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| Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy | Alcoholic cardiomyopathy (ACM) is a cardiac disease caused by chronic alcohol consumption. It is characterized by ventricular dilation and impairment ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity DO |
| Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy | Alcoholic cardiomyopathy (ACM) is a cardiac disease caused by chronic alcohol consumption. It is characterized by ventricular dilation and impairment ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA |
| Altitude Induced Pulmonary Hypertension | This activity describes the development of pulmonary hypertension due to high altitude. We describe a phenomenon known as HAPH (high altitude pulmonar ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Altitude Induced Pulmonary Hypertension | This activity describes the development of pulmonary hypertension due to high altitude. We describe a phenomenon known as HAPH (high altitude pulmonar ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Angiography | Angiography is performed to image the anatomical and structural details of the vascular system, including the cardiac chambers. Initially used for str ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Angiography | Angiography is performed to image the anatomical and structural details of the vascular system, including the cardiac chambers. Initially used for str ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEI) | ACE inhibitors are medications used to treat and manage hypertension, which is a significant risk factor for coronary disease, heart failure, stroke, ... Read the Article | 2 | 26 | Activity DO |
| Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEI) | ACE inhibitors are medications used to treat and manage hypertension, which is a significant risk factor for coronary disease, heart failure, stroke, ... Read the Article | 2 | 26 | Activity MD/PA |
| Anthracycline Medications (Doxorubicin) | Doxorubicin is an anthracycline class medication used to manage and treat various types of malignancies and tumors. This activity will highlight the m ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity DO |
| Anthracycline Medications (Doxorubicin) | Doxorubicin is an anthracycline class medication used to manage and treat various types of malignancies and tumors. This activity will highlight the m ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA |
| Anthracyclines | Anthracyclines are drugs extracted from Streptomyces spp and used in the treatment of various types of cancers. These agents are among the most effect ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity DO |
| Anthracyclines | Anthracyclines are drugs extracted from Streptomyces spp and used in the treatment of various types of cancers. These agents are among the most effect ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity MD/PA |
| Aortic Dissection | While uncommon, acute aortic dissection is an infrequent but catastrophic disorder. Patients present with tearing chest pain that radiates to the back ... Read the Article | 2 | 29 | Activity DO |
| Aortic Dissection | While uncommon, acute aortic dissection is an infrequent but catastrophic disorder. Patients present with tearing chest pain that radiates to the back ... Read the Article | 2 | 29 | Activity MD/PA |
| Aortic Regurgitation | Aortic regurgitation is the inadequate closure of the aortic valve during diastole that results in reverse blood flow through the aortic valve. This c ... Read the Article | 1.75 | 24 | Activity DO |
| Aortic Regurgitation | Aortic regurgitation is the inadequate closure of the aortic valve during diastole that results in reverse blood flow through the aortic valve. This c ... Read the Article | 1.75 | 24 | Activity MD/PA |
| Aortic Valve Disease | Aortic valve disease consists of both regurgitations comprising retrograde flow throw the aortic valve and stenosis or narrowing of the orifice limiti ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity DO |
| Aortic Valve Disease | Aortic valve disease consists of both regurgitations comprising retrograde flow throw the aortic valve and stenosis or narrowing of the orifice limiti ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA |
| Aortic Valve Repair | Aortic valve repair is performed to treat aortic valve insufficiency with outcomes comparable to the valve replacement. When performed in a high volum ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity DO |
| Aortic Valve Repair | Aortic valve repair is performed to treat aortic valve insufficiency with outcomes comparable to the valve replacement. When performed in a high volum ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA |
| Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy | Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC), a condition also known as arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia (ARVD), is a genetic diso ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity DO |
| Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy | Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC), a condition also known as arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia (ARVD), is a genetic diso ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA |
| Atrial Fibrillation | Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of cardiac arrhythmia. It is the leading cardiac cause of stroke. Risk factors for atrial fibrillation inc ... Read the Article | 2.5 | 39 | Activity DO |
| Atrial Fibrillation | Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of cardiac arrhythmia. It is the leading cardiac cause of stroke. Risk factors for atrial fibrillation inc ... Read the Article | 2.5 | 39 | Activity MD/PA |
| Atrial Myxoma | Myxomas are the most common primary cardiac tumor. It is estimated that more than 75% of myxomas originate in the left atrium either at the mitral ann ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 14 | Activity DO |
| Atrial Myxoma | Myxomas are the most common primary cardiac tumor. It is estimated that more than 75% of myxomas originate in the left atrium either at the mitral ann ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 14 | Activity MD/PA |
| Automatic Internal Cardiac Defibrillator | The automated internal cardiac defibrillator or shock box is the common name given to the Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD). ICD is a state ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity DO |
| Automatic Internal Cardiac Defibrillator | The automated internal cardiac defibrillator or shock box is the common name given to the Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD). ICD is a state ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA |
| Bicuspid Aortic Valve | A bicuspid aortic valve is a common congenital heart defect in which the bicuspid aortic valve contains two cusps instead of the usual three. This lea ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity DO |
| Bicuspid Aortic Valve | A bicuspid aortic valve is a common congenital heart defect in which the bicuspid aortic valve contains two cusps instead of the usual three. This lea ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA |
| Bidirectional Glenn Procedure or Hemi-Fontan | The bidirectional Glenn (BDG) and hemi-Fontan are the types of surgical techniques used to create superior cavopulmonary anastomosis, the second stage ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 7 | Activity DO |
| Bidirectional Glenn Procedure or Hemi-Fontan | The bidirectional Glenn (BDG) and hemi-Fontan are the types of surgical techniques used to create superior cavopulmonary anastomosis, the second stage ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 7 | Activity MD/PA |
| Biventricular Devices | 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, a ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity DO |
| Biventricular Devices | 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, a ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity MD/PA |
| BRASH Syndrome | The BRASH acronym describes a syndrome involving bradycardia, renal failure, AV nodal blockade, shock, and hyperkalemia. The synergism between AV noda ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| BRASH Syndrome | The BRASH acronym describes a syndrome involving bradycardia, renal failure, AV nodal blockade, shock, and hyperkalemia. The synergism between AV noda ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Cardiac Cirrhosis | Cardiac cirrhosis is a term used to include the spectrum of hepatic disorders that occur secondary to hepatic congestion due to cardiac dysfunction, e ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity DO |
| Cardiac Cirrhosis | Cardiac cirrhosis is a term used to include the spectrum of hepatic disorders that occur secondary to hepatic congestion due to cardiac dysfunction, e ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA |
| Cardiac Disease In Pregnancy | Many cardiac diseases during pregnancy are under investigation, and many others which are still not understood require further inquiry. Some of these ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity DO |
| Cardiac Disease In Pregnancy | Many cardiac diseases during pregnancy are under investigation, and many others which are still not understood require further inquiry. Some of these ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity MD/PA |
