Everything you need to know about device therapy in acute cardiovascular disease
This programme is delivered by ACVC with the Scientific collaboration of many experts and key opinion leaders in the field as well as young ACVC Members.
Programme
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Week 1: Optimal medical treatment following acute coronary syndrome anno 2024 Learning objective: to understand what has changed in the field of post-ACS antithrombotic therapy; an update following the current guidelines. |
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Week 2: ICU management after cardiac arrest: what do we know? Learning objective: What is the "optimal" post-arrest management in ICU; an insight from key recent hallmark trials. |
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Week 3: Cardiogenic shock: definition and escalation to Mechanical Circulatory Support Learning objective: When to use which device, in which patient, and what escalation and de-escalation strategies are appropriate in the acute management of cardiogenic shock. |
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Week 4: Haemodynamic monitoring on the ICU in cardiogenic shock patients Learning objective: Continuous bedside monitoring of critically ill cardiac patients in the ICU is crucial in managing medicated- and MCS-supported cardiogenic shock patients: a practical overview. |
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Week 5: Cardiac imaging on the ICU in cardiogenic shock patients Learning objective: Bedside echocardiography is the cornerstone in the management of cardiogenic shock patients and in the adequate positioning and correct functioning and weaning of MCS devices. Here we provide a practical overview of available data. |
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Our mission: To reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease.