray images allows for easier and more confident road-mapping of patient anatomy. The case also highlights the ease of performing 2-D coronary analysis at tableside and the advantages of the 56-inch FlexVision monitor for high-quality image review.
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| Coding & Billing |
| Physician Reimbursement Strategies- Physician Documentation for Cardiovascular Procedures |
| Topics: Overview of appropriate documentation. Physician's role in medical documentation success. Medical documentation tips. Understanding coding recommendations. Understanding the impact of severity based DRG's in relation to cardiovascular practices. Archived webcast. Boston Scientific. CEU. |
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| Coding & Billing |
| How to Maximize EP Service Revenue- A Coding & Billing Primer |
| A review of the coding and billing process with several suggestions for how to maximize your reimbursement. Text. EPreward. |
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| Coding & Billing |
| FY2012 Final Hospital Inpatient Rule Summary |
| Updated reimbursement codes and payments. Text. Boston Scientific. |
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| Coding & Billing |
| Top Ten Regulatory Landmines in EP |
| The government is spending approximately $1.8 billion to audit and prosecute healthcare fraud this year. You minimize your risk of being penalized by becoming familiar with the top ten regulatory landmines faced by electrophysiologists when billing for their services. Text. EP Lab Digest. |
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| Devices |
| Cardiac Rhythm Management Articles for Boston Scientific products. |
| Extensive group of articles on: Implant/Explant Procedures, How to..., Trouble Shooting, Miscellaneous, Leads, Electromagnetic Interference, Diagnostics, and the Latitude Patient Management System. PDF Text with images of programmers. |
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| Devices |
| Evolving Strategies in Implantable Device Therapy for the Heart Failure Patient |
| A compilation of seven related lectures. By Medscape Cardiology. Registration. Text. |
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| Devices |
| Resynchronization Therapy in Patients with Narrow QRS (RethinQ) |
| From AHA 2007: The goal of the trial was to evaluate cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) among patients with heart failure with narrow QRS complexes who were implanted with an ICD. Video link is below, for text link copy and paste - http://www.cardiosource.com/clinicaltrials/trial.asp?trialID=1627 ; for presentation slides copy and paste- http://www.cardiosource.com/pops/imagePop.asp?imgid=18528 . From Cardiosource, the American College of Cardiology. Video. |
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| Devices |
| Electromagnetic Compatibility Guide (EMC / EMI) for Medtronic Pacemakers & ICDs |
| Description of considerations for patients who have a Pacemaker or ICD. Medtronic. PDF. |
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| Devices |
| Pacemaker & ICD Encyclopedia |
| Basic information on Pacemakers and ICD's from 23 different manufacturers. Medtronic. Text. |
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| Devices |
| Sudden Cardiac Arrest Myth Busters |
| Reviews a variety of studies that demonstrate the indications, cost effectiveness, and efficacy of ICD's. Medtronic. Slides. |
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| Devices |
| Understanding Pacemaker Therapy |
| CorePace is a complete educational resource for the understanding of pacemaker therapy. 10 Modules- Arrhythmias and Devices, The Fundamentals of Cardiac Devices, Basic Concepts - Electricity and Pacemakers, Applying Electrical Concepts to Pacemakers, Pacemaker Basics, Single and Dual Chamber Pacemaker Timing, Advanced Pacemaker Operations, Pacemaker Patient Follow-up, Pacemaker Troubleshooting, and Pacemaker Automatic Features. Register into Medtronic site, click on CorPace in Upper Right of page, begin modules. Very complete. Interactive slides. |
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| Devices |
| Pacing Glossary |
| All of the Pacemaker related terms and their definitions. Medtronic, PDF. |
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| Devices |
| Cardiac Pacing and Patient Care |
| Good introduction to pacemakers. Medtronic. PDF. |
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| Devices- Implanting |
| Device Replacement Education & Awareness - 6 Lectures, CME & CEU's |
| Refine your knowledge of devices, complications and implantation.
