The Treatment of Cardiogenic Shock with Hemodynamic Support

Faculty:

• William O'Neill

  Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI.

• Jon George

  Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA.

• Navin Kapur

  Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA.

Expiration: 01/17/2017

Location: Online

Requirements for successful completion: In order to receive credit, participants must view all audio-visual presentations and complete both the pre-test, post-test and evaluation form. Participants must score 100% on the activity post-test in order to receive credit. There are no pre-requisites for this activity. Course attendance verification forms are provided upon successful completion of the post-test and evaluation form. No partial credit will be given.

Target Audience: Physicians, residents and trainees, fellows, nurses, surgical techs, physical therapists, and other members of the allied health community whose scope of practice encompasses Cardiovascular.

Course Description: In this live webinar, expert Heart Failure/Transplant, Interventional Cardiology will present optimal operable techniques and treatment options to address The Treatment of Cardiogenic Shock with Hemodynamic Support. The webinar features time for interactive audience discussion and surgical case based scenarios.

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to discuss:

1. Discuss data and indications for Cardiogenic Shock
2. Discuss practical applications of hemodynamic support in cardiogenic shock
3. Discuss the heart team in collaborating in the treatment of cardiogenic shock

Credits: This lecture qualifies for 2 CME credit hours.

Cost: $0.0

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Designation Statement: The University of California, Irvine School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Faculty Disclosures: Dr. William O”Neill discloses he has no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests in relation to this activity.

Dr. Jon George discloses the following relevant financial relationships with a commercial interest: Consultant for Boston Scientific, Abiomed, Medtronic and Volcano. Speaker Bureau for AtraZeneca.

Dr. Navin Kapur, discloses the following relevant financial relationships with a commercial interest: Research Grant, Speaker Honorarium for Abiomed, Maquet, St. Jude, Cardiac Assist and Boston Scientific.

Commercial Support: No commercial support was received for this activity.

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