The Brigham Board Review and Comprehensive Update in Cardiology 2023

Comprehensive Cardiology Board Review, Guideline Updates & Evidence-Based Cardiovascular Medicine

The Brigham Board Review and Comprehensive Update in Cardiology 2023 is a high-yield cardiovascular education program developed by leading faculty from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Designed for both board preparation and clinical practice enhancement, this comprehensive course delivers the latest evidence-based updates, guideline recommendations, and practical management strategies across the full spectrum of cardiovascular medicine.

Through 46 expert-led video lectures and accompanying educational materials, participants receive an in-depth review of core cardiology concepts, emerging therapies, contemporary diagnostic approaches, and current clinical guidelines. The curriculum combines board-focused education with real-world clinical application, making it an ideal resource for cardiology fellows, practicing cardiologists, and internists seeking advanced cardiovascular education.

Whether preparing for ABIM Cardiovascular Disease Certification or Recertification examinations or simply aiming to stay current with rapidly evolving cardiovascular care, this course provides practical, clinically relevant instruction from internationally recognized experts.

Course Features

• 46 High-Quality Video Lectures

• 2 PDF Educational Resources

• Total Size: 17.72 GB

• Harvard Medical School Faculty

• Brigham and Women’s Hospital Experts

• Comprehensive Cardiology Board Review

• Case-Based Clinical Discussions

• Evidence-Based Guideline Updates

• Contemporary Cardiovascular Literature Reviews

• ABIM Cardiology Board Preparation

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Cardiologists

• Cardiology Fellows

• Cardiovascular Disease Trainees

• Internal Medicine Physicians

• Hospitalists with Cardiology Interest

• Advanced Practice Providers

• Cardiovascular Nurse Practitioners

• Physician Assistants

• Cardiovascular Researchers

• Healthcare Professionals Seeking Cardiology CME

It is particularly valuable for clinicians seeking:

• ABIM Cardiology Board Review

• Cardiovascular Disease Recertification Preparation

• Clinical Cardiology Updates

• Evidence-Based Cardiovascular Medicine

• Guideline Review Courses

• Contemporary Heart Failure Management

• Advanced Arrhythmia Education

• Cardiology Continuing Medical Education

Program Overview

The Brigham Board Review and Comprehensive Update in Cardiology 2023 provides a broad review of modern cardiovascular medicine, integrating foundational principles with the latest advances in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

The curriculum emphasizes practical clinical decision-making through case-based discussions and expert analysis of contemporary literature. Participants review evolving guideline recommendations while learning how to apply new evidence directly to patient care.

Major cardiovascular subspecialties are covered, including coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, hypertension, heart failure, valvular heart disease, pericardial disorders, atrial fibrillation, preventive cardiology, and non-invasive cardiovascular imaging.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Apply current cardiovascular guidelines in clinical practice

• Perform differential diagnosis of complex cardiovascular disorders

• Integrate contemporary therapeutic strategies into patient management

• Analyze and interpret emerging cardiovascular literature

• Apply pathophysiologic principles to clinical decision-making

• Optimize management of coronary and peripheral vascular disease

• Improve treatment strategies for heart failure patients

• Evaluate modern approaches to arrhythmia management

• Utilize non-invasive cardiovascular diagnostic testing appropriately

• Prepare effectively for ABIM Cardiovascular Disease examinations

Core Topics Covered

Coronary Artery Disease

Comprehensive review of ischemic heart disease, including diagnosis, risk stratification, guideline-directed medical therapy, and contemporary revascularization strategies.

Key Areas

• Chronic Coronary Syndromes

• Acute Coronary Syndromes

• Coronary Physiology

• Secondary Prevention

• Lipid Management

• Antithrombotic Therapy

Peripheral Artery Disease

Current approaches to diagnosing and managing peripheral vascular disorders.

Key Areas

• Peripheral Arterial Disease

• Aortic Disease

• Vascular Imaging

• Endovascular Therapies

• Risk Reduction Strategies

Hypertension

Evidence-based management of hypertension and cardiovascular risk reduction.

Key Areas

• Guideline Updates

• Resistant Hypertension

• Secondary Hypertension

• Blood Pressure Management Strategies

Heart Failure

Comprehensive review of modern heart failure management, including recent landmark trials and guideline-directed therapies.

Key Areas

• HFrEF

• HFpEF

• SGLT2 Inhibitors

• Advanced Heart Failure

• Mechanical Circulatory Support

• Heart Failure Prevention

Valvular Heart Disease

Contemporary management of native and prosthetic valve disorders.

Key Areas

• Aortic Stenosis

• Mitral Valve Disease

• Tricuspid Valve Disease

• Transcatheter Valve Therapies

• Surgical Management

Pericardial Disease

Diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory and structural pericardial disorders.

Key Areas

• Acute Pericarditis

• Recurrent Pericarditis

• Pericardial Effusion

• Constrictive Pericarditis

Cardiac Arrhythmias

Current approaches to rhythm management and stroke prevention.

Key Areas

• Atrial Fibrillation

• Supraventricular Tachycardias

• Ventricular Arrhythmias

• Anticoagulation Management

• Catheter Ablation

• Cardiac Devices

Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Testing

Review of diagnostic modalities and evidence-based test selection.