Early and Accurate Diagnosis of ICD Lead Fractures;
The Five Important Rules for Preventing Lead Dislodgement with Device Implantation;
The Five Important Rules for Maximizing Lead Longevity;
The Five Important Rules in Avoiding Hematoma with Device Implant;
The Five Important Rules in Preventing Device Infection;
The Five Important Rules to Make Sure the Device Pocket Heals Properly.
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| Devices- Implanting |
| Pioneering the Future: Innovations and Strategies in Electrophysiology and Clinical Cardiology CME |
| The purpose of this live activity is to discuss the evolution of the implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) and the effects guidelines for implantation of ICDs have on clinical practice as well as to highlight the most recent clinical trial data demonstrating the efficacy and safety of ICDs and cardiac resynchronization therapy devices and their potential effects on clinical practice. This activity is intended for cardiologists, electrophysiologists, and allied health professionals involved in the care of patients with heart failure and those at risk for sudden cardiac death.
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| Devices- Implanting |
| Understanding the Clinical and Economic Impact of ICD Use Among Patients Hospitalized With Heart Failure CME |
| he goal of this activity is to provide physicians with an update on the use of implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) therapy in patients with heart failure. This activity is intended for cardiologists, internal medicine physicians, and general practitioners.
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| Devices- Implanting |
| 44 Presentations on Device Implanting and Therapy |
| 44 Different presentations focused on Device Therapy. From Indications for Pacing and The Pacing System to Tachy Therapy Shock, Implant Technique, AF Suppression Algorithms and SVT Descriminators. Something for every level. Mostly Powerpoint Presentations. St. Jude Medical. |
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| Devices- Implanting |
| Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy: Tips for a Successful and Safe Procedure |
| This article discusses Venous access, CS access, LV Lead insertion and complications. Text. EP Lab Digest. |
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| Devices- Management |
| The Use of Electroanatomic Mapping Systems to Reduce Fluoroscopic Exposure in Pediatric Ablations |
| Concerns about the long-term effects of ionizing radiation for both patients and electrophysiology laboratory personnel combined with the development of electroanatomic mapping systems have made it possible to perform ablation of dysrhythmia substrates with minimal or no use of fluoroscopy. This article reviews the current literature demonstrating the safety and efficacy of this technique in pediatric patients. While most reports are retrospective and single-center studies, there is a growing interest in developing multicenter studies to further refine this technique. Text. Innovations in Cardiac Rhythm Management. |
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| Devices- Management |
| Individualizing ICD Programming to Reduce the Risk for Inappropriate Shocks |
| The occurrence of inappropriate or unnecessary shocks is of considerable concern for the clinician and is a major barrier to their acceptance. Naturally, it is also causes considerable anxiety for patients. Healthcare professionals need to be aware of methods for reducing risk for inappropriate shocks among their patients with ICDs. Drs. Thomas Deering and Roger Freedman provide guidance on dealing with this emerging technology and include case examples to aid the discussion. Video. CM. The Heart.org. |
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| Devices- Management |
| Numerous Device Programs |
| Medtronic website with free registration to slideshows and video programs. Medtronic. Video. |
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| Devices- Management |
| MRI-Safe Pacemakers: Should They Be Used in all Eligible Patients? CME |
| The goal of this activity is to educate clinicians on the development of MRI-safe pacemakers for use in patients with pacemakers or ICDs who require MRI scans.
