Cardiology

1. Apply the current guidelines pertaining to the primary and secondary prevention of CAD

2. Apply the current guidelines pertaining to the management and treatment of hypertension

3. Explain the current recommendations regarding pre-operative evaluation as well as their rationale

4. Apply the current guidelines with respect to treatment of diabetes and hyperlipidemia

5. Apply the current guidelines pertaining to the management and prevention of stroke and peripheral vascular disease

6.Identify patients with obesity and metabolic syndrome and explain strategies for their management

7. Describe the unique characteristics of women with heart disease and explain how these patients should be managed

8. Apply the current guidelines for heart failure management

9. Identify patients who are appropriate for stress testing referral and be able to interpret stress testing results

10. Apply and explain the current guidelines regarding management of patients with atrial fibrillation

11. Improve their ability to interpret ECGs and manage patient care based on their results

12. Apply the current ACS guidelines

13. Explain new management strategies for aortic stenosis and identify appropriate patients for these strategies

14. Explain the different options available to help patients quit smoking