| Cardiac Rehabilitation | Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the leading causes of death worldwide and the leading cause of death in the United States. Cardiac rehabilitati ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Cardiac Rehabilitation | Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the leading causes of death worldwide and the leading cause of death in the United States. Cardiac rehabilitati ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Cardiac Tamponade | Cardiac tamponade is a medical emergency that takes place when abnormal amounts of fluid accumulate in the pericardial sac compressing the heart and l ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 15 | Activity DO |
| Cardiac Tamponade | Cardiac tamponade is a medical emergency that takes place when abnormal amounts of fluid accumulate in the pericardial sac compressing the heart and l ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 15 | Activity MD/PA |
| Cardiogenic Shock | Cardiogenic shock is a primary cardiac disorder characterized by a low cardiac output state of circulatory failure that results in end-organ hypoperfu ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 16 | Activity DO |
| Cardiogenic Shock | Cardiogenic shock is a primary cardiac disorder characterized by a low cardiac output state of circulatory failure that results in end-organ hypoperfu ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 16 | Activity MD/PA |
| Cardiomegaly | Cardiomegaly is an umbrella designation for a variety of conditions leading to enlargement of the heart which usually remains undiagnosed until the sy ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity DO |
| Cardiomegaly | Cardiomegaly is an umbrella designation for a variety of conditions leading to enlargement of the heart which usually remains undiagnosed until the sy ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity MD/PA |
| Cardioplegia | Cardioplegia serves to intentionally and temporarily arrest the heart for myocardial protection during cardiac surgery. This activity describes cardio ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Cardioplegia | Cardioplegia serves to intentionally and temporarily arrest the heart for myocardial protection during cardiac surgery. This activity describes cardio ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing | Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) is a diagnostic modality used to evaluate a patient's functional capacity. The test can provide a wealth of kn ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity DO |
| Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing | Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) is a diagnostic modality used to evaluate a patient's functional capacity. The test can provide a wealth of kn ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA |
| Cardiopulmonary Fitness | Cardiopulmonary fitness testing is a durable and versatile tool that provides valuable diagnostic and prognostic information regarding patients with c ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Cardiopulmonary Fitness | Cardiopulmonary fitness testing is a durable and versatile tool that provides valuable diagnostic and prognostic information regarding patients with c ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Catheter Management Of Coarctation | Coarctation of the aorta is a narrowing of the aorta typically at the location of the ductus arteriosus distal to the left subclavian artery accountin ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Catheter Management Of Coarctation | Coarctation of the aorta is a narrowing of the aorta typically at the location of the ductus arteriosus distal to the left subclavian artery accountin ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Catheter Management Of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy | Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is an inherited cardiac condition characterized by left ventricular muscular hypertrophy in the absence of other car ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity DO |
| Catheter Management Of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy | Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is an inherited cardiac condition characterized by left ventricular muscular hypertrophy in the absence of other car ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA |
| Catheter Management Pulmonary Valvular Disorders | Transcatheter intervention for right ventricular outflow tract obstruction with balloon angioplasty and stent implantation was a remarkable advancemen ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Catheter Management Pulmonary Valvular Disorders | Transcatheter intervention for right ventricular outflow tract obstruction with balloon angioplasty and stent implantation was a remarkable advancemen ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Central Venous Catheter | Central venous catheter insertion is a common and often, necessary procedure for the care of critically ill patients. Central venous access may be att ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity DO |
| Central Venous Catheter | Central venous catheter insertion is a common and often, necessary procedure for the care of critically ill patients. Central venous access may be att ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity MD/PA |
| Chagas Disease | Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis) is a zoonotic disease caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi. This is a vector-borne illness spread by the ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 13 | Activity DO |
| Chagas Disease | Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis) is a zoonotic disease caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi. This is a vector-borne illness spread by the ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 13 | Activity MD/PA |
| Chronic Thrombo-Embolic Pulmonary Hypertension | Chronic pulmonary embolism (also known as chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension) is a potentially life-threatening condition and is associated ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity DO |
| Chronic Thrombo-Embolic Pulmonary Hypertension | Chronic pulmonary embolism (also known as chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension) is a potentially life-threatening condition and is associated ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity MD/PA |
| Cirrhotic Cardiomyopathy | Cirrhotic cardiomyopathy is a type of cardiac dysfunction that develops in patients with cirrhosis without other known cardiac diseases. It develops i ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Cirrhotic Cardiomyopathy | Cirrhotic cardiomyopathy is a type of cardiac dysfunction that develops in patients with cirrhosis without other known cardiac diseases. It develops i ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Congestive Heart Failure | Heart failure is a complex clinical syndrome in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's requirements. It results from any disorder ... Read the Article | 2.5 | 37 | Activity DO |
| Congestive Heart Failure | Heart failure is a complex clinical syndrome in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's requirements. It results from any disorder ... Read the Article | 2.5 | 37 | Activity MD/PA |
| Congestive Heart Failure And Pulmonary Edema | Heart failure is a growing public health problem and is now the most common cause of hospitalizations in the U.S. among patients 65 years and older. T ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 15 | Activity DO |
| Congestive Heart Failure And Pulmonary Edema | Heart failure is a growing public health problem and is now the most common cause of hospitalizations in the U.S. among patients 65 years and older. T ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 15 | Activity MD/PA |
| Constrictive Pericarditis | The pericardium is the fibroelastic sac that covers the heart. Besides acting as a protective barrier, it also affects cardiac hemodynamics. Constrict ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 12 | Activity DO |
| Constrictive Pericarditis | The pericardium is the fibroelastic sac that covers the heart. Besides acting as a protective barrier, it also affects cardiac hemodynamics. Constrict ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 12 | Activity MD/PA |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Graft | Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is a major surgical operation where atheromatous blockages in a patient’s coronary arteries are bypassed with h ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity DO |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Graft | Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is a major surgical operation where atheromatous blockages in a patient’s coronary arteries are bypassed with h ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity MD/PA |
| Coronary Artery Disease | Coronary artery disease is a common heart condition that involves atherosclerotic plaque formation in the vessel lumen. This leads to impairment in bl ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 13 | Activity DO |
| Coronary Artery Disease | Coronary artery disease is a common heart condition that involves atherosclerotic plaque formation in the vessel lumen. This leads to impairment in bl ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 13 | Activity MD/PA |
| Coronary Artery Surgery | Coronary artery surgery is performed because coronary artery disease remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Variations in technique a ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 7 | Activity DO |
