The Heart Course ECG Workshop - MP3 Audio

An In-Depth and Intensive ECG Workshop with Amal Mattu, MD

ECG Workshop Topics

Dysrhythmias To Die For

The ability to diagnose and treat dysrhythmias is an essential emergency medicine skill. In many cases, incorrect diagnosis can lead to deadly delays in treatment or treatment with medications that produce hemodynamic collapse. These presentations are designed to advance the skills of even experienced practitioners through the use of real ED cases, and emphasis will be placed on pearls and pitfalls in ECG diagnosis.

Electrocardiography of Cardiac Ischemia

Through a series of multiple case-presentations, Dr. Mattu will teach participants the recognition of cardiac ischemia, as well as common mimics and confounders. He will also teach some of the common pitfalls that can lead to disastrous outcomes. Whether you are a new graduate or a seasoned clinician, you are going to learn new and useful information that will truly make a difference in patient care and will save lives!

Here’s What You’ll Learn:

  • Recognize the Subtle ECG Signs of Impending Infarctions
  • Find Out Which Drugs Should Never Be Used to Treat WPW
  • Be Able to Search Out the Findings of Arrhythmic Syncope
  • Pick Up the Elusive ECG Clues for Myocarditis
  • And so much more…

Target Audience

The ECG Workshop is intended for physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and advanced practice professionals that provide care to patients with acute cardiovascular problems.

Learning Objectives

  • Recognize the Subtle ECG Signs of Impending Infarctions
  • Discuss Which Drugs Should Never Be Used to Treat WPW
  • Search Out the Findings of Arrhythmic Syncope
  • Explain the Elusive ECG Clues for Myocarditis
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 5.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • 5.50 Certificate of Participation
Course opens: 
09/01/2022
Course expires: 
09/01/2025
Cost:
$195.00
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Amal Mattu, MD, FACEP completed an emergency medicine residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, after which he completed a teaching fellowship with a special focus on emergency cardiology. Since joining the faculty at the University of Maryland in 1996, he has developed an academic niche in emergency cardiology and electrocardiography, and he also enjoys teaching and writing about other topics such as emergency geriatrics, faculty development, and risk management. He currently is a tenured professor and Vice Chair of Emergency Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

The Center for Emergency Medical Education (CEME) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Center for Emergency Medical Education (CEME) designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 5.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Available Credit

  • 5.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • 5.50 Certificate of Participation

Price

Cost:
$195.00
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