Acute Coronary Syndrome

Overview

4.7 out of 5 (160 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

9

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

1 Sep 2023

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Acute coronary syndrome refers to a group of diseases in which blood flow to the heart is decreases. Some examples include ST-elevation myocardial infarction, non-ST elevation myocardial infarction, and unstable angina. This activity reviews the evaluation and treatment of patients with acute coronary syndrome, and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in caring for these patients.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify risk factors for acute coronary syndrome.
  • Identify how a patient with acute coronary syndrome might present, and describe the evaluation that should be done.
  • Describe the treatment of acute coronary syndrome.
  • Describe the importance of well-coordinated interprofessional teamwork in caring for patients with acute coronary syndrome.

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