The “Mayo Clinic Interventional Cardiology Online Board Review” course is designed for cardiologists and cardiovascular fellows who are preparing for the ABIM (American Board of Internal Medicine) Interventional Cardiology certification or recertification exam. It is an online course that covers various aspects of interventional cardiology, including the latest recommendations, procedures, and guidelines.
Course Learning Objectives:
Upon completing this program, participants should be able to:
Describe bleeding risk with “triple therapy” post PCI.
Review current data regarding dual therapy combinations.
Review the use of OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) and IVUS (Intravascular Ultrasound) in assisting with PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention) and plaque assessment.
Describe coronary physiology.
Review the principles of CFR (Coronary Flow Reserve), FFR (Fractional Flow Reserve), and iFR (Instantaneous Wave-Free Ratio).
Determine reperfusion strategy for STEMI (ST-segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction) patients who present to facilities without PCI capability.
Review current evidence for the invasive management of Non-STE-ACS (Non-ST-segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome) patients.
Identify the selection criteria and outcome data for Mitral Clip.
Distinguish the indications, complications, and long-term outcomes of TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement).
Target Audience:
This program is primarily intended for:
Cardiologists and cardiovascular fellows preparing for the ABIM Interventional Cardiology certification/recertification exam.
Cardiovascular practitioners and trainees interested in interventional cardiology topics.
Course Content:
The course consists of presentations delivered by experts in the field of interventional cardiology. Some of the topics covered in the course include:
Drugs used in interventional cardiology.
Radiation physics, imaging, risks, and safety.
Antithrombotic therapy, antiplatelet therapy, and anticoagulation.
Pathophysiology and assessment of atherosclerosis.
Intracoronary imaging techniques like OCT and IVUS.
Peripheral arterial disease and interventions.
Risk assessment and reduction in PCI.
Management of cardiogenic shock.
Transradial PCI.
Device selection for interventions.
Case-based management of specific patient and lesion subsets.
Structural heart disease and percutaneous interventions.
Additional topics such as medical statistics, acute stroke intervention, and myocardial infarction management.
Please note that the course includes supplementary material and additional topics beyond the core interventional cardiology content.
Release Date:
The original release date for this program is October 10, 2022.
This course is an enduring program, which means it may be available for an extended period. However, it’s essential to verify its current availability, as online courses may have expiration dates or be periodically updated with new content.