| Coronary Artery Surgery | Coronary artery surgery is performed because coronary artery disease remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Variations in technique a ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 7 | Activity MD/PA |
| Coronary Cameral Fistula | Coronary cameral fistula is an abnormal communication existing between a coronary artery and any cardiac chamber. It appears in less than 1% of the po ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Coronary Cameral Fistula | Coronary cameral fistula is an abnormal communication existing between a coronary artery and any cardiac chamber. It appears in less than 1% of the po ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Coronary Ectasia | Treatment of coronary ectasia encompasses multiple options across different disciplines. The treatment goal is to correct the defects leading to ische ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Coronary Ectasia | Treatment of coronary ectasia encompasses multiple options across different disciplines. The treatment goal is to correct the defects leading to ische ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Cultural Competence In Caring For American Indians and Alaska Natives | Cultural competency is emphasized in treating American Indian/ Alaskan Native (AI/AN) patients because the mortality rates are more likely to increase ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity DO |
| Cultural Competence In Caring For American Indians and Alaska Natives | Cultural competency is emphasized in treating American Indian/ Alaskan Native (AI/AN) patients because the mortality rates are more likely to increase ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA |
| Cytomegalovirus Esophagitis | Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a member of the Herpesviridae family, which has the largest genome of any herpes virus. It is spread through bodily fluids su ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Cytomegalovirus Esophagitis | Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a member of the Herpesviridae family, which has the largest genome of any herpes virus. It is spread through bodily fluids su ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Digoxin Toxicity | Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside derived from the foxglove plant (digitalis species). It has inotropic effects and is utilized in the management of syst ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity DO |
| Digoxin Toxicity | Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside derived from the foxglove plant (digitalis species). It has inotropic effects and is utilized in the management of syst ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity MD/PA |
| Dilated Cardiomyopathy | Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a disease of the heart muscle characterized by enlargement and dilation of one or both of the ventricles along with im ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 11 | Activity DO |
| Dilated Cardiomyopathy | Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a disease of the heart muscle characterized by enlargement and dilation of one or both of the ventricles along with im ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 11 | Activity MD/PA |
| Double Orifice Mitral Valve | A double orifice mitral valve (DOMV) is a rare, congenital, or acquired anomaly that is typically asymptomatic. With time, however, it may lead to mit ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity DO |
| Double Orifice Mitral Valve | A double orifice mitral valve (DOMV) is a rare, congenital, or acquired anomaly that is typically asymptomatic. With time, however, it may lead to mit ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity MD/PA |
| Echocardiogram | Cardiac echocardiography is a safe and non-invasive test that provides the clinical team with important cardiac function data. This functional data is ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity DO |
| Echocardiogram | Cardiac echocardiography is a safe and non-invasive test that provides the clinical team with important cardiac function data. This functional data is ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity MD/PA |
| Echocardiography Imaging Techniques | Since its discovery as an imaging modality for cardiac evaluation, echocardiogram has evolved tremendously. It has become the 1st choice for structura ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity DO |
| Echocardiography Imaging Techniques | Since its discovery as an imaging modality for cardiac evaluation, echocardiogram has evolved tremendously. It has become the 1st choice for structura ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA |
| Endomyocardial Biopsy | The role and utility of endomyocardial biopsy (EMB) in the work-up of cardiovascular diseases remains controversial and the practice varies widely in ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity DO |
| Endomyocardial Biopsy | The role and utility of endomyocardial biopsy (EMB) in the work-up of cardiovascular diseases remains controversial and the practice varies widely in ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity MD/PA |
| Endomyocardial Fibrosis | Endomyocardial fibrosis (EMF) is characterized by left and right ventricular endocardial fibrosis and resultant restrictive cardiomyopathy. EMF is rar ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity DO |
| Endomyocardial Fibrosis | Endomyocardial fibrosis (EMF) is characterized by left and right ventricular endocardial fibrosis and resultant restrictive cardiomyopathy. EMF is rar ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA |
| Ethacrynic Acid | Ethacrynic acid is a medication used in the management and treatment of chronic heart failure. It is in the loop diuretic class of drugs. This activit ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Ethacrynic Acid | Ethacrynic acid is a medication used in the management and treatment of chronic heart failure. It is in the loop diuretic class of drugs. This activit ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| External Pacemaker | External pacing is one of the fastest methods for treating multiple types of conduction abnormalities. It can be applied in the hospital setting or by ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity DO |
| External Pacemaker | External pacing is one of the fastest methods for treating multiple types of conduction abnormalities. It can be applied in the hospital setting or by ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA |
| Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Anticoagulation | Thromboembolism formation during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is a common complication experienced for patients requiring prolonged respiratory ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Anticoagulation | Thromboembolism formation during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is a common complication experienced for patients requiring prolonged respiratory ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Felodipine | Felodipine is a medication used in the management and treatment of essential hypertension. It is a member of the dihydropyridine class of calcium chan ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity DO |
| Felodipine | Felodipine is a medication used in the management and treatment of essential hypertension. It is a member of the dihydropyridine class of calcium chan ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity MD/PA |
| Fludeoxyglucose (18F) | Fludeoxyglucose F18 is a radioactive tracer that acts as a glucose analog and is used for diagnostic purposes in conjunction with positron-emitting to ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Fludeoxyglucose (18F) | Fludeoxyglucose F18 is a radioactive tracer that acts as a glucose analog and is used for diagnostic purposes in conjunction with positron-emitting to ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Fungal Endocarditis | Endocarditis is the inflammation of the endocardium, the innermost lining of the heart. Endocarditis may be due to infective or non-infective etiologi ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity DO |
| Fungal Endocarditis | Endocarditis is the inflammation of the endocardium, the innermost lining of the heart. Endocarditis may be due to infective or non-infective etiologi ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA |
| Graft Versus Host Disease | Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) occurs due to the presence of immunocompetent T lymphocytes in the graft attacking the immunodeficient recipient tiss ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity DO |
| Graft Versus Host Disease | Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) occurs due to the presence of immunocompetent T lymphocytes in the graft attacking the immunodeficient recipient tiss ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA |
| Heart Failure And Ejection Fraction | Heart failure (HF) is a common and potentially fatal disease if left untreated. This article aims to describe the different types of heart failure. It ... Read the Article | 1.75 | 17 | Activity DO |
| Heart Failure And Ejection Fraction | Heart failure (HF) is a common and potentially fatal disease if left untreated. This article aims to describe the different types of heart failure. It ... Read the Article | 1.75 | 17 | Activity MD/PA |
