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The American Heart Association at 100: A Century of Scientific Progress and the Future of Cardiovascular Science: A Presidential Advisory From the American Heart Association

Circulation

Circulation, Ahead of Print. In 1924, the founders of the American Heart Association (AHA) envisioned an international society focused on the heart and aimed at facilitating research, disseminating information, increasing public awareness, and developing public health policy related to heart disease.

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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. Your Cardiology MOC exam is coming up, have you started preparing? The exam covers the following topics: Arrhythmias 15% Coronary Artery Disease 21.5%

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Multimodality Cardiac Imaging and the Imaging Workforce in the United States: Diversity, Disparities, and Future Directions

Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging

Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging, Volume 17, Issue 2 , Page e016409, February 1, 2024. Innovations in cardiac imaging have fundamentally advanced the understanding and treatment of cardiovascular disease.

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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. Methods:Data on healthcare providers and pharmacy certification, patient monitoring (from Patient Status Forms, based partly on echocardiograms), and screening for drug interactions prior to each dispense were collected.Results:Of 6,299 patients who received 1 dose of mavacamten, 60.0%

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Performance of Thrombectomy-Capable, Comprehensive, and Primary Stroke Centers in Reperfusion Therapies for Acute Ischemic Stroke: Report From the Get With The Guidelines–Stroke Registry

Circulation

Circulation, Ahead of Print. With more than one-fifth of all EVT procedures during the study period conducted at PSCs, it may be desirable to explore national initiatives aimed at facilitating the elevation of eligible PSCs to a higher certification status.

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FDA Notes Safety and Quality Concerns with Getinge/Maquet Cardiovascular Devices

DAIC

In addition, on March 1, 2024 External Link Disclaimer , TÜV SÜD, the European Union notified body for certification services, temporarily suspended the CE certificate (CE marking means that products have Conformité Européenne or European conformity certification) for Getinge’s Cardiosave Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump with immediate effect.