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Abstract 4117310: Alcohol-Related Cardiomyopathy - Exploration of Recent Mortality Trends in the United States

Circulation

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4117310-A4117310, November 12, 2024. The mortality rate of alcohol-related cardiomyopathy using ICD code I42.6 Alcoholic cardiomyopathy) was studied from 2001-2020. The mortality rate of alcohol-related cardiomyopathy using ICD code I42.6 100,000 deaths in four U.S

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FAQs about the Cardiology Recertification Exam

BoardVitals - Cardiovascular

The Cardiovascular Disease Maintenance of Certification Exam can be difficult, with a pass rate in 2021 of 88%. In early 2022, the ABIM updated its fee structure to help physicians pay less over time to maintain their certifications. What are some things you need to know before you sit for the exam? How much does the exam cost?

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5 Free Cardiology MOC Practice Questions

BoardVitals - Cardiovascular

This certification is known to be one of the harder ones, with a pass rate of 88% in 2021 , so don’t procrastinate studying. Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy 19% Valvular Disease 15% Pericardial Disease 3% Congenital Heart Disease 3% Vascular Diseases 5% Systemic Hypertension and Hypotension 8.5%

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Mavacamten: Real-World Experience from 22 Months of the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) Program

Circulation: Heart Failure

Circulation: Heart Failure, Ahead of Print. Background:Mavacamten is the only cardiac myosin inhibitor approved by the US FDA for treatment of symptomatic New York Heart Association class II-III obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) patients. We report results from the mavacamten REMS database (28-Apr-2022 to 27-Feb-2024).Methods:Data