| Heart Transplantation | A heart transplant is performed in patients with refractory acute and chronic heart failure. An orthotopic heart transplant is the most commonly utili ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity DO |
| Heart Transplantation | A heart transplant is performed in patients with refractory acute and chronic heart failure. An orthotopic heart transplant is the most commonly utili ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA |
| Heart Transplantation Allograft Vasculopathy | Despite advances in mechanical circulatory support, cardiac transplant remains the definitive treatment intervention for patients with advanced heart ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Heart Transplantation Allograft Vasculopathy | Despite advances in mechanical circulatory support, cardiac transplant remains the definitive treatment intervention for patients with advanced heart ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Heart Transplantation Patient Selection | Heart failure (HF) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States and worldwide, and falls second only to pancreatic cancer as the p ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity DO |
| Heart Transplantation Patient Selection | Heart failure (HF) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States and worldwide, and falls second only to pancreatic cancer as the p ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity MD/PA |
| Heart Transplantation Rejection | Heart transplantation (HTx) is a procedure performed in patients with end-stage heart failure (HF) who remain symptomatic despite appropriate medical ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity DO |
| Heart Transplantation Rejection | Heart transplantation (HTx) is a procedure performed in patients with end-stage heart failure (HF) who remain symptomatic despite appropriate medical ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity MD/PA |
| Heart-Lung Transplantation | A heart-lung transplant is performed for unsalvagable dual cardiac and pulmonary failure. An organ transplant is an established life-saving therapy fo ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Heart-Lung Transplantation | A heart-lung transplant is performed for unsalvagable dual cardiac and pulmonary failure. An organ transplant is an established life-saving therapy fo ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Heparin | Unfractionated heparin is an anticoagulant indicated for both the prevention and treatment of thrombotic events such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Heparin | Unfractionated heparin is an anticoagulant indicated for both the prevention and treatment of thrombotic events such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| High-Output Cardiac Failure | High-output cardiac failure is a less common form of heart failure, and although it may sound contradictory at first, in the simplest form, it is stil ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity DO |
| High-Output Cardiac Failure | High-output cardiac failure is a less common form of heart failure, and although it may sound contradictory at first, in the simplest form, it is stil ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA |
| HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) are lipid-lowering medications used in the primary and secondary prevention of coronary heart disease. This act ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 11 | Activity DO |
| HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) are lipid-lowering medications used in the primary and secondary prevention of coronary heart disease. This act ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 11 | Activity MD/PA |
| Holiday Heart Syndrome | The holiday heart syndrome is a common cause of cardiac disease predominantly in the United States of America. The holiday heart syndrome, also referr ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity DO |
| Holiday Heart Syndrome | The holiday heart syndrome is a common cause of cardiac disease predominantly in the United States of America. The holiday heart syndrome, also referr ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity MD/PA |
| Hypertensive Heart Disease | Hypertensive heart disease refers to a constellation of changes in the left ventricle, left atrium, and coronary arteries as a result of chronic blood ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Hypertensive Heart Disease | Hypertensive heart disease refers to a constellation of changes in the left ventricle, left atrium, and coronary arteries as a result of chronic blood ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy | Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is an autosomal dominant disease caused by a mutation in sarcomere protein genes which effect contraction of the hea ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 20 | Activity DO |
| Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy | Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is an autosomal dominant disease caused by a mutation in sarcomere protein genes which effect contraction of the hea ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 20 | Activity MD/PA |
| Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy | Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM), historically referred to as idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis, is a relatively common disorde ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 15 | Activity DO |
| Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy | Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM), historically referred to as idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis, is a relatively common disorde ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 15 | Activity MD/PA |
| Ibutilide | Ibutilide is indicated for the conversion of acute atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation to normal sinus rhythm (NSR). Off-label uses of ibutilide in ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity DO |
| Ibutilide | Ibutilide is indicated for the conversion of acute atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation to normal sinus rhythm (NSR). Off-label uses of ibutilide in ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA |
| Idiopathic Pulmonary Artery Hypertension | Pulmonary hypertension, also known as idiopathic pulmonary artery hypertension (IPAH), is a progressive disease that affects the precapillary pulmonar ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity DO |
| Idiopathic Pulmonary Artery Hypertension | Pulmonary hypertension, also known as idiopathic pulmonary artery hypertension (IPAH), is a progressive disease that affects the precapillary pulmonar ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA |
| Implantable Defibrillator | Practitioners use the terms sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and sudden cardiac death interchangeably; however, their definitions are distinct. Sudden card ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity DO |
| Implantable Defibrillator | Practitioners use the terms sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and sudden cardiac death interchangeably; however, their definitions are distinct. Sudden card ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity MD/PA |
| Inamrinone | Inamrinone is a medication used in the short-term management and treatment of congestive heart failure. It is a phosphodiesterase-III inhibitor, which ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Inamrinone | Inamrinone is a medication used in the short-term management and treatment of congestive heart failure. It is a phosphodiesterase-III inhibitor, which ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Infarct Avid Imaging Study | Coronary artery disease is the leading cause of ischemic cardiomyopathy. Approximately half of the patients with coronary artery disease can have dysf ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity DO |
| Infarct Avid Imaging Study | Coronary artery disease is the leading cause of ischemic cardiomyopathy. Approximately half of the patients with coronary artery disease can have dysf ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA |
| Inferior Myocardial Infarction | Without timely treatment, coronary artery occlusion results in decreased perfusion to the myocardium, resulting in myocardial ischemia followed by my ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 11 | Activity DO |
| Inferior Myocardial Infarction | Without timely treatment, coronary artery occlusion results in decreased perfusion to the myocardium, resulting in myocardial ischemia followed by my ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 11 | Activity MD/PA |
| Internal Mammary Artery Bypass | Coronary artery disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, and coronary artery bypass graft is considered the mainstay for the treatment of seve ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 13 | Activity DO |
| Internal Mammary Artery Bypass | Coronary artery disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, and coronary artery bypass graft is considered the mainstay for the treatment of seve ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 13 | Activity MD/PA |
| Interventions In Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy | Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patients can present with symptoms at any phase of life and may have an elevated risk of sudden cardiac death based on ris ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity DO |