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| Devices- Management |
| Implantable Cardio-Defibrillators |
| A review of the development and research studies leading to the current use of ICD's. Text. Emedicine from WebMD. Free registration. |
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| Devices- Management |
| Guidelines Update for ICD, CRT, Pacing Therapy Reflects Recent Trials, Emphasizes Core Principles- CME's |
| "the new guidelines go beyond device indications and detailed "level-of-evidence" ratings to emphasize the importance of several broadly applicable patient-management issues. For example, they repeatedly specify the need for optimal medical therapy prior to attempts at device therapy and encourage the participation of patients and their families in assessing its risks, their expectations for improved survival and quality of life, and end-of-life issues". Text. Medscape Nurses from Web MD. |
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| Devices- Management |
| Hemodynamic Support During Complex VT Ablation: Use of Impella 2.5 |
| Use of the Impella device to counter severe hypotension during ventricular tachycardia ablation. Video. EP Lab Digest. |
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| Devices- Management |
| A Case-Based Approach to Improve Strategies to Reduce Risk for SCA Post-PCI |
| The goal of this activity is to enhance the ability to protect patients at high risk for sudden cardiac death immediately after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
Discuss patient discharge strategies to reduce the risk for sudden cardiac arrest post-PCI, including optimizing medical therapy and the role of devices like the wearable defibrillator
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| Educational Providers & Schools |
| Cardiosource- American College of Cardiology |
| Extensive listing of Cardiology and EP online articles and information. Requires subscription of $99 per year for unlimited access. Cardiosource. Text; Video. Registration. |
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| IBHRE Exam Review Course |
| IBHRE Exam Review course for devices.Presented by PrepMed. Fees apply. |
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| Electrocardiology |
| Basics of EKG Interpretation: A Programmed Study |
| Basic 12 lead EKG interpretation. USFCA. Text. |
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| Electrocardiology |
| Basic EKG Strips |
| 47 unlabeled EKG strips followed with the same strips identified. From easy to challenging. Medtronic. Slides. Registration. |
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| Electrocardiology |
| Advanced EKG Analysis |
| This online program allows analysis of 12-lead ECGs with calipers, plumb line, and interactive ladder diagram. Interpretations for the example ECGs can be found here, with a detailed explanation here (6MB PDF). To best utilize this website, open "Start ECGviewer" in one window, and open "(6MB PDF)" in another window, analyze the rhythm in the viewer and then toggle to the explanation to check yourself. This is very good. Blaufuss. Flash; Shockwave. |
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| Electrocardiology |
| ECG Learning Center |
| A comprehensive training program for learning ECG's. From basic to advanced. The Alan E. Lindsay ECG Learning Center, University of Utah School of Medicine. Interactive slides with tests. Excellent. |
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| Electrophysiology |
| Diagnostic Programmed Electrical Stimulation |
| A succinct explanation of the measurements and intervals evaluated to perform a diagnostic EP study. Includes pacing protocals. Text with electrograms. Emedicine by WebMD. Free registration. |
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| Electrophysiology |
| Electrocardiograms / Arrhythmias |
| Explains and demonstrates the propogation of normal and abnormal elcetrical inpulses through the heart. Go to SVT Tutorial at the bottom of their intro page. Requires Adobe Shockwave(follow download link up above. Excellent animation with text. |
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| Electrophysiology |
| Principals of Entrainment: Diagnostic Utility for Supraventricular Tachycardia |
| This review examines how principals of entrainment can be used to arrive at a firm SVT diagnosis using a simple algorithm and builds a foundation for the application of entrainment to more complex or unknown circuits. Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal. Text. |
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| Electrophysiology |
| Medtronic: Connecting site to register for free Edu. offerings. |
| Varied classes for EP Staff. Basic EKG Strips - Cardiac Surgical and Catheter Ablation 2007 Coding Resources - Electrical Anatomy of the Atrial Chambers - Electromagnetic Compatibility Guide (EMC & EMI) for Medtronic Pacemakers & ICD's - Pacemaker & ICD Encyclopedia - SCA Myth busters - Syncope: Diagnostic & Treatment Strategy. Medtronic. Text; Slide. Registration.
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| Electrophysiology |
| The EP Lab.com |
| This is a great site that is an introductory course in itself. Excellent for newer EP people. Written by a knowledgable & experienced EP staff, Rick Hood, who is now in the industry. |
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| Electrophysiology |
| Strategies to Maintain Sinus Rhythm After Cardioversion CME |
| The goal of this activity is to update physicians on current opinions on cardioversion and explore appropriate patient selection and management strategies to maintain sinus rhythm.
