Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy

Overview

4.6 out of 5 (48 Reviews)

Credits

2.00

Pharmacology Credits

0.0

Post Assessment Questions

11

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

1 Sep 2023

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

120 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Heart failure is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and it is associated with poor life expectancy, poor quality of life, and a higher economic burden on the healthcare system. This activity reviews the role of biventricular pacemaker placement in patients with congestive heart failure and highlights the interprofessional team's role in evaluating and improving care for patients who undergo biventricular pacemaker placement.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the indications for biventricular pacemaker placement.

  • Describe the technique of biventricular pacemaker placement.

  • Summarize the potential complications of biventricular pacemaker placement.

  • Outline some interprofessional team strategies that can be employed to ensure optimal outcomes for patients who need biventricular pacemaker placement.

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Reviews

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Syed S. on 12/21/2023

Some questions too technical and more appropriate for cardiologists than general internists.

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