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Learn About Acute Coronary Syndromes on Webcast

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Learn About Acute Coronary Syndromes on Webcast.  Learners should expect to learn the underlying pathophysiology of acute coronary syndromes, updated recommendations on recognition and management of acute coronary syndrome, and the management of cardiogenic shock after acute coronary syndrome.

In 1961, Desmond Julian first described what was is how called a “Coronary Care Unit”. He recommended clustering acute coronary syndrome patients together where they could be monitored by continuous EKG, had medications and defibrillators close by and perhaps most importantly had trained nursing care available to quickly recognize arrhythmias and treat them with CPR and defibrillation. This system cut early mortality in half.

The latter half of the 20th century also saw huge leaps in acute coronary care with the invention of fibrinolytics and then cardiac angioplasty and stents. For this program, we’ve invited one of Ohio State University’s Cardiology experts to teach us about the modern epidemiology, spectrum of disease and treatment of acute coronary syndromes. We’re pleased to introduce Assistant Professor and interventional cardiologist Dr. Ellen Liu.

As a result of this educational activity, webcast participants will be able to:

  • Review the epidemiology and underlying pathophysiology of acute coronary syndromes
  • Discuss the updated recommendations on evaluation as well as medical and invasive management of acute coronary syndrome

You’ll also learn about the following:

  • Risk Factors
  • Prognosis
  • Atypical Symptoms
  • Initial Workup
  • Platelet Inhibitors
  • Thrombolytics
  • Lipids
  • Cardiac Rehabilitation

You can find this and many other MedNet21 programs on the OSU – CCME website.

Call our MedNet21 Program Manager at 614.293.3473 for more details about subscribing to MedNet21 as a hospital or as an individual.  You can also e-mail him at derrick.freeman@osumc.edu.

Get An Update on Stroke Prevention and Rehabilitation on Webcast

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Get An Update on Stroke Prevention and Rehabilitation on Webcast.  This webcast will discuss Stroke: Prevention and Rehabilitation. Thanks to Johann Jakob Wepfer and many other pioneers that came after him, our understanding of stroke have evolved tremendously. But knowing the pathology behind stroke is only part of the equation. We must also use that knowledge to help our patients recover from stroke and importantly, prevent strokes from happening in the first place. In the United States, someone has a stroke every 40 seconds and is the leading cause of long-term disability.

To guide us through the current data and practice, we’ve invited one of Ohio State University’s Cerebrovascular and Neurocritical Care experts. We’re pleased to introduce Assistant Professor of Neurology Dr. Matthew Gusler.

What you’ll learn in this webcast

As a result of this educational activity, webcast participants will be able to:

  • Understand Risk Factors for Stroke, particularly the modifiable risk factors and their relative contribution to stroke risk.
  • Understand Expected Recovery Course for Different Neurological Symptoms after stroke.
  • Review General Counseling to Give to Stroke Survivors and Caregivers.

You’ll also learn about the following:

  • Stroke Prognosis
  • Recovery

You can find this and many other MedNet21 programs on the OSU – CCME website. Call our MedNet21 Webcast Producer at 614.293.3473 for more details about subscribing to MedNet21 as a hospital or as an individual.  You can also e-mail him at derrick.freeman@osumc.edu.

Experts Discuss Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation on Webcast

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OSUWexnerbloglogo2014 Experts Discuss Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation on Webcast. In the 1980’s, cardiac rehab emerged as the standard of practice for most patients. Pulmonary rehabilitation was also found to be an effective treatment for patients with chronic lung disease. On this CME webcast, we are going to bring you up to date with the current concepts in both cardiac and pulmonary rehab. I’m pleased to welcome cardiologist and Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, Dr. Wesley Milks. And also, pulmonologist and Professor of Internal Medicine, Dr. Philip Diaz.

View a video introduction of this webcast

What you’ll learn in this webcast

As a result of this educational activity, webcast participants will be able to: discuss the role of the USPSTF and how to interpret their recommendations; review pediatric preventative measures including physical examination, screening questionnaires, laboratory testing, and behavioral interventions; recognize top health screenings that impact morbidity and mortality of general population; and prioritize preventive health screenings based on informed discussion with patients.

You’ll also learn about the following:

  • Indications for cardiac rehabilitation
  • Indications for pulmonary rehabilitation
  • Pre-cardiac rehab evaluation
  • Exercise after completion of cardiac rehabilitation

You can find this and many other MedNet21 programs on the OSU – CCME website.

Call our MedNet21 Program Manager at 614.293.3473 for more details about subscribing to MedNet21 as a hospital or as an individual. You can also e-mail him at derrick.freeman@osumc.edu.