Interventional Cardiology Review Course for Boards and Recertification

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This 2 1/2 day course highlights interventional cardiology topics and information with practical application in studying for board certification in interventional cardiology. The course covers basic aspects of interventional cardiology, including catheterization laboratory equipment, radiation physics and safety, pharmacology, and procedural planning and performance. Specific patient lesion and procedural characteristics are highlighted including a review of challenging cases.

TARGET AUDIENCE: This course is primarily intended for cardiologists and cardiovascular fellows preparing for the ABIM Interventional Cardiology certification/recertification exam. However, this course also provides a focused state-of-the-art review of interventional cardiology topics for all cardiovascular practitioners and trainees.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

-Describe bleeding risk with "triple therapy" post PCI
-Review current data regarding dual therapy combinations
-Review the use of OCT and IVUS in assisting with PCI plaque assessment
-Describe coronary physiology
-Review the principles of CFR, FFR, and IFR
-Determine the reperfusion strategy for STEMI patients who present to facilities with capability
-Review current evidence for the invasive management of Non-STE-ACS patients
-Identify the selection criteria and outcome data for Mitral Clip
-Distinguish the indications, complications, and long-term outcomes of TAVR

WHAT SETS OUR COURSE APART

-Blended live and online curriculum through a learning portal
-Learners who engage in the live/online content found an increase in their pre/post-test scores of over 35%
-Lectures presented by Mayo Clinic experts in each content area
-Access to 2021 online lectures before this year's live course (4-6 weeks prior to start of course)
-Access to the 2022 course content through the 2023 board examination date
-ABIM MOC: This course will provide a pre- and post-test to assess your knowledge before the course and once you've completed the course. This is an excellent prep tool for those taking or reviewing for their board certification. 

Others Details

Speakers: Gregory W. Barsness, M.D., Abhiram Prasad, M.D., Eric H. Yang, M.D., Mayra Guerrero, M.D., Rajiv Gulati, M.D., Ph.D.