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Chapter 1

The importance of thinking ahead

Planning ahead is crucial in cardiology lab testing. Learn about various phases of testing, avoiding collection mistakes, and applying predictive values to real-life diagnoses.
7 Lessons
25m 3s
The importance of thinking ahead intro
40s
Going on a journey with your blood sample
8m 15s
Avoiding mistakes in sample collection
5m 32s
Understanding sensitivity and specificity
2m 58s
Interpreting predictive values
4m 13s
Applying predictive values to real-life diagnoses
3m 25s
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Chapter 2

Biomarkers in acute coronary syndrome

Get stuck into acute coronary syndrome lab tests. Learn about the various biomarkers, algorithms, and tools used to evaluate STEMI, non-ST-elevation ACS, and reinfarction.
11 Lessons
38m 38s
Biomarkers in acute coronary syndrome intro
46s
Defining acute coronary syndrome
2m 39s
Introducing troponins
2m 44s
Exploring different troponin assays
5m 59s
Introducing other cardiac biomarkers
4m 58s
Avoiding pitfalls
3m 56s
Diagnosing non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI)
5m 36s
Using diagnostic algorithms
5m 3s
Diagnosing periprocedural myocardial infarction
4m 5s
Interpreting troponin in chronic kidney disease
2m 52s
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Chapter 3

Natriuretic peptides and heart failure

Here, you’ll cover the relationship between natriuretic peptides and heart failure, how they’re used in diagnosis, and interpreting labs after neprilysin inhibitor treatment.
7 Lessons
28m 6s
Natriuretic peptides and heart failure intro
57s
Learning how heart failure develops
6m 31s
Getting to know natriuretic peptides
5m 16s
Diagnosing heart failure with natriuretic peptides
7m 25s
Interpreting labs after neprilysin inhibitor treatment
4m 11s
Avoiding pitfalls
3m 46s
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Chapter 4

Labs in dyslipidemia and cardiovascular disease

Learn about the role of lipids in atherosclerosis, lab markers used to assess cardiovascular risk, and differentiating between primary and secondary causes of dyslipidemia.
9 Lessons
36m 27s
Labs in dyslipidemia and cardiovascular disease intro
48s
Exploring lipoprotein metabolism
7m 59s
Screening for dyslipidemia
4m 30s
Grasping the role of lipids in atherosclerosis
4m 32s
Assessing lipids in cardiovascular patients
4m 7s
Discovering additional lipid markers
4m 50s
Thinking about differentials
5m 30s
Changing diet and lifestyle
4m 11s
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Chapter 5

Lab markers in pulmonary embolism

Catch your breath as you finish the course with pulmonary embolism testing. Learn about D-dimer testing, tools, and prognostic markers used in the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism.
8 Lessons
22m 55s
Lab markers in pulmonary embolism intro
47s
Reviewing pulmonary embolism
3m 22s
Understanding D-dimer testing
4m 5s
Getting to know the diagnostic tools
4m 16s
Diagnosing pulmonary embolism
4m 48s
Guiding therapy using lab markers
5m 1s
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Cardiology Lab Essentials outro
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Anna Wonnerth, MD
Anna is a Certified Family Physician and Specialist in Clinical Chemistry.
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CME credit information
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of CME Consultants and Medmastery GmbH. CME Consultants is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Consultants designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.