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Forward11/20/25 - Anesthesiology Grand Rounds - Preventing Sudden Cardiac Death: Cardiac Screening, Sudden Cardiac Arrest and Project ADAM- Brian J. Funari, MD
This activity will enhance clinicians’ ability to perform comprehensive pre-sports cardiac screening, including history, family history, and physical examination, while applying evidence-based algorithms for testing and referral. Participants will also strengthen recognition of common causes of sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes and improve strategies for primary and secondary prevention to reduce morbidity and mortality.
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:
- Conduct comprehensive pre-sports participation cardiac screening evaluations, incorporating appropriate history, family history, and physical examination.
- Apply evidence-based screening algorithms to determine appropriate cardiac testing and initiate timely referral to Cardiology.
- Identify common etiologies of sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes through clinical assessment and risk stratification.
- Implement strategies for primary and secondary prevention of sudden cardiac arrest and death in athletic populations.
Bryan J. Funari MD, — Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Fetal and Pediatric Cardiology
No relationships with industry relevant to the content of this educational activity have been disclosed.
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