PREP Audio -Cardiology
November 2011, Volume 6, No. 11

Cardiology

Cardiology

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Learning Objectives

  • Explore the evaluation of fainting and chest pain, and the appropriate use of electrocardiography.
  • Outline the genetic implications and exercise guidelines for children with heart disease.
  • Define cardiac cachexia.
  • Determine cardiac causes of sudden death in children.
  • Establish the designs and symptoms of long QT syndrome.
  • Assess the implications for a child with cardiac dysrhythmia.
  • Describe treatment for Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome heart murmurs.
  • Recognize indications for and the importance of an implantable cardiac defibrillator (ICD).
Cardiology

Richard Schieken MD, MSHA, FAAP

Dr. Schieken disclosed no financial relationship relevant to this issue. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.

Cardiology

Jeffrey A. Towbin MD, FAAP

Dr. Towbin disclosed no financial relationship relevant to this issue. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.

Cardiology

Robert Campbell MD, FAAP

Dr. Campbell disclosed no financial relationship relevant to this issue. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.