| Interventions In Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy | Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patients can present with symptoms at any phase of life and may have an elevated risk of sudden cardiac death based on ris ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA |
| Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump | This activity reviews the indications and contraindications of intra-aortic balloon pump in patients with cardiogenic shock secondary to various cardi ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 11 | Activity DO |
| Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump | This activity reviews the indications and contraindications of intra-aortic balloon pump in patients with cardiogenic shock secondary to various cardi ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 11 | Activity MD/PA |
| Intraoperative Echocardiography | Although transesophageal ultrasound was first reported in the 1970s, the advent of phased array transducers and flexible transesophageal probes in the ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity DO |
| Intraoperative Echocardiography | Although transesophageal ultrasound was first reported in the 1970s, the advent of phased array transducers and flexible transesophageal probes in the ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity MD/PA |
| Intravascular Ultrasound | Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) is an intravascular imaging modality primarily used in interventional cardiology to characterize lesion morphology, qu ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Intravascular Ultrasound | Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) is an intravascular imaging modality primarily used in interventional cardiology to characterize lesion morphology, qu ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Ischemic Cardiomyopathy | Ischemic cardiomyopathy (ICM) describes ineffective blood pumping by the heart as a result of ischemic damage to the myocardium. It is a common condit ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Ischemic Cardiomyopathy | Ischemic cardiomyopathy (ICM) describes ineffective blood pumping by the heart as a result of ischemic damage to the myocardium. It is a common condit ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Isoproterenol | Isoproterenol is a beta-1 and beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist indicated primarily for bradydysrhythmias. The administration and subsequent post-adm ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity DO |
| Isoproterenol | Isoproterenol is a beta-1 and beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist indicated primarily for bradydysrhythmias. The administration and subsequent post-adm ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA |
| Ivabradine | Ivabradine is FDA-approved in the United States for use in patients with symptoms due to stable heart failure and an ejection fraction of 35% or less ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Ivabradine | Ivabradine is FDA-approved in the United States for use in patients with symptoms due to stable heart failure and an ejection fraction of 35% or less ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Jugular Venous Distention | The jugular venous examination is a vital component of the cardiovascular exam. This activity outlines the identification and assessment of jugular ve ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Jugular Venous Distention | The jugular venous examination is a vital component of the cardiovascular exam. This activity outlines the identification and assessment of jugular ve ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Left Ventricular Assist Devices | Heart failure (HF) is a frequent cause of inpatient admissions. The Framingham study in 1993 described the risk factors for heart failure and showed u ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity DO |
| Left Ventricular Assist Devices | Heart failure (HF) is a frequent cause of inpatient admissions. The Framingham study in 1993 described the risk factors for heart failure and showed u ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA |
| Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction | Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) is the central measure of left ventricular systolic function. LVEF is the fraction of chamber volume ejected ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity DO |
| Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction | Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) is the central measure of left ventricular systolic function. LVEF is the fraction of chamber volume ejected ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA |
| Left Ventricular Failure | Left heart failure occurs when there is dysfunction of the left ventricle, resulting insufficient delivery of blood to vital organs. Left ventricular ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity DO |
| Left Ventricular Failure | Left heart failure occurs when there is dysfunction of the left ventricle, resulting insufficient delivery of blood to vital organs. Left ventricular ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA |
| Left Ventricular Hypertrophy | Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is a condition in which an increase in left ventricular mass occurs secondary to an increase in wall thickness, an ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity DO |
| Left Ventricular Hypertrophy | Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is a condition in which an increase in left ventricular mass occurs secondary to an increase in wall thickness, an ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity MD/PA |
| Left Ventricular Non-compaction Cardiomyopathy | Left ventricular non-compaction (LVNC) is a very rare congenital cardiomyopathy. It is a disease of endomyocardial trabeculations that increase in num ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity DO |
| Left Ventricular Non-compaction Cardiomyopathy | Left ventricular non-compaction (LVNC) is a very rare congenital cardiomyopathy. It is a disease of endomyocardial trabeculations that increase in num ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity MD/PA |
| Left Ventricular Rupture | Left ventricular (LV) rupture is a catastrophic but a common occurrence with acute myocardial infarction patients. The incidence of LV free-wall ruptu ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Left Ventricular Rupture | Left ventricular (LV) rupture is a catastrophic but a common occurrence with acute myocardial infarction patients. The incidence of LV free-wall ruptu ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Loeffler Endocarditis | Loeffler endocarditis is restrictive cardiomyopathy, defined as an impaired relaxation of the heart with impaired diastolic filling. Diffuse eosinophi ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity DO |
| Loeffler Endocarditis | Loeffler endocarditis is restrictive cardiomyopathy, defined as an impaired relaxation of the heart with impaired diastolic filling. Diffuse eosinophi ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity MD/PA |
| Lung Transplantation | Lung transplantation is the ultimate treatment option for patients with end-stage lung disease. Despite the significant advancement in the medical man ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 16 | Activity DO |
| Lung Transplantation | Lung transplantation is the ultimate treatment option for patients with end-stage lung disease. Despite the significant advancement in the medical man ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 16 | Activity MD/PA |
| Lutembacher Syndrome | Lutembacher syndrome (LS) was first described in a letter by anatomist Johann Friedrich Meckel in 1750. Corvisart who later described the association ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity DO |
| Lutembacher Syndrome | Lutembacher syndrome (LS) was first described in a letter by anatomist Johann Friedrich Meckel in 1750. Corvisart who later described the association ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity MD/PA |
| Metolazone | Metolazone is a cardiovascular agent, specifically a quinazoline diuretic related to the thiazide class. It is available in a generic formulation in t ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity DO |
| Metolazone | Metolazone is a cardiovascular agent, specifically a quinazoline diuretic related to the thiazide class. It is available in a generic formulation in t ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA |
| Mid-Ventricular Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy | Mid-ventricular Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a rare, reversible myocardial injury that presents with distinctive regional wall abnormalities of the lef ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Mid-Ventricular Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy | Mid-ventricular Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a rare, reversible myocardial injury that presents with distinctive regional wall abnormalities of the lef ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Surgery | Aortic valve replacement is the standard treatment for patients with severe or symptomatic aortic insufficiency or aortic stenosis. In the past, the s ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity DO |
| Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Surgery | Aortic valve replacement is the standard treatment for patients with severe or symptomatic aortic insufficiency or aortic stenosis. In the past, the s ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity MD/PA |