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| Electrophysiology |
| Brugada Syndrome |
| History, description, genetics, and diagnostic protocol for testing. The Brugada Foundation; Mapfre Medicine Foundation. Text |
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| Electrophysiology |
| Brugada Syndrome |
| New electrocardiographic leads and the procainamide test for the detection of the Brugada sign in sudden unexplained death syndrome survivors and their relatives. European Heart Journal. Text. |
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| Electrophysiology |
| The Fat Stripe: A Fluoroscopic Landmark to Anatomic Sites During Diagnostic and Interventional EP Studies |
| Fluoroscopic video images of the cardiac anatomy to assist with understanding of the placement of EP catheters. By Order and Disorder. EP Consulting Services. Video. |
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| Electrophysiology |
| Epicardial Access Demonstration |
| This video demonstrating how to access to the epicardial space. St. Jude Medical. |
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| Electrophysiology |
| Primary Results from the Microvolt T Wave Alternans Testing for Risk Stratification of Post MI Patients (MASTER I) Trial- Theodore Chow |
| From AHA 2007: The goal of the trial was to evaluate use of microvolt T-wave alternans (MTWA) testing for risk stratification for life threatening ventricular tachyarrhythmic events among post-MI patients with impaired ejection fraction undergoing ICD implantation. Video link is below, for text link copy and paste - http://www.cardiosource.com/clinicaltrials/trial.asp?trialID=1628 . From Cardiosource, the American College of Cardiology. Video. |
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| Electrophysiology |
| HRS Website Self Study Section |
| Self Study contains a wealth of high caliber education resources for all heart rhythm professionals. Video, slide and Q & A. Presented by the Heart Rhythm Society. Text; Video; Slides |
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| Electrophysiology |
| SVT Tutorial |
| This online program uses computer animations to explain arrhythmia mechanisms and their associated electrocardiographic findings for the following examples: AV node reentry, AV reentry, atrial tachycardia, atrial flutter, and atrial fibrillation. Go to "SVT Tutorial" at the bottom of the page. Blaufuss Medical Multimedia Laboratories. Shockwave. |
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| Electrophysiology |
| Catheter Ablation of AV Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia |
| A review of the mechanisms of AVNRT, it's ablation, and potential complications of the procedure. Text. HRS. |
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| Electrophysiology |
| EP Indications & Introduction to EP Studies |
| Indications for EP studies and intro to an EP procedures. Fundamental Approaches to the Management of Cardiac Arrhythmias, pp. 22-29. By Ruey J. Sung & Michael R. Lauer. |
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| Electrophysiology |
| Mapping Systems |
| A great introduction to the interrelatedness of fluoroscopic, electrical, and 3 dimensional mapping. Heart Rhythm Society 2006 conference. Slides with audio. |
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| Electrophysiology |
| Allied Professional Track |
| 20 Diverse, often advanced, EP classes from the HRS 2006 conference. Heart Rhythm society. Slides with Audio. |
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| Electrophysiology |
| Electrophysiology- Varied Topics |
| Collection of 20 presentations from the Heart Rhythm Society 2007 meeting in Denver ,CO. HRS. Slides with Audio. |
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| Electrophysiology |
| Differentiating Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia from Junctional Tachycardia: Novel Application of the Delta H-A Interval |
| Junctional tachycardia (JT) and atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia (AVNRT) can be difficult to differentiate. Yet, the two arrhythmias require distinct diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. We explored the utility of the delta H-A interval as a novel technique to differentiate these two tachycardias. Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology. Text. |
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| Electrophysiology |
| Lown-Ganong-Levine Syndrome |
| The Lown-Ganong-Levine syndrome (LGL) is usually considered in a class of preexcitation syndromes that includes the Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome (WPW), LGL, and Mahaim-type preexcitation. Theories proposed to explain LGL have centered around the possible existence of intranodal or paranodal fibers that bypass all or part of the atrioventricular (AV) node. Text. eMedicine. |
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| Electrophysiology |
| Multiple AV Nodal Pathways in Patients with AVNRT- more common than expected? |
| The incidence of more than two AV Nodal pathways was more than 40%, necessitating a meticulous electrophysiology evaluation for successful ablation. Text. Europace. |
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| Electrophysiology |
| Clinical presentation, general evaluation, and management of patients with SVT |
| Reviews the clinical history, physical exam, diagnostic evaluation, and management of persons with SVT. |
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| Electrophysiology |
| Transseptal Access |
| This video demonstrates access to the left atrium using a transseptal puncture. Video. St. Jude Medical. |
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| Electrophysiology |
| St. Jude Medical Educational Programs |
| Educational Programs offered by St. Jude Medical on a variety of topics. Free registration. |
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| Electrophysiology |
| Taking the Lead in Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention: Options for the At-Risk Patient CME |
| The goal of this activity is to increase awareness of potential complications with lead extractions of devices enabling physicians to anticipate and implement strategies to avoid sudden cardiac arrest.
