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Cardiac Series 2021

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This bundle includes 4.75 CE to help any NP student or new NP advance their cardiac assessment and diagnostic skills. This series uses the NPACE augmented reality application to supplement learning in case studies, heart sounds, and heart structures. Presented by Dr. Margaret Bowers, this bundle will help the NP through the basics of EKG interpretation, advanced cardiac assessment, cardiac test ordering and interpretation, and the basics for cardiology in primary care.

Total Credits: 4.75 contact hours; 0.0 are pharmacology
Release Date: December 3, 2021
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Midge T. Bowers, DNP, FNP-BC, AACC, FAANP, FAAN

Associate Professor

Duke University School of Nursing Associate Professor and Duke Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology Nurse Practitioner

Midge Bowers is an Associate Professor and Lead Faculty for the cardiovascular specialty at Duke University School of Nursing in Durham, NC. She holds a secondary appointment in the Department of Medicine as a nurse practitioner and is a faculty consultant at the School of Medicine. Dr. Bowers earned her BSN from Binghamton University, her MSN as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in critical care at Duke University School of Nursing, and completed a Post-Master’s Certificate as a Family Nurse Practitioner at Duke. Subsequently, she joined the faculty in 1999. She earned the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the University of Colorado-Denver. Her clinical practice focuses on patients with heart failure and her scholarly work focused on the care of patients with cardiovascular diseases. She is a fellow in the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the American Academy of Nursing. She has presented on the national and international stage and has over 35 publications. 

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Introduction to AR Video
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Open to view video.
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Foundations of Cardiology: Links to Structures, Conduction System and Pathophysiology
Pre-test
11 Questions
11 Questions Please complete the Pre-test questions prior to watching the presentation - Simply click the 'Fill Out Survey' button.
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Foundations of Cardiology: Links to Structures, Conduction System and Pathophysiology Video
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Open to view video. This session will review foundational cardiology principles including cardiac anatomy, blood flow, and conduction system. Discussion will include pathophysiology of common cardiac problems seen in primary care including CAD, valve disease, and atrial fibrillation.
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Advanced Cardiac Physical Exam
Advanced Cardiac Physical Exam Video
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Open to view video. This session will cover advanced cardiac physical exam techniques including abnormal heart sounds and special maneuvers to augment murmurs. We will describe pertinent clinical signs indicative of underlying cardiovascular disease.
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Selecting an Appropriate Cardiac Diagnostic Test
Selecting an Appropriate Cardiac Diagnostic Test Video
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Open to view video. This session will cover how to select an appropriate cardiac diagnostic test using an evidence based approach. Discussion will include cardiac stress tests (exercise and pharmacologic), nuclear studies, imaging, echocardiography and cardiac MRI
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Practical Approach to EKG Interpretation for Primary Care
Practical Approach to EKG Interpretation for Primary Care Video
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Open to view video. This session will provide a practical approach for EKG interpretation. We will discuss how to identify common dysrhythmias and how to identify signs of cardiac ischemia and infarct.
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Beyond the Basics: Cardiology in Primary Care
Beyond the Basics: Cardiology in Primary Care Video
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Open to view video. This presentation will focus on evidence based practice approach to managing chest pain, valve disease and atrial fibrillation in primary care.
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AR Evaluation
6 Questions
6 Questions Please complete the Post-test/Evaluation questions prior to watching the presentation - Simply click the 'Fill Out Survey' button.
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Course Evaluation
12 Questions
12 Questions
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Post-Test
5 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  3/5 points to pass
5 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  3/5 points to pass To complete the Post-test questions - Simply click the 'Fill Out Survey' button.
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Certificate
4.75 CE credits  |  Certificate available
4.75 CE credits  |  Certificate available You can now view/print a copy of your certificate of completion by clicking the button to the right. This online certificate will also be saved within your 'My Dashboard' --> 'Transcript/Certificates Earned' for future access.
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