Dr. Michael Ackerman, Director of the Long QT Syndrome Clinic at Mayo Clinic, discusses the importance of the QT Interval and the risk of sudden cardiac death. This course covers the pathophysiology of common causes of cardiac syncope and the evaluation and management of cardiac syncope with a focus on counseling patients to return to work and sport.
Learning Objectives
- Review the pathophysiology of common causes of cardiac syncope including long QT syndrome.
- Briefly describe steps in evaluation and management of cardiac syncope with a focus on counseling patients to return to work and sport.
Accreditation:
PCNA is accredited by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners as an approved provider of nurse practitioner continuing education. Provider number: 030602.
