1. Recognize which patients are at risk of developing endocarditis. 2. Recognize the clinical picture. 3. Name the most common organisms involved. 4. Identify the causative agent in blood cultures. 5. Identify when to obtain blood cultures and how to interpret the results. 6. Diagnose endocarditis on echo. 7. Summarize the hemodynamic factors involved in the development of endocarditis. 8. Explain the concept of nonbacterial, thrombotic, endocarditis (NBTE). 9. Describe how NBTE leads to infective endocarditis. 10. List the major risk factors. 11. Diagnose endocarditis using echocardiography. 12. Describe when to perform TEE versus TTE. 13. Recognize the range of appearances of endocarditis on echo. 14. Identify complications of endocarditis on echo. 15. Predict embolization risk using echocardiography.
- Provider:CME Consultants
- Activity Link: https://app.medmastery.com/courses/11360
- Start Date: 2024-09-26 05:00:00
- End Date: 2024-09-26 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 2.0 hours
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- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
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- Measured Outcome: Learner Competence
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