| Mitral Regurgitation | Mitral regurgitation (MR) is caused by the retrograde flow of blood from the left ventricle (LV) into the left atrium (LA) through the mitral valve (M ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 17 | Activity DO |
| Mitral Regurgitation | Mitral regurgitation (MR) is caused by the retrograde flow of blood from the left ventricle (LV) into the left atrium (LA) through the mitral valve (M ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 17 | Activity MD/PA |
| Mitral Stenosis | Mitral stenosis (MS) is a form of valvular heart disease characterized by narrowing of the mitral valve orifice. The most common cause of mitral steno ... Read the Article | 2.25 | 34 | Activity DO |
| Mitral Stenosis | Mitral stenosis (MS) is a form of valvular heart disease characterized by narrowing of the mitral valve orifice. The most common cause of mitral steno ... Read the Article | 2.25 | 34 | Activity MD/PA |
| Mitral Valve Insufficiency | This activity discusses clinical aspects of mitral regurgitation (MR) in terms of etiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, management, and treatment guideli ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 6 | Activity DO |
| Mitral Valve Insufficiency | This activity discusses clinical aspects of mitral regurgitation (MR) in terms of etiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, management, and treatment guideli ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 6 | Activity MD/PA |
| NICKS Procedure | Nicks procedure is performed to avoid patient prosthesis mismatch in patients with the small aortic annulus. The main goal is to implant a prosthetic ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity DO |
| NICKS Procedure | Nicks procedure is performed to avoid patient prosthesis mismatch in patients with the small aortic annulus. The main goal is to implant a prosthetic ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA |
| Nitric Oxide | Nitric oxide is a medication used to manage and treat hypoxic respiratory failure or persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN). It is in ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity DO |
| Nitric Oxide | Nitric oxide is a medication used to manage and treat hypoxic respiratory failure or persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN). It is in ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity MD/PA |
| Nitrous Oxide | Nitrous oxide is an odorless, colorless, non-flammable gas. While nitrous oxide is not flammable, it will support combustion to the same extent as ox ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity DO |
| Nitrous Oxide | Nitrous oxide is an odorless, colorless, non-flammable gas. While nitrous oxide is not flammable, it will support combustion to the same extent as ox ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity MD/PA |
| Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma | Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a group of malignant neoplasms originating from the lymphoid tissues, mainly the lymph nodes. These tumors may result due to c ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 12 | Activity DO |
| Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma | Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a group of malignant neoplasms originating from the lymphoid tissues, mainly the lymph nodes. These tumors may result due to c ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 12 | Activity MD/PA |
| Pacemaker Indications | Pacemakers are electronic devices that stimulate the heart with electrical impulses to maintain or restore a functional heartbeat. Pacemakers were ini ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity DO |
| Pacemaker Indications | Pacemakers are electronic devices that stimulate the heart with electrical impulses to maintain or restore a functional heartbeat. Pacemakers were ini ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA |
| Pacemaker Mediated Tachycardia | Pacemaker mediated tachycardia is a type of arrhythmia that happens in patients with dual-chamber pacemakers due to reentry. Patients who develop this ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity DO |
| Pacemaker Mediated Tachycardia | Pacemaker mediated tachycardia is a type of arrhythmia that happens in patients with dual-chamber pacemakers due to reentry. Patients who develop this ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA |
| Percutaneously Inserted Ventricular Assist Device | There are now percutaneous inserted ventricular assist devices available. This device is a non-pulsatile axial flow pump that is placed across the aor ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity DO |
| Percutaneously Inserted Ventricular Assist Device | There are now percutaneous inserted ventricular assist devices available. This device is a non-pulsatile axial flow pump that is placed across the aor ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA |
| Peripartum Cardiomyopathy | Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a rare cause of cardiomyopathy that occurs during late pregnancy or in the early postpartum period. It is characte ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Peripartum Cardiomyopathy | Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a rare cause of cardiomyopathy that occurs during late pregnancy or in the early postpartum period. It is characte ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Phrenic Nerve Injury | The phrenic nerve is among the most important nerves in the body due to its role in respiration. The phrenic nerve provides the primary motor supply t ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity DO |
| Phrenic Nerve Injury | The phrenic nerve is among the most important nerves in the body due to its role in respiration. The phrenic nerve provides the primary motor supply t ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity MD/PA |
| Pneumonia In An Immunocompromised Patient | Pneumonia is a common clinical condition. It results from an infectious inflammatory process that involves the lung parenchyma and results in the impa ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity DO |
| Pneumonia In An Immunocompromised Patient | Pneumonia is a common clinical condition. It results from an infectious inflammatory process that involves the lung parenchyma and results in the impa ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA |
| Polypharmacy | The term polypharmacy refers to the use of 5 or more medications, based on a review of current data. Aging places individuals at risk of multi-morbidi ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity DO |
| Polypharmacy | The term polypharmacy refers to the use of 5 or more medications, based on a review of current data. Aging places individuals at risk of multi-morbidi ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA |
| Porcelain Aorta | Porcelain aorta (PA) is a structural aortic wall disease characterized by extensive heavy calcification of the ascending thoracic aorta extending to t ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Porcelain Aorta | Porcelain aorta (PA) is a structural aortic wall disease characterized by extensive heavy calcification of the ascending thoracic aorta extending to t ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Post Acute Coronavirus (COVID-19) Syndrome | COVID-19 is primarily a respiratory viral illness caused by SARS-CoV-2. Based on the broad-spectrum clinical manifestations associated with the invol ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Post Acute Coronavirus (COVID-19) Syndrome | COVID-19 is primarily a respiratory viral illness caused by SARS-CoV-2. Based on the broad-spectrum clinical manifestations associated with the invol ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Post Infarct Ventricular Septal Rupture | The most severe potential complications of acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) involve tearing or rupture of acutely infarcted myocardial ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Post Infarct Ventricular Septal Rupture | The most severe potential complications of acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) involve tearing or rupture of acutely infarcted myocardial ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Post Transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorders | Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD) is a well-known, life-threatening complication of organ transplantation, predominantly occurring a ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity DO |
| Post Transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorders | Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD) is a well-known, life-threatening complication of organ transplantation, predominantly occurring a ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA |
| Post Transplantation Cancer | Cancer is one of the three major causes of death after an organ transplant. Cardiovascular disease and infection are the other two reasons for death a ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity DO |
| Post Transplantation Cancer | Cancer is one of the three major causes of death after an organ transplant. Cardiovascular disease and infection are the other two reasons for death a ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity MD/PA |
| Postpartum Cardiomyopathy | Postpartum cardiomyopathy, also known as peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM), is defined as new onset heart failure between the last month of pregnancy a ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity DO |
