The Brigham Board Review and Comprehensive Update in Cardiology 2025 (Videos + PDFs)
Comprehensive Cardiology Board Review, CME Update & ABIM Exam Preparation
The Brigham Board Review and Comprehensive Update in Cardiology 2025 is a premier cardiology CME and board-review program developed by the world-renowned faculty of Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School. This comprehensive course delivers an up-to-date review of the full spectrum of cardiovascular medicine through expert-led, case-based lectures focused on clinical decision-making, evidence-based management, and current guideline-directed therapy.
Featuring 47 videos and 2 PDF course resources (8.23 GB), this intensive program is designed for cardiology fellows, practicing cardiologists, internists with a cardiovascular focus, and healthcare professionals preparing for the ABIM Cardiovascular Disease Certification or Recertification Examination.
Participants gain practical insights into coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, preventive cardiology, valvular heart disease, vascular medicine, advanced imaging, hypertension, obesity management, and emerging cardiovascular therapies while earning valuable CME education.
Date of Original Release: May 15, 2025
Course Overview
Cardiovascular medicine continues to evolve rapidly with new clinical trials, updated practice guidelines, novel pharmacologic therapies, and advances in diagnostic imaging and interventional treatment strategies.
The Brigham Board Review and Comprehensive Update in Cardiology 2025 provides a systematic review of essential cardiology topics while integrating the latest evidence, clinical practice recommendations, and board-relevant concepts. Through high-yield lectures and case-based discussions, participants strengthen their understanding of cardiovascular pathophysiology, improve diagnostic reasoning, and develop effective treatment approaches for common and complex cardiac disorders.
Whether preparing for board examinations, maintaining certification, or seeking a current clinical update, this course offers one of the most comprehensive cardiology reviews available.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Apply current cardiology guidelines in clinical practice.
- Perform differential diagnosis of complex cardiovascular presentations.
- Integrate modern therapeutic options into cardiovascular patient care.
- Interpret contemporary cardiovascular literature and landmark clinical trials.
- Understand cardiovascular pathophysiology and its clinical implications.
- Develop evidence-based treatment strategies for cardiovascular disorders.
- Recognize emerging therapies and technologies in cardiovascular medicine.
- Improve patient outcomes through guideline-directed management.
- Strengthen preparation for ABIM Cardiovascular Disease certification and recertification examinations.
Major Topics Covered
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Stable ischemic heart disease
- Acute coronary syndromes
- Chronic coronary syndrome management
- Revascularization strategies
- PCI versus CABG decision-making
- Secondary prevention
Key Concepts
- Risk stratification
- Antianginal therapies
- Coronary imaging
- Contemporary antiplatelet therapy
Heart Failure
- HFrEF management
- HFpEF management
- Advanced heart failure therapies
- Guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT)
- SGLT2 inhibitors
- Cardiac resynchronization therapy
Clinical Applications
- Acute decompensated heart failure
- Cardiogenic shock
- Mechanical circulatory support
- Heart transplantation updates
Atrial Fibrillation & Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Atrial fibrillation management
- Anticoagulation strategies
- Rhythm control versus rate control
- Catheter ablation
- Supraventricular tachycardias
- Ventricular arrhythmias
Topics Include
- Stroke prevention
- Left atrial appendage closure
- Device-based therapies
- Electrophysiology updates
Hypertension
- Contemporary hypertension guidelines
- Resistant hypertension
- Secondary hypertension
- Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
Clinical Focus
- Risk reduction strategies
- Combination therapy
- Hypertensive emergencies
Preventive Cardiology
- Lipid management
- Cardiovascular risk assessment
- Primary prevention
- Secondary prevention
- Lifestyle interventions
Advanced Topics
- Lipoprotein(a)
- PCSK9 inhibitors
- Novel lipid-lowering agents
- Cardiovascular risk calculators
Obesity & Cardiometabolic Disease
- Obesity management
- Cardiometabolic syndrome
- GLP-1 receptor agonists
- Weight reduction strategies
Key Areas
- Diabetes and cardiovascular disease
- Metabolic risk modification
- Long-term cardiovascular outcomes
Valvular Heart Disease
- Aortic stenosis
- Aortic regurgitation
- Mitral regurgitation
- Mitral stenosis
- Tricuspid valve disease
Interventional Updates
- TAVR
- TMVR
- Structural heart interventions
- Surgical valve therapies
Peripheral Artery Disease
- Lower extremity arterial disease
- Carotid artery disease
- Aortic disease
- Vascular screening
Topics Include
- Endovascular therapy
- Medical management
- Secondary prevention
Pericardial Disease
- Acute pericarditis
- Recurrent pericarditis
- Pericardial effusion
- Cardiac tamponade
- Constrictive pericarditis
Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Imaging
Echocardiography