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| Electrophysiology |
| Phillips Learning Center |
| Numerous EP classes for CEU's. Fee or $18 per credit hour. Log in and go to the Cardiology Section. |
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| Electrophysiology |
| Cardiac Arrhythmia Procedures - 15 Different Programs |
| 15 different videos on EP procedures ranging from implants, to EP Studies & 3-D Mapping, to A Fib Ablations (several). See how other programs address these problems. OR Live. Webcasts. |
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| Electrophysiology |
| The Fundamentals: Diagnosis and Ablation of Common Arrhythmias
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| The DVD contains a compilation of didactic lectures providing expert instruction on useful techniques and strategies utilized in a clinical setting in order to accurately assess, diagnose and ablate common arrhythmias |
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| Electrophysiology |
| Cardiac Cell Action Potential |
| Spend some time on the following illustration depicting the normal cardiac action potential that explain the ionic movements . Understand why a cardiac muscle has two refractory periods , why there is a sustained dome for myocardial action potential and this is missing in SA and AV nodal potential? |
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| Electrophysiology |
| Intracardiac Echocardiography 101: The Beginner's Guide to ICE Imaging and Cardiac Structure Recognition |
| Two-dimensional ICE is the primary echo modality used in today s electrophysiology laboratory because it provides meaningful, real-time anatomic information occurring within the structures of the heart. A review of intracardiac ultrasound with 3 good pictures with labeled anatomy. Text with images. EP Lab Digest |
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| EP Equipment |
| SVTSIM |
| SVTSIM is a web-based cardiac electrophysiology study (EPS)/arrhythmia simulator, which is primarily designed for training and education.
Its target audience includes cardiology and clinical cardiac electrophysiology fellows-in-training and electrophysiology laboratory nurses and technicians. SVTSIM provides an environment to simulate different cardiac arrhythmias, especially supraventricular tachycardia, and to view simulated surface ECG and intracardiac elctrograms. In addition, it allows the user to perform various diagnostic maneuvers by pacing the simulated heart in realtime. Great fun testing yourself. |
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| EP Equipment |
| Carto XP System Learning Module |
| Multiple modules to teach the the Carto XP System. Biosense Webster. Registration. |
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| EP Equipment |
| Maximizing integration with EP navigator's real-time 3D image acquired in lab and BioSense Webster's CARTO 3 |
| Specific attention is devoted to the EP navigator 3D ATG’s imaging of the left atrium and the benefits of using technology to assess patient anatomy. The presenters also demonstrate how this image imports and interfaces with BioSense Webster’s Carto 3 product. Also to be discussed: how to acquire the 3D ATG rotational scan, and the practical workflow and benefits of subsequently using these images in Carto. Video. Free registration. EP Lab Live/HMP Communications. |
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| EP Equipment |
| CoolFlow Irrigation Pump |
| Training for CoolFlow pump. Biosense Webster. Video.
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| EP Equipment |
| Stockert 70 RF Generator |
| Training for Stockert 70 RF Generator. Biosense Webster. Slides.
Website -http://www.biosensewebster.com/professionalEducation/stockert-70-rf-generator.aspx |
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| EP Equipment |
| Cryo Therapy Inservice |
| Heart Rhythm Society's Online Virtual Hands-On. This video presents the in-service features of the CryoTherapy system. It is narrated by clinical specialist Curt Collins and led by Dr. Mina Chung, MD and Betty Ching, RN of the Cleveland Clinic. Heart Rythm Society. Video.
