Acute Coronary Syndrome

Overview

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Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

9

Start Date

1 Jan 2021

Last Review Date

10 Jul 2023

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Acute coronary syndrome refers to a group of diseases in which blood flow to the heart is decreases. Some examples include ST-elevation myocardial infarction, non-ST elevation myocardial infarction, and unstable angina. This activity reviews the evaluation and treatment of patients with acute coronary syndrome, and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in caring for these patients.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Identify risk factors for acute coronary syndrome.
  • Identify how a patient with acute coronary syndrome might present, and describe the evaluation that should be done.
  • Describe the treatment of acute coronary syndrome.
  • Describe the importance of well-coordinated interprofessional teamwork in caring for patients with acute coronary syndrome.

Disclosures

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they or their immediate family may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by CUSOM for resolution, to ensure fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.

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  3. Complete the entire self-study activity.
  4. Complete the post-test assessments.
  5. Successfully pass the post-test with a minimum score of 100%.
  6. Complete the evaluation form.
  7. Obtain a certificate.

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