Release Date: 6-01-06Expiration Date: 6-01-08
Faculty: Dennis B Kelly, MD, FACC - Cardiology Associates of Kentucky
Credit Statement: A passing score of 70% awards the participant a maximum of one (1) Category I credit toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. A certificate will be mailed by the CME office upon completion of this activity.
Need Statement:
Studies have reported that beta-blockers reduced the mortality in acute myocardial infarction in the first week by 13% and long-term mortality by 23%. Despite the evidence demonstrating the effectivness of beta-blockers, many patient medical records have no documentation that beta-blocker therapy was administered and no explanation as to why it was not given. A study by the Rand Corporation, including a review of over 1,000 patient records, showed that only 45% received beta-blockers. The American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association, Joint Commission, and Medicare have all identified the early administration of beta-blocker therapy in acute myocardial infarction as an important area for imporvement in hospitals.
Learning Objectives:Upon completion of this activity,participants should be able to:
1.Understand the benefits of beta-blocker therapy in acute myocardial infarction
2. Know when to not use beta-blockers in acute myocardial infarction
3. Understand the documentation practice standards required by the ACC, AHA, Joint Commission and Federal Government
Target Audience:Physicians, Critical Care and Emergency Room Nurses
Cost:Free
Accreditiation:Saint Joseph HealthCare is accredited by the Kentucky Medical association(KMA) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. Saint Joseph HealthCare designates this education activity for a maximum of one(1) AMA Physician's Recognition Award Category I Credits(s)TM. Physician should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosure Information
As providers accredited by Kentucky Medical Association, Saint Joseph HealthCare must ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in its educational activities. All faculty participating in a Saint Joseph HealthCare activity are required to disclose commitments to and/or relationships with pharmaceutical companies, biomedical device manufacturers or distributors, or others whose products or services may be considered to be related to the subject matter of the educational activity. Faculty will also disclose any off-label and/or investigational use of pharmaceuticals or instruments discussed in their presentation. Disclosure of these commitments and/or relationships will be published in course materials so those participants in the activity may formulate their own judgments regarding the presentation.
Faculty Disclosure:
Dr. Kelly reports no conflict of interest.
Please review the Beta Blocker Powerpoint Presentation
CLICK BELOW ON BLUE LINK TO START PRESENTATION
"Beta Blocker Powerpoint Presentation"
Complete the Quiz located under the Quiz section.
Complete the Evaluation under useful links labeled Beta-Blocker Evaluation
Upon Completing the Quiz & Evaluation , submit and CME Office will receive your information and mail your certificate to the address listed on the post test.
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