2024 Cardiology Symposium

Upon completion of this lecture, learners will be able to:

1. Describe 12 lead interpretation of axis deviations that could indicate fascicular blocks.
2. Given a 12 lead determine the presence of Bundle Branch Block.
3. Define and describe the clinical significance of a bifascicular block.
4. Discuss various strategies is managing bifascicular block.

Upon completion of this lecture, learners will be able to:

1. Discuss the changes relating to the 2010 and 2015 Tachycardia Guidelines.
2. Describe the limitations of lead II monitoring and the benefits of a 12 lead.
3. Describe the three things needed to be ready for tachycardia. 
4. Describe 5 criteria for proving VT on a 12 Lead ECG.
5. Given a new tachycardia algorithm, use the information to discuss treatment options.

Upon completion of this lecture, learners will be able to:

1. Review the epidemiology, classification, and implication of peripheral vascular disease.
2. Identify the common complaints to suspect peripheral vascular disease.
3. Discuss screening tests to identify peripheral vascular disease and what procedures can be performed for treatment.

Upon completion of this lecture, learners will be able to:

1. Identify what will constitute the "Last Pandemic in Cardiovascular Disease," and why it may kill 10X more humans than COVID-19.
2. Discuss noninvasive screening testing for catching carotid brain artery, coronary artery, and lower extremity peripheral arterial disease before it can hurt patients or lead to limb loss.
3. Discuss how vascular bypass surgery is being replaced by new outpatient "endovascular" procedures that can be performed through the wrist and foot arteries.
4. List the medications that represent "best medical therapy" for each of the following:  carotid artery disease,  coronary artery disease, and leg peripheral artery disease.

Upon completion of the lecture, learners will be able to:

1. Define Structural Heart Disease and Structural Cardiology.
2. Discuss how to identify patients who can benefit from transcatheter therapies and when to refer.
3. Review how to identify hospitalized patients that can benefit from acute interventions when surgery is not an option.

Upon completion of this lecture, learners will be able to:

1. Describe the different types of CIEDs used commonly in clinic practice.
2. Describe basic indications for pacemakers and defibrillators.
3. Understand basic programming settings for cardiac pacemakers.

Upon completion of this lecture, learners will be able to:

1. Recognize risk factors for Acute MI mortality.
2. Review unique challenges of MI treatment in Montana.
3. Discuss treatment of acute MI for critical access hospitals.

Upon completion of this lecture, learners will be able to:

1. Discuss the incidence and pathophysiology of atrial fibrillation.
2. Discuss stroke mitigation strategies.
3. Updated discussion of rate vs rhythm control, including the importance of early intervention.
4. Discuss the importance of risk factor modification.

Upon completion of this lecture, learners will be able to:

1. Review current strategies of pharmaceuticals.
2. Review current mechanical strategies.
3. Review when to refer for a higher level of care.

Upon completion of this lecture, learners will be able to:

1. Define cardiogenic shock and how to correctly identify it.
2. Discuss different phenotypes of cardiogenic shock.
3. Review pharmacological and temporary mechanical circulatory support options for cardiogenic shock.