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| Credits | 1.00 |
| Release Date | 6/6/2008 |
| Termination Date | 6/6/2011 |
| Cost |
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| Description | In systolic dysfunction, the heart contracts less forcefully and cannot pump out as much of the blood that is returned to it as it normally does. As a result, more blood remains in the lower chambers of the heart (ventricles). Blood then accumulates in the lungs, veins, or both. |
| Accreditation Statement | The Ohio State University Medical Center, Center for Continuing Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Ohio State University Medical Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. |
| Author | William Abraham, MD |
| Objectives | Upon completion of this educational activity, the participant should be able to: 1.) Review the pathopysiology of systolic heart failure. 2.) Identify evidence based guidelines and recommend care to systolic heart failure patients. |
| Audience | This course is designed for physicians. |
| Estimated Time to Complete | 1 Hour |
