10/16/25 - Anesthesiology Grand Rounds - Cardiac disease: stories and fun facts-Mario Montealegre, MD

This Grand Rounds session for anesthesiology professionals explores intriguing stories and facts about cardiac disease, pharmacology, and the origins of cardiovascular terminology, with special emphasis on their impact in art and culture. Participants will review historical perspectives, examine the etymology of key medical terms, and discover connections between heart disease and notable works of art to enrich clinical understanding and engagement.

 

Target Audience

Anesthesiologists and anesthesiologists-in-training and other anesthesia professionals, nurse anesthetists and anesthesia assistants.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Analyze specific historical events relevant to the practice of cardiac anesthesia.
  • Interpret the effects of cardiac disease in specific works of art.
  • Appraise the role of historical perspective in generating learning opportunities in medicine.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
10/16/2025
Course expires: 
10/16/2028
ISER
United States

Mario Montealegre, MD — Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, Associate Program Director, ACTA Fellowship, Yale University School of Medicine
No relationships with industry relevant to the content of this educational activity have been disclosed.

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In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh 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.

Physician (CME)

The University of Pittsburgh designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other Healthcare Professionals
Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.
 

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 Attendance
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