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ForwardPhysician Resources: Asymptomatic Severe Coronary Disease - Detection to Decisions. Do we know the proper management?
In this CME, Krishna V. Tummalapalli, MD, discusses how to explain the importance of early detection of coronary artery disease and describe how early identification can reduce future cardiovascular events and identify appropriate first line medical therapy strategies for patients with asymptomatic stable ischemic heart disease. Dr. Tummalapalli also explains how to differentiate between medical therapy, PCI, and CABG for stable ischemic heart disease and apply clinical judgment to determine which therapy is most appropriate in various patient scenarios.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Explain the importance of early detection of coronary artery disease and describe how early identification can reduce future cardiovascular events.
- Identify appropriate first-line medical therapy strategies for patients with asymptomatic stable ischemic heart disease.
- Differentiate between medical therapy, PCI, and CABG for stable ischemic heart disease and apply clinical judgment to determine which therapy is most appropriate in various patient scenarios.
Krishna V. Tummalapalli, MD, - Clinical Instructor of Medicine
Disclosures:
No members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships with any companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
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