ABIM Cardiovascular Disease Certification Examination Exam Prep

ABIM Cardiovascular Disease Prep Course (Cardiology)

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Course Outline — 9 Chapters, 81 Lessons

1 Foundations And Diagnostics 9 lessons ▾

1.1 — Cardiac Physiology And Hemodynamics

1.1.1 Pressure-Volume Loops Preview

1.1.2 Cardiac Output And Filling Pressures Locked

1.1.3 Shock Hemodynamic Profiles Locked

1.2 — ECG And Rhythm Interpretation

1.2.1 ECG Intervals And Axis Locked

1.2.2 Ischemia And Infarction Patterns Locked

1.2.3 Conduction Blocks And Bradyarrhythmias Locked

1.3 — Imaging And Functional Testing

1.3.1 Echocardiography Essentials Locked

1.3.2 Stress Test Selection Locked

1.3.3 Cardiac CT And MR Use Locked

2 Coronary Artery Disease 9 lessons ▾

2.1 — Stable Ischemic Heart Disease

2.1.1 Chronic Coronary Syndrome Framework Locked

2.1.2 Antianginal Pharmacology Locked

2.1.3 Stable CAD Test Strategy Locked

2.2 — Acute Coronary Syndromes

2.2.1 ACS Classification And Biomarkers Locked

2.2.2 NSTEMI Risk Stratification Locked

2.2.3 STEMI Reperfusion And Complications Locked

2.3 — Antithrombotics And Revascularization

2.3.1 Antiplatelet Therapy Principles Locked

2.3.2 Anticoagulation In ACS Locked

2.3.3 Revascularization Decision Pathways Locked

3 Heart Failure And Cardiomyopathies 9 lessons ▾

3.1 — Heart Failure Syndromes

3.1.1 HF Classification And Staging Locked

3.1.2 Acute Decompensated HF Evaluation Locked

3.1.3 Chronic HF Management Pathway Locked

3.2 — Reduced And Preserved EF

3.2.1 HFrEF Guideline Therapies Locked

3.2.2 HFpEF Phenotypes And Treatment Locked

3.2.3 Device Therapy In HF Locked

3.3 — Cardiomyopathy Patterns

3.3.1 Dilated And Secondary Cardiomyopathies Locked

3.3.2 Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Recognition Locked

3.3.3 Restrictive And Infiltrative Cardiomyopathies Locked

4 Arrhythmias And Electrophysiology 9 lessons ▾

4.1 — Bradyarrhythmias And Syncope

4.1.1 Sinus Node Dysfunction Locked

4.1.2 Syncope Risk Stratification Locked

4.1.3 Pacing Indications And Referral Locked

4.2 — Supraventricular Tachyarrhythmias

4.2.1 Atrial Fibrillation Fundamentals Locked

4.2.2 Narrow Complex Tachycardia Patterns Locked

4.2.3 AF Rate Rhythm Anticoagulation Locked

4.3 — Ventricular Arrhythmias And Devices

4.3.1 Wide Complex Tachycardia Principles Locked

4.3.2 Inherited Arrhythmia Syndromes Locked

4.3.3 ICD Use And Secondary Prevention Locked

5 Valvular And Structural Disease 9 lessons ▾

5.1 — Valvular Stenosis Syndromes

5.1.1 Murmur And Valve Exam Clues Locked

5.1.2 Aortic Stenosis Severity And Symptoms Locked

5.1.3 Mitral Stenosis Management Pathway Locked

5.2 — Valvular Regurgitation Syndromes

5.2.1 Aortic Regurgitation Physiology Locked

5.2.2 Mitral Regurgitation Etiologies Locked

5.2.3 Valve Intervention Timing Locked

5.3 — Endocarditis And Structural Disorders

5.3.1 Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis Locked

5.3.2 Prosthetic Valve Complications Locked

5.3.3 ASD PFO And Shunts Locked

6 Hypertension And Prevention 9 lessons ▾

6.1 — Hypertension Evaluation And Treatment

6.1.1 Blood Pressure Classification Locked

6.1.2 Secondary Hypertension Clues Locked

6.1.3 Hypertensive Emergency Management Locked

6.2 — Lipids And Atherosclerosis Prevention

6.2.1 Lipoproteins And Risk Basics Locked

6.2.2 Statin And Nonstatin Therapy Locked

6.2.3 Primary Secondary Prevention Strategy Locked

6.3 — Antithrombotic And Lifestyle Prevention

6.3.1 Aspirin Prevention Principles Locked

6.3.2 Lifestyle Risk Reduction Measures Locked

6.3.3 Prevention In Complex Comorbidity Locked

7 Vascular And Aortic Disease 9 lessons ▾

7.1 — Peripheral And Carotid Disease

7.1.1 Peripheral Arterial Disease Basics Locked

7.1.2 PAD Medical And Exercise Therapy Locked

7.1.3 Carotid Disease Revascularization Decisions Locked

7.2 — Aortic Syndromes And Aneurysms

7.2.1 Aortic Dissection Recognition Locked

7.2.2 Aortic Aneurysm Surveillance Locked

7.2.3 Acute Aortic Management Pathway Locked

7.3 — Venous And Embolic Disorders

7.3.1 Deep Vein Thrombosis Principles Locked

7.3.2 Pulmonary Embolism Risk Patterns Locked

7.3.3 Anticoagulation Duration Decisions Locked

8 Pulmonary Vascular Pericardial Congenital 9 lessons ▾

8.1 — Pulmonary Hypertension And RV Failure

8.1.1 Pulmonary Hypertension Classification Locked

8.1.2 Right Heart Hemodynamic Interpretation Locked

8.1.3 PH Management And Referral Locked

8.2 — Pericardial And Myocardial Inflammation

8.2.1 Acute Pericarditis Features Locked

8.2.2 Effusion Tamponade And Constriction Locked

8.2.3 Pericardial Treatment Decisions Locked

8.3 — Adult Congenital Heart Disease

8.3.1 Adult Congenital Lesion Patterns Locked

8.3.2 Coarctation And Bicuspid Aortopathy Locked

8.3.3 ACHD Referral And Pregnancy Risk Locked

9 Critical Care And Board Integration 9 lessons ▾

9.1 — Cardiogenic Shock And Mechanical Complications

9.1.1 Cardiogenic Shock Recognition Locked

9.1.2 Post-MI Mechanical Complications Locked

9.1.3 Vasoactive And Support Principles Locked

9.2 — Perioperative And Special Situations

9.2.1 Preoperative Cardiac Risk Assessment Locked

9.2.2 Cardiac Issues Around Noncardiac Procedures Locked

9.2.3 Pregnancy And Cardio-Oncology Essentials Locked

9.3 — Integrated Board Reasoning

9.3.1 Chest Pain Differential Integration Locked

9.3.2 Dyspnea And Edema Integration Locked

9.3.3 Next Best Step Strategy Locked

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