| Postpartum Cardiomyopathy | Postpartum cardiomyopathy, also known as peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM), is defined as new onset heart failure between the last month of pregnancy a ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA |
| Pulmonary Artery Catheterization | Pulmonary artery catheterization is a diagnostic procedure in which an intravascular catheter is inserted through a central vein, such as the femoral, ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity DO |
| Pulmonary Artery Catheterization | Pulmonary artery catheterization is a diagnostic procedure in which an intravascular catheter is inserted through a central vein, such as the femoral, ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity MD/PA |
| Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure | Pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP) is frequently used to assess left ventricular filling, represent left atrial pressure, and assess mitral val ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure | Pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP) is frequently used to assess left ventricular filling, represent left atrial pressure, and assess mitral val ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Pulmonary Edema | Pulmonary edema is defined as an abnormal accumulation of extravascular fluid in the lung parenchyma. Two main types are cardiogenic and noncardiogen ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 14 | Activity DO |
| Pulmonary Edema | Pulmonary edema is defined as an abnormal accumulation of extravascular fluid in the lung parenchyma. Two main types are cardiogenic and noncardiogen ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 14 | Activity MD/PA |
| Pulmonary Hypertension | Pulmonary hypertension encompasses a heterogeneous group of disorders with the common feature of elevated pulmonary vascular resistance. Patients ofte ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 11 | Activity DO |
| Pulmonary Hypertension | Pulmonary hypertension encompasses a heterogeneous group of disorders with the common feature of elevated pulmonary vascular resistance. Patients ofte ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 11 | Activity MD/PA |
| Pulmonary Idiopathic Hypertension | Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is defined as mean pulmonary artery pressure greater than 25 mm Hg measured during right heart catheterization. The term p ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity DO |
| Pulmonary Idiopathic Hypertension | Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is defined as mean pulmonary artery pressure greater than 25 mm Hg measured during right heart catheterization. The term p ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity MD/PA |
| Pulsus Alternans | Pulsus alternans is an arterial pulse with alternating strong and weak beats. It is found in the setting of severe ventricular dysfunction and other f ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity DO |
| Pulsus Alternans | Pulsus alternans is an arterial pulse with alternating strong and weak beats. It is found in the setting of severe ventricular dysfunction and other f ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA |
| QT Prolonging Drugs | The heart has an electrical system that allows it to contract in a rhythm. A key aspect of this electrical system is depolarization and repolarization ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity DO |
| QT Prolonging Drugs | The heart has an electrical system that allows it to contract in a rhythm. A key aspect of this electrical system is depolarization and repolarization ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA |
| Radiation Therapy Induced Cardiac Toxicity | Cardiac toxicity is a known side effect of radiation therapy delivered to the thoracic region. Therapeutic radiation plays a role in the treatment of ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity DO |
| Radiation Therapy Induced Cardiac Toxicity | Cardiac toxicity is a known side effect of radiation therapy delivered to the thoracic region. Therapeutic radiation plays a role in the treatment of ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA |
| Radionuclide Ventriculography | The radionuclide ventriculography (RNV) scan is a non-invasive way of assessing the ventricular function and intracardiac hemodynamics. It assesses th ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Radionuclide Ventriculography | The radionuclide ventriculography (RNV) scan is a non-invasive way of assessing the ventricular function and intracardiac hemodynamics. It assesses th ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Ranolazine | Ranolazine was FDA approved in 2006 for the treatment of chronic angina. Angina is characterized by chest discomfort that occurs due to ischemia. Stab ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Ranolazine | Ranolazine was FDA approved in 2006 for the treatment of chronic angina. Angina is characterized by chest discomfort that occurs due to ischemia. Stab ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Restrictive Cardiomyopathy | Restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM) is characterized by diastolic dysfunction of a non-dilated ventricle. Multiple types of restrictive cardiomyopathies ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity DO |
| Restrictive Cardiomyopathy | Restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM) is characterized by diastolic dysfunction of a non-dilated ventricle. Multiple types of restrictive cardiomyopathies ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity MD/PA |
| Retrograde Cardioplegia | To ensure the protection of the heart during cardiopulmonary bypass, administration and even distribution of cardioplegia solution to the myocardium i ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Retrograde Cardioplegia | To ensure the protection of the heart during cardiopulmonary bypass, administration and even distribution of cardioplegia solution to the myocardium i ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Right Heart Failure | Heart failure is a condition in which the heart loses its ability to pump blood efficiently to the rest of the body. Right heart failure is most commo ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 13 | Activity DO |
| Right Heart Failure | Heart failure is a condition in which the heart loses its ability to pump blood efficiently to the rest of the body. Right heart failure is most commo ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 13 | Activity MD/PA |
| Sacubitril/Valsartan | Sacubitril/valsartan is the first agent to be approved in a new class of drugs called angiotensin receptor neprilysin inhibitor (ARNI). The medication ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity DO |
| Sacubitril/Valsartan | Sacubitril/valsartan is the first agent to be approved in a new class of drugs called angiotensin receptor neprilysin inhibitor (ARNI). The medication ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA |
| Scleroderma And Primary Myocardial Disease | Systemic scleroderma is a connective tissue disease that can affect internal organs. Cardiac manifestations of the disease can be a result of the prim ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 12 | Activity DO |
| Scleroderma And Primary Myocardial Disease | Systemic scleroderma is a connective tissue disease that can affect internal organs. Cardiac manifestations of the disease can be a result of the prim ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 12 | Activity MD/PA |
| Secondary Pulmonary Hypertension | In healthy individuals, the pulmonary circulation is a low-resistance, low-pressure system that allows deoxygenated blood in the right side of the hea ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Secondary Pulmonary Hypertension | In healthy individuals, the pulmonary circulation is a low-resistance, low-pressure system that allows deoxygenated blood in the right side of the hea ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Selective Beta-1-Blockers | The cardio-selective beta-1-blockers include atenolol, betaxolol, bisoprolol, esmolol, acebutolol, metoprolol, and nebivolol. FDA approved uses of bet ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity DO |
| Selective Beta-1-Blockers | The cardio-selective beta-1-blockers include atenolol, betaxolol, bisoprolol, esmolol, acebutolol, metoprolol, and nebivolol. FDA approved uses of bet ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity MD/PA |
| Single Ventricle | A single ventricle is an uncommon occurrence in embryogenesis, which results in the anatomical or functional loss of a ventricular cavity. These malfo ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Single Ventricle | A single ventricle is an uncommon occurrence in embryogenesis, which results in the anatomical or functional loss of a ventricular cavity. These malfo ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Sodium Nitroprusside | Sodium nitroprusside is a medication used in the management of acute hypertension. It is a potent vasodilator and is administered as an IV infusion wi ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 12 | Activity DO |
| Sodium Nitroprusside | Sodium nitroprusside is a medication used in the management of acute hypertension. It is a potent vasodilator and is administered as an IV infusion wi ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 12 | Activity MD/PA |
