American College of Cardiology

CathSAP 3
Cardiac Catheterization and Interventional Cardiology Self-Assessment Program

Developed in collaboration with:

Editor-in-Chief:
David J. Moliterno, M.D., F.A.C.C.

Associate Editors:
Debabrata Mukherjee, M.D., F.A.C.C.
Jeffrey J. Popma, M.D., F.A.C.C.
Michael H. Sketch, Jr., M.D., F.A.C.C.

Associate Editors – Questions:
Thomas M. Bashore, M.D., F.A.C.C.
Gregory J. Dehmer, M.D., F.A.C.C.
Morton J. Kern, M.D., F.A.C.C.

With interventional cardiology being one of the most rapidly evolving areas of medicine, ACC and SCAI are pleased to launch CathSAP 3, the premier educational resource for staying up-to-date in this dynamic field. In addition to covering the core curriculum of interventional cardiology, CathSAP 3 also includes hundreds of self-assessment questions so you can test your clinical knowledge and judgment and identify areas for further study.

CathSAP 3 Features:

• A core curriculum for the field of interventional cardiology, supplemented with thousands of high-quality graphics and clinical images
• All new content written by a panel of almost 100 world-renowned experts
• Information presented in small “modules” so you can easily get through meaningful chunks of information in relatively small amounts of time
• Foundation material in vascular biology, cardiac anatomy, physiology and other “fundamentals.”
• Applications material that covers guidelines, techniques, methods and specific approaches to interventional cardiology.
• Coverage of new topics, such as:
  • Peripheral vascular disease
  • Cardiac computed tomography
  • Magnetic resonance imaging
  • Invasive electrophysiology
• Clinical trial summaries that provides practical science and outcome data to the foundation and application sections.
• Hundreds of self-assessment questions
• More streamlined navigation and improved user interface – less clicking is required and an expandable outline lets you know where you are in the program at all times.

CathSAP 3 Chapters:

• Fundamentals of Vascular Biology
• Pathobiology of Vascular Disease
• Cardiac Vascular Anatomy
• Fundamentals of Cardiac Catheterization
• Fundamentals of Cardiovascular Imaging
• Interventional Pharmacotherapies
• Coronary Interventional Equipment and Techniques
• Patient-Specific Approaches and Considerations
• Lesion-Specific Approaches, Techniques and Equipment
• Procedure-Related Complications and Management
• Valvular, Congenital and Structural Heart Disease
• Peripheral Vascular Disease
• Carotid and Cerebrovascular Disease
• Post-Procedural Care
• Future Directions and Miscellaneous Areas
• Clinical Trials

Target Audience
The target audience includes interventional cardiologists and other healthcare professionals with an interest in interventional cardiology.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program, the user will be able to:

1. Employ appropriate case selection and patient management
2. Apply the latest major clinical trial data for coronary intervention.
3. Define the indications and appropriate utilization of coronary intervention in the management of ischemic heart disease.
4. Discuss appropriate lesion-based techniques for coronary intervention.
5. Identify the issues of coronary imaging, radiation risks and safety as they relate to intervention techniques.
6. Cite the current basic information relating to vascular biology, including plaque formation, injury and restenosis.
7. Demonstrate the appropriate utilization of pharmaceuticals in coronary intervention, including antiplatelet agents, thrombolytics, anticoagulants, antiarrhythmics and vasoactive drugs.

Format
This product is available in convenient online, CD-ROM, and print formats that are sold together as a package. The online version will be available in late March 2008 and the print and CD versions will be shipped in June 2008.

Accreditation Statement
The American College of Cardiology Foundation (ACCF) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The American College of Cardiology foundation takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME activity.

ACCF designates this educational activity for a maximum of 98 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CathSAP 3 does not provide extensive training or offer certification in the field of cardiology.

Date of Original Release
March 2008

Term of Approval
March 2011

Risk-Free Return Policy
ACC unconditionally guarantees its educational products. If you are unsatisfied with this product for any reason, contact our Resource Center at 800-253-4636, x5603 to arrange for a refund.

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