Cardiac surgery is a specialized field of medicine focused on the surgical treatment of heart and thoracic aorta pathologies, and it has progressively evolved since the late 19th century. Cardiac surgery has advanced through the efforts of many dedicated surgeons, leading to the development of more sophisticated treatments for various cardiac pathologies. Notably, the invention of cardiopulmonary bypass was crucial, allowing surgeons to access the heart and perform more complex surgical procedures. Modern cardiac surgery encompasses a broad spectrum of interventions, including coronary artery bypass grafting, surgical revascularization for ischemic heart disease, valve repair and replacement for valvulopathies, heart transplantation, and the treatment of congenital heart defects and arrhythmias. Techniques have evolved significantly—from early methods such as closed mitral commissurotomy to advanced approaches such as transcatheter aortic valve replacement and minimally invasive surgeries.Cardiovascular surgery relies on skilled healthcare professionals and cutting-edge equipment despite its high operative and perioperative risks. With the increasing prevalence of cardiovascular diseases, the demand for cardiac procedures and specialists in cardiology continues to rise. This activity reviews the importance of cardiac surgery and explores techniques for implementing an effective interprofessional management approach to enhance patient outcomes. This activity also addresses the growing demand for cardiac surgery and interprofessional collaboration among healthcare providers as cardiovascular disease prevalence increases, thereby highlighting the crucial roles of imaging and consensus-based decision-making in optimizing patient care.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/18904
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABTS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABTS)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP)
ABTS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABTS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, Adult Cardiac, Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, Cardiac Anesthesia, Cardiothoracic, Cardiovascular, Cardiovascular Disease, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Congenital Cardiac, Critical Care, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, Vascular Surgery