The Ohio State University Medical Center

Endocarditis: Treatment and Prevention

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Credits1.00
Release Date6/13/2008
Termination Date6/13/2011
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DescriptionAccording to the National Institues of Health, Endocarditis is an inflammation of your heart's inner lining. The most common type, bacterial endocarditis, occurs when germs enter your heart.
Accreditation StatementThe 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.
AuthorJeremy Young, MD
ObjectivesUpon completion of this educational activity, the participant should be able to: 1.)Review the concepts and guidelines for endocarditis treatment. 2.) Review the 2007 update to the endocarditis prophylaxis guidelines.
AudienceThis course is designed for physicians.
Estimated Time to Complete1 Hour