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| EP Equipment |
| Equipment of the EP Lab |
| In depth review of the equipment used in an EP Lab. Pages: 57-74. Exerpt from "Interventional Electrophysiology" by Igor Singer. Lippincott, 2001. David E. Adams. Text. |
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| EP Equipment |
| EKG Guru |
| A large collection of EKG resources including a large library of EKG's and other teaching materials. |
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| Equipment |
| CryoCath Inservice |
| A video inservice for the features of the CryoTherapy system. From the Cleveland Clinic Hospital, by the Heart Rhythm Society. |
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| Equipment |
| Online TEE Simulator Based on CT |
| A simulator that introduces you to the different views used during a TEE. CT2TEE Project. |
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| Heart Failure & Device Therapy |
| An Integrated Approach to Heart Failure |
| his activity is intended for cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, and electrophysiologists.
The goal of this activity is to provide an overview of the roles of the heart failure (HF) specialist, the electrophysiologist, and the interventional cardiologist in the management and treatment of HF, discussing the latest clinical trial data, including strategies to incorporate early implantation decision-making.
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| Imaging Systems |
| Maximizing integration with EP navigator's real-time 3D image acquired in lab and BioSense Webster's CARTO 3 |
| Specific attention is devoted to the EP navigator 3D ATG’s imaging of the left atrium and the benefits of using technology to assess patient anatomy. The presenters also demonstrate how this image imports and interfaces with BioSense Webster’s Carto 3 product. Also to be discussed: how to acquire the 3D ATG rotational scan, and the practical workflow and benefits of subsequently using these images in Carto 3.
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| Imaging Systems |
| Intracardiac Echocardiography 101: The Beginner's Guide to ICE Imaging and Cardiac Structure Recognition |
| An introduction to Intra Cardiac Ultrasound with images and explanations. Text. EP Lab Digest. |
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| Others |
| Meet The Experts: How can I optimize my EP Lab activity? |
| The changing roles of nurses and technicians, which equipment to use, and new techniques for the future of EP labs. Text from a panel discussion at the 2007 HRS Conference. |
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| Patient Care |
| Legal Aspects of Conscious Sedation & Patient Release |
| EndoNurse- Article covering many sedation related legal issues. Endo Nurse. Text. |
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| Patient Care |
| Contending with Sedation Challenges |
| Article reviewing several situations requiring adjustments in sedation regimens. EndoNurse. Text. |
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| Patient Care |
| Syncope - Diagnostic and Treatment Strategy |
| This comprehensive presentation provides a review of the medical challenges and opportunities relative to syncope. Medtronic. Slides. |
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| Patient Care |
| FDA Guidelines for Conscious Sedation |
| Guidelines for conscious sedation and monitoring during gastrointestinal endoscopy. Applies to EP as well. National Guideline Clearinghouse. Text. |
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| Patient Care |
| Infection Prevention |
| This program includes 9 brief sections including Aseptic Technique, and Surgical Scrub & Attire. A good intro for non-OR staff/CCL, with post testing. Text with pictures. By Engender Health. |
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| Patient Care |
| Atrial Fibrillation Guidelines: Do We Have Consensus? |
| The goal of this activity is to update clinicians' familiarity with practice guidelines on AF and apply new developments to provide better patient care. This activity is intended for electrophysiologists, cardiologists, primary care physicians, and other healthcare providers involved in the treatment and care of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF).
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| Patient Care |
| The Arrhythmia Patient in the EP Arena: Intraprocedure Observations, Interventions, IV Sedation/Analgesia, Electrical and Radiation Safety |
| An introduction to the setup and care of a patient undergoing an EP procedure, including conscious sedation. Text. MedScape Today from Web MD. |
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| Patient Care |
| Urinary Catheter Insertion |
| Rumor has it the RCES exam has questions on this skill. University of Ottowa, Department of Emergency Medicine. Text & Illustrations. |
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| Patient Care |
| Electrophysiology Studies: An Introduction |
| Includes: The referral process, indications, and preperation of the patient. Cardiac Nursing: A Comprehensive Guide. Pg. 369-373. |
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| Patient Care |
| Intro to EP Setup & Vascular Access |
| Overview of EP equipment setup. Illustrations of vascular access. Fundamental Approaches to the Management of Cardiac Arrhythmias. Text. Pg. 26-36. |
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| Patient Care |
| Individualizing ICD Programming to Reduce the Risk for Inappropriate Shocks CME |
| The goal of this activity is to educate physicians who implant and/or manage patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) on ways to avoid inappropriate shocks while maintaining efficacy of device therapy.
