Competency ID

Medical Knowledge

All Clinical Cardiologists

Selected Cardiologists Based on Practice Focus

L-AMB-MK1

Know the major cardiovascular risk stratification tools and principles of primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease.

X

L-AMB-MK2

Know the roles of genetics, family history, and environmental and lifestyle factors in the development and clinical course of cardiovascular disease.

X

L-AMB-MK3

Know the effects of age on cardiovascular function, response to medications, and risks of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

X

L-AMB-MK4

Know the roles of lifestyle, activity level, body mass, nutrition, and alcohol and recreational drug use in patients with and at risk of cardiovascular disease.

X

L-AMB-MK5

Know guideline recommendations for evaluation and management of hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia in diverse patient populations.

X

L-AMB-MK6

Know the treatment options to facilitate smoking cessation and their limitations.

X

L-AMB-MK7

Know the roles of stress, anxiety, and depression in patients with known or suspected cardiovascular disease.

X

L-AMB-MK8

Know the differential diagnosis of chest pain and the features distinguishing its various etiologies.

X

L-AMB-MK9

Know the differential diagnosis of palpitation, lightheadedness and syncope, and the features distinguishing the various etiologies.

X

L-AMB-MK10

Know the differential diagnosis of dyspnea and the features distinguishing its various etiologies.

X

L-AMB-MK11

Know the differential diagnosis of peripheral edema and the features distinguishing its various etiologies.

X

L-AMB-MK12

Know the roles of renal, hepatic, pulmonary, hematologic, rheumatologic, and endocrine disorders in the development of cardiovascular disease and responses to treatment.

X

L-AMB-MK13

Know the clinical pharmacology of cardiovascular medications, their interactions with other medications generally, in special populations, and in patients with relevant comorbidities.

X

L-AMB-MK14

Know the potential cardiovascular toxicity and side effects of the major classes of drugs used for management of patients with common medical conditions, including antimicrobial agents, immune system modulators, chemotherapeutic agents, and neuropsychiatric drugs.

X

L-AMB-MK15

Know the differential diagnosis and distinguishing characteristics of heart murmurs and vascular bruits.

X

L-AMB-MK16

Know the characteristic clinical manifestations, differential diagnosis, and appropriate testing for cerebrovascular, aortic, and peripheral artery disease.

X

L-AMB-MK17

Know the causes, cardinal symptoms and findings of stroke, transient cerebral ischemia, and dementia.

X

L-AMB-MK18

Know the methods to assess and treat patients with common venous disorders, including acute thromboembolic disease and chronic venous insufficiency.

X

L-AMB-MK19

Know the principles of and indications for palliative care in patients with heart disease.

X

Patient Care and Procedural Skills

All

Practice Focused

L-AMB-PC1

Skills to effectively and efficiently perform an initial outpatient cardiovascular consultation and establish a differential diagnosis.

X

L-AMB-PC2

Skills to appropriately utilize diagnostic testing for both initial diagnosis and follow-up care of patients with cardiovascular disease.

X

L-AMB-PC3

Skills to integrate clinical information and test results to assess risk, establish diagnosis, and formulate treatment and follow-up for patients with cardiovascular disease.

X

L-AMB-PC4

Skills to identify patients with acute cardiovascular disorders or high-risk states who require immediate treatment and/or hospitalization and to prioritize management steps in patients with complex or multicomponent illness.

X

L-AMB-PC5

Skills to establish an effective treatment regimen and monitor for side effects, intolerance or nonadherence, and assure patient safety.

X

L-AMB-PC6

Skills to assess the cardiovascular risks associated with recreational and/or competitive sports, physically demanding occupations, and other vigorous physical activities, and to counsel patients about levels of physical activity appropriate to their cardiovascular health status in the context of disease prevention, rehabilitation, enhancement of functional capacity and quality of life, and promotion of longevity.

X

L-AMB-PC7

Skill to effectively manage patients with chronic ischemic heart disease, hypertension, heart failure, and peripheral artery disease.

X

L-AMB-PC8

Skills to coordinate ambulatory and longitudinal follow-up care and facilitate transitions of care from hospital to ambulatory or intermediate-care settings for patients with cardiovascular disease.

X

L-AMB-PC9

Skill to provide preoperative risk assessment for patients with cardiovascular disease undergoing noncardiac surgery.

X