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Enhance your cardiology knowledge with our expert-led free online courses. Learn at your own pace with various formats and resources, including infographics, expert videos, podcasts, and interactive learning modules. Stay informed about heart conditions, diagnostic tools, and advancements in cardiovascular medicine.

About Specialization

Cardiology is a medical specialty that focuses on the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders related to the heart and blood vessels. Cardiologists, specialists in this field, address a broad spectrum of cardiovascular conditions, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, and valvular disorders. Primary care clinicians play a crucial role in recognizing patients at risk for cardiac amyloidosis and referring them to specialty care. Nurse practitioners are also heavily involved in the management and care of patients with cardiovascular conditions.

Scope of cardiology

Cardiology involves a comprehensive approach, utilizing diagnostic tools such as electrocardiography (ECG), echocardiography, and cardiac catheterization to assess cardiac function, and offers various cardiology CME opportunities for healthcare professionals. Cardiology CME courses cover a wide range of cardiovascular topics, including AV nodal reentrant tachycardia and mitral stenosis. Cardiologists work closely with patients to develop personalized treatment plans that may include lifestyle modifications, medications, and interventional procedures like angioplasty or coronary artery bypass surgery, informed by the latest clinical trial data. Guideline-directed medical therapy is essential in optimizing patient care and improving outcomes. Advances in cardiology include the development of novel therapies, such as transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and remote monitoring technologies, to enhance patient care and outcomes, offering new treatment options. Physician assistants play a significant role in the management of cardiovascular conditions, working alongside cardiologists. Vascular medicine encompasses contemporary approaches to antithrombotic therapies for coronary and peripheral atherosclerosis. Identifying patients who would benefit from specific treatment options is crucial for effective management. The field also addresses conditions like cardiac amyloidosis, emphasizing early detection and new treatment options.

Cardiology - CME materials at their best

Continuing medical education is vital for keeping healthcare professionals updated on the latest advancements. The field of cardiology plays a crucial role in preventing and managing cardiovascular diseases, contributing to overall heart health and well-being, and improving population health.
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Cases, Cases, Cases from St. Michael's Hospital...

Chi-Ming Chow

Specialty:  Cardiology
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Echocardiography video: 20 interesting and challenging cases from St. Michael's Echo Lab. Speaker: ​Dr. Yazeed Almalki. Date: October 6, 2023.   

Mitral Stenosis - Causes, Pathophysiology and...

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Mitral stenosis is a condition characterized by obstruction of blood flow across the mitral valve from the left atrium to the left ventricle. The mechanical obstruction leads to increases in pressure...

Huge Thrombus in Left Atrium

Mohammed Zidan

Specialty:  Cardiology
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This video provides a huge thrombus in left atrium. Presented by Taher Saied. 

Huge Thrombus in Left Ventricle

Mohammed Zidan

Specialty:  Cardiology
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This video provides a huge thrombus in left ventricle. Presented by Taher Saied.

Visualizing LAA Thrombus

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Presented with acute confusion. Found large LAA thrombus detected by transthoracic echo. 

Physiologically Single Ventricle

Mohammed Zidan

Specialty:  Cardiology
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This short video provides physiological single ventricle.

Echo to the Rescue: Role of Echocardiography...

Chi-Ming Chow

Specialty:  Cardiology
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Speaker: Dr. Aws S. Almufleh. Title: echo to the rescue: role of echocardiography interpretation and reporting in optimizing the care of patients with cardiac amyloidosis. Objectives: 1. Review clinical...

Echocardiographic Evaluation of Prosthetic Mitral...

Chi-Ming Chow

Specialty:  Cardiology
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Echocardiographic evaluation of prosthetic mitral valves. Speaker: Dr. Thomas Raissi. Objectives: 1. Describe normal echocardiographic findings of bioprosthetic and mechanical mitral valves. 2. Discuss...

Hocus Pocus: Using POCUS for Volume & Hemodynamics...

Chi-Ming Chow

Specialty:  Cardiology
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Hocus Pocus: Using POCUS for Volume & Hemodynamics Assessment and Quick Peculiar Diagnoses. Speaker: Dr. Noah Lewis Cardiology Resident, St. Michael's Hospital. Objectives: 1. What diagnoses &...

Echo How to Series: Basics of Myocardial Strain

Chi-Ming Chow

Specialty:  Cardiology
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Echo how to series: basics of myocardial strain. Speaker: ​Flora Wang MD FRCPC Echo Fellow, St. Michael's Hospital | University of Toronto. Objectives: • Discuss basic concepts of myocardial mechanics...

Echo Core Curriculum: Basics of Echo Doppler...

Chi-Ming Chow

Specialty:  Cardiology
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Speaker: Dr Yazeed Almalki Echo Fellow, St. Michael's Hospital Objectives: 1. Understand the basics of sound wave physics. 2. Discuss Doppler principles, including Doppler shift, Doppler modalities,...

A Case of Pulmonary Embolism with Thrombus in...

Mohammed Zidan

Specialty:  Cardiology
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This short video provides a case of pulmonary embolism with thrombus in transit.

Echo Core Curriculum: Comprehensive Transthoracic...

Chi-Ming Chow

Specialty:  Cardiology
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Echo core curriculum: comprehensive transthoracic echocardiogram. Speaker: Dr. Claudia Frankfurter Cardiology Resident, University of Toronto Comprehensive Transthoracic Echocardiogram. Objectives: 1....

Pulmonary Embolism or Pulmonary Embolism That...

Chi-Ming Chow

Specialty:  Cardiology
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Pulmonary Embolism or Pulmonary Embolism That is the Question. Speaker: Dr. Robert Jackson. Objectives: 1. Can multi-modal ultrasound effectively diagnose pulmonary embolism? 2. Review the echocardiographic...

Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis:...

Chi-Ming Chow

Specialty:  Cardiology
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Dr. Ahmed Alabbasi on rheumatic fever and rheumatic mitral stenosis: a review of the guidelines. Objectives: 1. Review epidemiology and pathophysiology of rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease...

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