At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:
Explain the clinical relevance of individualized ICD programming
Distinguish between appropriate, inappropriate, and unnecessary shocks
Recognize the importance of both reactive and proactive ICD programming
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| Patient Care |
| Single Chamber Temporary Pacing: Operations and Troubleshooting |
| This presentation includes the indications for single chamber temporary pacing, and a description of the operation and troubleshooting of a single chamber temporary pacemaker. Slides. Medtronic, free registration. |
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| Patient Care |
| New Oral Anticoagulant Joins US Atrial-Fib Guidelines CME/CE |
| The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care.
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| Patient Care |
| Use of NSAIDs Linked With Risk of Atrial Fibrillation or Flutter CME |
| The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care. This article is intended for primary care clinicians, cardiologists, and other specialists who care for patients who use nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
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| Patient Care |
| Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy: Earlier Identification and Intervention in Heart Failure CME |
| The goal of this activity is to update clinicians on the expanding role of cardiac resynchronization therapy in patients with heart failure. This activity is intended for cardiologists, electrophysiologists, and other healthcare professionals involved in the management of patients with heart failure
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| Patient Care |
| 2011 AF Guidelines Focused Update Webinar |
| The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) have formed a collaborative partnership to build and deliver innovative programs and resources for specialty clinicians treating patients with atrial fibrillation. This program was developed in response to the release of the 2011 ACCF/AHA/HRS Focused Update on the Management of Patients With Atrial Fibrillation (learn more) and the Guidelines for the management of atrial fibrillation by the Task Force for the Management of Atrial Fibrillation of the European Society of Cardiology. Free access with registration. |
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| Pharmacology |
| Drug Therapy for AF |
| Discussion of potential molecular targets, investigational drugs, clinical evaluation, and upstream therapy. Text from 2007 HRS conference. |
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| Pharmacology |
| New Antiarrhythmic Drugs for Atrial Fibrillation |
| Discussion of new antiarrhythmic drugs including: dronedarone and other "amiodarone analogues," vernakalant, ranolazine and their effectiveness. Powerpoint with audio. HRS. |
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| Pharmacology |
| Atrial Fibrillation and Anti-Arrhythmic Drugs- 1 CEU/CME |
| Case studies have served as an excellent tool for testing and evaluating diagnostic and clinical management skills. This activity will provide clinicians with a chance to review clinical case-based scenarios and test their knowledge and aptitude on making informed decisions on the selection of anti-arrhythmic drugs and identification of pro-arrhythmia through interactive case-based and post-test questions. Texxt. Heart Rhythm Society. |
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| Pharmacology |
| Optimizing the Benefits and Safety of Antiarrhythmic Drugs in Clinical Practice Today CME |
| The goal of this activity is to inform physicians about relative benefits and risks among antiarrhythmic drugs, including recent reports of potential hepatotoxicity with dronedarone. These findings are discussed and placed in perspective based on data from clinical trials and postapproval safety surveillance. |
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| Research Tools |
| Surgeon and interventionalist: Teaming up to tackle new technologies |
| Dr Bob Harrington sits down with Drs Laura Mauri and Neil Moat to talk about the importance of the heart team in the success of these trials and how to ensure this multidisciplinary approach in applying trial results in clinical practice. |
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| Syncope/Tilt Table Study |
| Neurocardiogenic Syncope- A Clinical Review |
| A review of Neurocardiogenic sycope, physiology, presentations, diagnosis,and treatment. BMJ. Text. |
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