| Stentless Autograft/Homograft Aortic Valve Replacement | Aortic valve replacement is indicated when aortic stenosis or regurgitation disturbs the flow of blood out of the heart. Homograft valve and pulmonary ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity DO |
| Stentless Autograft/Homograft Aortic Valve Replacement | Aortic valve replacement is indicated when aortic stenosis or regurgitation disturbs the flow of blood out of the heart. Homograft valve and pulmonary ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA |
| Sudden Cardiac Death | Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is death due to a cardiovascular cause that occurs within one hour of the onset of symptoms. A sudden cardiac arrest occurs ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Sudden Cardiac Death | Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is death due to a cardiovascular cause that occurs within one hour of the onset of symptoms. A sudden cardiac arrest occurs ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Synchronized Electrical Cardioversion | When tachycardic rhythms fail to respond to pharmacologic treatment or present with or deteriorate into unstable manifestations, synchronized cardiove ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Synchronized Electrical Cardioversion | When tachycardic rhythms fail to respond to pharmacologic treatment or present with or deteriorate into unstable manifestations, synchronized cardiove ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Tafamidis | Tafamidis is an oral medication for treating cardiomyopathy and peripheral neuropathy due to transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR). It is a transthyretin s ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Tafamidis | Tafamidis is an oral medication for treating cardiomyopathy and peripheral neuropathy due to transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR). It is a transthyretin s ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy | Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as Gebrochenes-Herz syndrome, transient apical ballooning syndrome, apical ballooning cardiomyopathy, stress-indu ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity DO |
| Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy | Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as Gebrochenes-Herz syndrome, transient apical ballooning syndrome, apical ballooning cardiomyopathy, stress-indu ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA |
| Toxoplasmosis | Toxoplasmosis is caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, an obligate intracellular protozoan. Although many people are infected worldwide, the disea ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 15 | Activity DO |
| Toxoplasmosis | Toxoplasmosis is caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, an obligate intracellular protozoan. Although many people are infected worldwide, the disea ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 15 | Activity MD/PA |
| Transluminal Extraction Coronary Atherectomy | Transluminal coronary atherectomy is performed on heavily calcified and stubborn coronary lesions otherwise not amenable to a conventional percutaneou ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity DO |
| Transluminal Extraction Coronary Atherectomy | Transluminal coronary atherectomy is performed on heavily calcified and stubborn coronary lesions otherwise not amenable to a conventional percutaneou ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA |
| Transmyocardial Laser Extravascular Angiogenesis | Transmyocardial laser extravascular angiogenesis (TMLR) has emerged as an option in patients suffering from chronic refractory angina that can improve ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Transmyocardial Laser Extravascular Angiogenesis | Transmyocardial laser extravascular angiogenesis (TMLR) has emerged as an option in patients suffering from chronic refractory angina that can improve ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Transplantation Osteoporosis | Transplantation has now become a standard treatment option for many end-stage disease processes. As the number of transplantations performed each year ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Transplantation Osteoporosis | Transplantation has now become a standard treatment option for many end-stage disease processes. As the number of transplantations performed each year ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) | Transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy is a rare but severe cause of restrictive cardiomyopathy, caused by the accumulation of transthyretin fibrils in ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 6 | Activity DO |
| Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) | Transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy is a rare but severe cause of restrictive cardiomyopathy, caused by the accumulation of transthyretin fibrils in ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 6 | Activity MD/PA |
| Trastuzumab | Trastuzumab is a biologic antineoplastic agent that, at the time of its FDA approval in 1998, was among the first available targeted chemotherapies. I ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity DO |
| Trastuzumab | Trastuzumab is a biologic antineoplastic agent that, at the time of its FDA approval in 1998, was among the first available targeted chemotherapies. I ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA |
| Treadmill Stress Testing | Exercise testing is a form of cardiovascular stress testing that typically utilizes electrocardiography along with blood pressure monitoring and exerc ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 13 | Activity DO |
| Treadmill Stress Testing | Exercise testing is a form of cardiovascular stress testing that typically utilizes electrocardiography along with blood pressure monitoring and exerc ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 13 | Activity MD/PA |
| Tricuspid Valve Repair | Tricuspid valve repair is almost always performed due to tricuspid regurgitation and in conjunction with left-sided valve surgery or coronary artery b ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Tricuspid Valve Repair | Tricuspid valve repair is almost always performed due to tricuspid regurgitation and in conjunction with left-sided valve surgery or coronary artery b ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Ultrafiltration in Acute Decompensated Heart Failure | Acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) associated with volume overload is responsible for an increasing number of hospital admissions. The volume ov ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Ultrafiltration in Acute Decompensated Heart Failure | Acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) associated with volume overload is responsible for an increasing number of hospital admissions. The volume ov ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Ultrasound Adult Echocardiography Assessment, Protocols, and Interpretation | Echocardiography is a widely performed procedure to diagnose cardiomyopathy, valvular heart disease, aorta, and pericardial disease. This activity rev ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 14 | Activity DO |
| Ultrasound Adult Echocardiography Assessment, Protocols, and Interpretation | Echocardiography is a widely performed procedure to diagnose cardiomyopathy, valvular heart disease, aorta, and pericardial disease. This activity rev ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 14 | Activity MD/PA |
| Ventricular Aneurysm | A left ventricular aneurysm is one of the worst complications after acute myocardial infarction. The natural course leading to the formation of a vent ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 7 | Activity DO |
| Ventricular Aneurysm | A left ventricular aneurysm is one of the worst complications after acute myocardial infarction. The natural course leading to the formation of a vent ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 7 | Activity MD/PA |
| Ventricular Premature Complexes | Ventricular premature complexes (VPCs), or premature ventricular complexes/contractions (PVCs), are ectopic beats that arise from within the ventricle ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity DO |
| Ventricular Premature Complexes | Ventricular premature complexes (VPCs), or premature ventricular complexes/contractions (PVCs), are ectopic beats that arise from within the ventricle ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity MD/PA |
| Vericiguat | Vericiguat is a medication used to manage and treat heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). It is useful for chronic worsening heart fai ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Vericiguat | Vericiguat is a medication used to manage and treat heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). It is useful for chronic worsening heart fai ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Viral Myocarditis | Myocarditis is an inflammatory process of the myocardium. It can present in the acute, subacute, or chronic phase with either focal or diffuse involve ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 11 | Activity DO |
| Viral Myocarditis | Myocarditis is an inflammatory process of the myocardium. It can present in the acute, subacute, or chronic phase with either focal or diffuse involve ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 11 | Activity MD/PA |
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