The Ohio State University Medical Center

Syncope

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Credits1.00
Release Date5/29/2009
Termination Date5/29/2012
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DescriptionAccording to the National Institutes of Health, common causes for syncope include: emotional distress, sudden drop in blood pressure, low blood sugar, abnormal heart rhythm, and heart attack to name a few. This activity is supported in part by educational grants from Merck and Astellas.

Guidelines on Management of Syncope

Accreditation StatementThe Ohio State University Medical Center, Center for Continuing Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor 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.
AuthorDavid Hart, MBBS, FACC
ObjectivesUpon completion of this educational activity the participant will be able to: 1.) Review how to diagnose and investigate syncope. 2.) Discuss the implications of cardiac causes of syncope.
AudienceThis course is designed for physicians.
Estimated Time to Complete1 Hour