Description of Activity
Cardiology Question Bank
Jointly Provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and Eduovisual
Release Date: September 1, 2024
Expiration Date: August 31, 2025
Credit Hours: 23.75
Type of Activity: Enduring Material (Online)
Clinical Vignettes: Real-life clinical scenarios presented to simulate practical situations that healthcare professionals may encounter in their practice.
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs): Each clinical vignette is followed by a single best answer MCQ with five options, designed to test the learner's understanding and application of the material.
Immediate Feedback: Detailed explanations for both correct and incorrect answers are provided to reinforce learning and address misconceptions
Overview/Description
The series covers a comprehensive range of cardiology topics, including:
Subspecialty Topic | Number of Questions | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
Cardiovascular Infections | 78 | 1.5 |
Adult Congenital Heart Disease | 220 | 3.75 |
Pericardial Disease | 75 | 1.25 |
Syncope and Hypotension | 79 | 1.5 |
Hypertensive Disease | 190 | 3.25 |
Arrhythmia | 137 | 2.5 |
Ischemic Heart Disease | 283 | 4.75 |
Myocardial Disease | 195 | 3.25 |
Valvulopathies | 115 | 2 |
Learning Objectives
By the end of this CME activity, participants will be able to:
Identify Clinical Features: Recognize and differentiate the clinical features of various cardiac conditions, through detailed patient history and physical examination findings.
Interpret Diagnostic Findings: Gain proficiency in interpreting diagnostic tests, such as ECGs and echocardiograms, to identify characteristic findings of specific cardiac conditions.
Apply Current Guidelines: Utilize current guidelines and evidence-based practices for the diagnosis and management of cardiac diseases.
Enhance Clinical Decision-Making: Integrate clinical findings, diagnostic results, and patient history to make informed and effective clinical decisions.
Specific Measurable Goals
Knowledge Improvement: Demonstrate increased knowledge in the diagnosis and management of various cardiology conditions.
Skills Enhancement: Improve diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills.
Performance Improvement: Apply knowledge to clinical practice, resulting in better patient outcomes.
Target Audience
This activity is designed for physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners engaged in the care of patients with cardiovascular diseases.
Faculty
Oloruntobi Rahaman, MD, affiliated with M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital, Maplewood, Minnesota
Oludamilola Oluleye, MD, affiliated with Essentia-Health, Fargo, North Dakota
Content Outline (1372 Questions)
Each topic includes interactive clinical vignettes with multiple-choice questions and comprehensive rationales/explanations. Additionally, there are video lectures featuring high-quality graphics and animations to enhance and reinforce the learning material.
Valvulopathies: 115 Questions
Topic | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
Aortic Regurgitation | 20 |
Aortic Stenosis | 20 |
Mitral Regurgitation | 25 |
Mitral Stenosis | 25 |
Prosthetic Heart Valve | 25 |
Myocardial Diseases: 195 Questions
Topic | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy | 20 |
Cor Pulmonale | 10 |
Myocarditis | 30 |
Dilated Cardiomyopathy | 35 |
Cardiogenic Shock | 20 |
Heart Failure | 60 |
Restrictive Cardiomyopathy | 20 |
Ischemic Heart Disease: 283 Questions
Topic | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
Cardiac Wall Rupture | 10 |
Left Ventricular Pseudoaneursym | 9 |
Papillary Muscle Rupture | 10 |
Ventricular Septal Rupture | 10 |
Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection | 10 |
Non-CAD ST Elevation | 17 |
Non-CAD Troponin Rise | 12 |
Non ST Elevation-ACS | 12 |
STEMI Management | 10 |
Septal STEMI | 10 |
Posterior Wall STEMI | 10 |
Lateral Wall STEMI | 7 |
Right Ventricular Wall STEMI | 14 |
Inferior Wall STEMI | 17 |
Anterior Wall STEMI | 10 |
Coronary Artery Aneurysm | 15 |
Coronary Atherosclerosis | 17 |
Remote Myocardial Infarction | 10 |
Cardiac Aneurysm | 13 |
Non Cardiac Chest Pain | 18 |
Non-ischemic Cardiac Chest Pain | 12 |
Ischemic Cardiac Chest Pain | 20 |
Dynamic Left Ventricular Outflow Obstruction | 10 |
Arrhythmia: 137 Questions
Topic | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia | 12 |
Other Wide Complex Tachycardia | 12 |
Ventricular Tachycardia | 15 |
Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia | 10 |
Atrial Flutter | 15 |
Supraventricular Tachycardia | 12 |
Atrioventricular Block | 17 |
Sinus Node Dysfunction | 12 |
Atrial Fibrillation | 22 |
Channelopathies | 10 |
Hypertensive Disease: 190 Questions
Topic | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
Secondary Hypertension | 30 |
Hypertensive Crisis | 20 |
Resistant Hypertension | 27 |
Hypertensive Renal Disease | 22 |
Hypertensive Heart Disease | 20 |
Essential Hypertension | 51 |
Hypertension in Pregnancy | 20 |
Syncope and Hypotension: 79 Questions
Topic | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
Cardiogenic Syncope | 34 |
Orthostatic hypotension | 15 |
Reflex Syncope | 15 |
Psychogenic Syncope | 15 |
Pericardial Disease: 75 Questions
Topic | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
Cardiac Tamponade | 22 |
Constrictive Pericarditis | 18 |
Effusive Contrictive Pericarditis | 18 |
Pericarditis | 17 |
Adult Congenital Heart Disease: 220 Questions
Topic | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
Atrial Septal Defect | 17 |
Bicuspid Aortic Valve | 30 |
Dextrocardia | 30 |
Eisenmenger Syndrome | 20 |
Patent Ductus Arteriosus | 20 |
Patent Foramen Ovale | 20 |
Pulmonary Stenosis | 30 |
Tetralogy of Fallot | 33 |
Ventricular Septal Defect | 20 |
Cardiovascular Infections
Topic | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
Pericardial Space Infections | 33 |
Infective Endocarditis | 22 |
Implantable Device Infection | 23 |
Method of Participation and Request for Credit
Assessment Methods
Case-Based Questions: Clinical vignettes with accompanying questions are available and scored on eduovisual.com.
Post-Test Questions: Available through CME University, accessible via a hyperlink on eduovisual.com. If you have questions regarding the certification of this activity, please contact PIM via email at inquiries@pimed.com.
Joint Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and Eduovisual. Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Designation
Physician Continuing Medical Education
The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring for a maximum of 23.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
PAs may claim a maximum of 23.75 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society
Continuing Nursing Education
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 23.75 contact hours.
ABIM-MOC
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 23.75 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
American Board of Surgery (ABS) Continuous Certification Program
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME and/or Self-Assessment requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
Evaluation and Feedback
Participants are encouraged to provide feedback through the feedback portal on eduovisual.com. This feedback will be utilized to improve future activities and ensure the highest educational standards.
Logistics
The CME activity will be available on eduovisual.com starting August 26, 2024. Participants can register and participate in the activity at their convenience from any location.
Disclosures
Faculty and planners have disclosed no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests.
Commercial Support
No commercial support was received for this project.
Registration and Contact Information
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Computer System Requirements
Desktop
Laptop
iPad
Mobile Phone
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The planners of this activity do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the planners. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.
Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient's conditions and possible contraindications and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer's product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.
