Acute Coronary Syndrome

A continuing medical education activity sponsored by NAMCP and AAMCN
This activity was held live on at the 2006 Fall Managed Care Forum.
This activity is valid from May 23, 2007 to May 31, 2008.

 

Audience: This activity is intended for healthcare professionals practicing in managed care environments.

Instructions for CME/CEU: View the presentation, answer the post test, complete the evaluation form and submit to keads@namcp.org . You will have the option on the post test/evaluation page to submit your forms electronically or by faxing them to Katie Eads at 804-747-5316.

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Summary
One of the most powerful manifestations of atherosclerosis is acute coronary syndrome. Acute coronary
syndrome (ACS) is an endpoint of atherosclerosis, which results in limited blood flow to the heart muscle
resulting in symptoms (chest pain) and or hemodynamic decompensation. ACS requires early
recognition and aggressive intervention. A combination of surgical interventions and pharmacologic
therapy is used to reopen obstructed coronary vessels and decrease morbidity and mortality related to
ACS.

Objectives
 Identify at risk patients for acute coronary syndrome
 Review epidemiology of acute coronary syndrome
 Recognize treatment strategies for improved outcomes

Instructions for CME: View the presentation, answer the post test and complete the evaluation form and submit to keads@namcp.org .  A score of 70% must be achieved to receive continuing education credits.  You will have the option on the post test/evaluation page to submit your forms electronically or by faxing them to Katie Eads at 804-747-5316.

Faculty: Binoy Singh, MD, FACC, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Center for Interventional Vascular Therapy, Columbia University Medical Center, Columbia University of College of Physicians and Surgeons .
   

Disclosure:

Dr. Singh has no financial relationships that present a real or perceived conflict of interest.

Accreditation & Designation

The National Association of Managed Care Physicians (NAMCP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. NAMCP designates this activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category I creditsTM. Each physician should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The American Association of Managed Care Nurses (AAMCN) has been approved as a provider of continuing education by the Virginia Nurses Association (VNA) VNA is accredited as an approver of continuing education in nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Nurses who complete this activity will be awarded 1.0 contact hours. 

This activity has been approved by the American Board of Managed Care Nursing for 1.0 contact hours toward CMCN recertification requirements.

 

This activity is supported by an educational grant from

Bristol Myers-Squibb/Sanofi Pharmaceuticals Partnership