- Transthoracic echocardiography
- Stress echocardiography
- Structural assessment
Advanced Imaging
- Cardiac CT
- Cardiac MRI
- Nuclear cardiology
- PET imaging
Clinical Applications
- Coronary disease evaluation
- Cardiomyopathy assessment
- Valvular heart disease imaging
Cardiomyopathies
- Dilated cardiomyopathy
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- Restrictive cardiomyopathy
- Infiltrative heart disease
Advanced Topics
- Cardiac amyloidosis
- Sarcoidosis
- Genetic cardiomyopathies
Vascular Medicine
- Aortic disorders
- Venous thromboembolism
- Pulmonary embolism
- Peripheral vascular disease
Emerging Cardiovascular Therapies
- Novel heart failure medications
- Structural heart innovations
- Precision cardiology
- Artificial intelligence in cardiovascular medicine
- Future directions in cardiovascular care
Key Educational Features
✔ Comprehensive ABIM board review
✔ Harvard Medical School & Brigham faculty
✔ Case-based learning approach
✔ Evidence-based clinical updates
✔ Current guideline-focused content
✔ Practical cardiovascular management strategies
✔ Comprehensive cardiovascular disease coverage
✔ Board-style clinical reasoning
✔ Contemporary literature review
✔ Ideal for certification and recertification preparation
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for:
- Cardiology Fellows
- Practicing Cardiologists
- Internal Medicine Physicians
- Cardiovascular Disease Specialists
- Interventional Cardiologists
- Heart Failure Specialists
- Electrophysiologists
- Advanced Practice Providers
- Physician Assistants
- Nurse Practitioners
- Residents preparing for cardiology fellowship
- Physicians preparing for ABIM Cardiology Boards
Why This Course Stands Out
✔ Developed by Brigham and Women’s Hospital experts
✔ Comprehensive cardiovascular board preparation
✔ Covers the latest ACC/AHA and ESC guideline updates
✔ Strong emphasis on clinical application
✔ Includes both foundational and advanced cardiology topics
✔ Ideal balance of board review and practical patient management
✔ Focus on modern therapies and emerging evidence
✔ One of the most respected cardiology review programs available
Topics:
- 01. The Brigham Board Review and Comprehensive Update in Cardiology Introduction – Akshay S. Desai, MD, MPH.mp4
02. Non-ST-Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes – Marc S. Sabatine, MD, MPH.mp4
03. Management of Patients with ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction – Michelle L. O’Donoghue, MD, MPH.mp4
04. Management of Ischemic Heart Disease and Lipids – Benjamin Scirica, MD, MPH.mp4
05. Peripheral Artery Disease – Greg Piazza, MD, MS.mp4
06. Carotid Artery Disease – Piotr S. Sobieszczyk, MD.mp4
07. Renovascular and Mesenteric Disease – Piotr S. Sobieszczyk, MD.mp4
08. Aortic Aneurysms and Aortitis – Umberto Campia, MD, MSc.mp4
09. Acute Aortic Syndromes – Umberto Campia, MD, MSc.mp4
10. Deep Venous Thrombosis Update – Samuel Z. Goldhaber, MD.mp4
11. Pulmonary Embolism Update – Samuel Z. Goldhaber, MD.mp4
12. Lifestyle Recommendations for Prevention – Samia Mora, MD.mp4
13. Lipids – Jorge Plutzky, MD.mp4
14. Hypertension – Naomi D. Fisher, MD.mp4
15. Diabetes – Jorge Plutzky, MD.mp4
16. Medical Management of Obesity – Caroline Apovian, MD.mp4
17. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy – Neal K. Lakdawala, MD.mp4
18. Other Cardiomyopathies – Neal K. Lakdawala, MD.mp4
19. Cardiac Amyloidosis – Sarah Cuddy, MD.mp4
20. Cardiac Sarcoidosis – Sanjay Divakaran, MD.mp4
21. Treatment of Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction – Akshay S. Desai, MD, MPH.mp4
22. Treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction – Akshay S. Desai, MD, MPH.mp4
23. Mechanical Circulatory Support – Garrick C. Stewart, MD.mp4
24. Heart Transplantation – Michael M. Givertz, MD.mp4
25. Assessment and Treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension – Aaron B. Waxman, MD.mp4
26. Cardio-Oncology – Anju Nohria, MD, MSc.mp4
27. Atrial Fibrillation – Paul C. Zei, MD PhD, FHRS, FACC.mp4
28. Common Supraventricular Tachycardias – Sunil Kapur, MD.mp4
29. Ventricular Tachycardia – Usha B. Tedrow, MD, MS.mp4
30. Bradycardia and AV Block – Bruce A. Koplan, MD, MPH.mp4
31. Pacemakers (including CRT) – Bruce A. Koplan, MD, MPH.mp4
32. ICD Therapy – Thomas M. Tadros, MD.mp4
33. Syncope – Usha B. Tedrow, MD, MS.mp4
34. Adult Congenital Heart Disease for the Boards – Keri Shafer, MD.mp4
35. Pregnancy and Cardiovascular Disease – Anne Marie Valente, MD.mp4
36. Mitral Valve Disease – Yee-Ping Sun, MD.mp4
37. Management of Aortic Valve Disease for the Boards – Pinak Shah, MD, MPH.mp4
38. Tricuspid and Pulmonary Valve Disease – Yee-Ping Sun, MD.mp4
39. Management Considerations for Prosthetic Heart Valves – Pinak Shah, MD, MPH.mp4
40. Diagnosis and Mangagement of Infective Endocarditis – Ann E. Woolley, MD.mp4
41. Pericardial Disease – Leonard S. Lilly, MD.mp4
42. Nuclear Cardiology and PET Imaging for the Boards – Marcelo F. DiCarli, MD.mp4
43. Echocardiography for the Boards – Justina Wu, MD, PhD.mp4
44. Cardiac CT Imaging for the Boards – Ron Blankstein, MD.mp4
45. Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging for the Boards – Raymond Y. Kwong, MD, MPH.mp4
46. Perioperative Risk Stratification for Noncardiac Surgery – Umberto Campia, MD, MSc.mp4
47. Critical Care Cardiology – David D. Berg, MD.mp4
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