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FAQs about the Cardiology Recertification Exam

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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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Abstract 4145840: Hypertensive Cardiorenal Disease with Cardiorenal Failure vs. Hypertensive Renal Disease with Renal Failure: Racial Mortality Trends from 1999 to 2020 in the United States

Circulation

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4145840-A4145840, November 12, 2024. The diagnosis of hypertension is associated with a significant increase in the risk of kidney or cardiovascular events, with no prior history of these events. The AAMR for hypertensive heart and renal disease with heart failure was 0.1