Key Areas

• Echocardiography

• Stress Testing

• Nuclear Cardiology

• Cardiac CT

• Cardiac MRI

• Multimodality Imaging

Preventive Cardiology

Strategies to reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.

Key Areas

• Lipid Disorders

• Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease

• Lifestyle Medicine

• Risk Assessment

• Primary Prevention

Board Review Focus

The course is specifically structured to support preparation for:

• ABIM Cardiovascular Disease Certification

• ABIM Cardiovascular Disease Recertification

• Fellowship Training Assessments

• Maintenance of Certification Activities

• Continuing Medical Education Requirements

The curriculum emphasizes high-yield board concepts while maintaining strong clinical relevance for practicing cardiologists.

Educational Features

✔ 46 Expert Video Lectures

✔ Harvard & Brigham Faculty

✔ Case-Based Learning

✔ Contemporary Guideline Reviews

✔ Evidence-Based Medicine Focus

✔ Board Examination Preparation

✔ Cardiovascular Literature Updates

✔ Practical Clinical Applications

Why This Course Stands Out

✔ Comprehensive Cardiovascular Curriculum

✔ Strong Focus on Current Guidelines

✔ Board-Oriented Educational Design

✔ Taught by World-Class Cardiology Faculty

✔ Integrates Landmark Clinical Trials

✔ Covers Both Common & Complex Cardiovascular Conditions

✔ Useful for Fellows and Experienced Cardiologists

✔ Combines Exam Preparation with Clinical Practice Improvement

Clinical & Educational Value

The Brigham Board Review and Comprehensive Update in Cardiology 2023 provides a comprehensive review of modern cardiovascular medicine while emphasizing practical application of evidence-based care.

By combining current guidelines, contemporary literature, case-based discussions, and board-focused education, the course equips cardiologists and trainees with the knowledge necessary to excel in clinical practice, improve patient outcomes, and prepare confidently for certification and recertification examinations.

TOPICS/SPEAKERS

Coronary Artery Disease

1. Non-ST-Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes – Marc S. Sabatine, MD, MPH
2. Management of Patients with ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction – Michelle L. O’Donoghue, MD, MPH
3. Management of Stable Ischemic Heart Disease and Lipids – Benjamin Scirica, MD, MPH

Peripheral Artery Disease

1. Peripheral Artery Disease – Greg Piazza, MD, MS
2. Carotid Artery Disease – Piotr S. Sobieszczyk, MD
3. Renovascular and Mesenteric Disease – Piotr S. Sobieszczyk, MD

Diseases of the Aorta

1. Aortic Aneurysms and Aortitis – Umberto Campia, MD, MSc
2. Acute Aortic Syndromes – Umberto Campia, MD, MSc
3. Venous Thromboembolic Disease
4. Deep Venous Thrombosis Update – Samuel Z. Goldhaber, MD
5. Pulmonary Embolism Update – Samuel Z. Goldhaber, MD

Prevention

1. Lifestyle Recommendations for Prevention – Samia Mora, MD
2. Lipids – Jorge Plutzky, MD
3. Hypertension – Naomi D. Fisher, MD
4. Diabetes – Jorge Plutzky, MD
5. Medical Management of Obesity – Caroline Apovian, MD

Heart Failure

1. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy – Neal K. Lakdawala, MD
2. Other Cardiomyopathies – Neal K. Lakdawala, MD
3. Cardiac Amyloidosis – Sarah Cuddy, MD
4. Cardiac Sarcoidosis – Sanjay Divakaran, MD
5. Treatment of Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction – Akshay S. Desai, MD, MPH
6. Treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction – Akshay S. Desai, MD, MPH
7. Mechanical Circulatory Support – Garrick C. Stewart, MD
8. Heart Transplantation – Michael M. Givertz, MD
9. Assessment and Treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension – Aaron B. Waxman, MD
10. Cardio-Oncology – Anju Nohria, MD, MSc

Electrophysiology

1. Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter – Paul Zei, MD
2. Common Supraventricular Tachycardias – Sunil Kapur, MD
3. Ventricular Tachycardia – Usha B. Tedrow, MD, MS
4. Bradycardia and AV Block – Bruce A. Koplan, MD, MPH
5. Pacemakers (including CRT) – Bruce A. Koplan, MD, MPH
6. ICD Therapy – Thomas M. Tadros, MD
7. Syncope – Usha B. Tedrow, MD, MS

Adult Congenital Heart Disease

• Adult Congenital Heart Disease for the Boards – Keri Shafer, MD

Pregnancy

Pregnancy and Cardiovascular Disease – Anne Marie Valente, MD

Valvular Heart Disease

1. Management of Mitral Valve Disease for the Boards – Yee-Ping Sun, MD
2. Management of Aortic Valve Disease for the Boards – Pinak Shah, MD, MPH
3. Management of Tricuspid and Pulmonic Valve Disease for the Boards – Yee-Ping Sun, MD
4. Management Considerations for Prosthetic Heart Valves – Pinak Shah, MD, MPH
5. Infective Endocarditis – Ann E. Woolley, MD

Pericardial Disease

• Pericardial Disease – Leonard S. Lilly, MD

Non-Invasive Testing

1. Nuclear Cardiology and PET Imaging for the Boards – Marcelo F. DiCarli, MD
2. Echocardiography for the Boards – Justina Wu, MD, PhD
3. Cardiac CT Imaging for the Boards – Ron Blankstein, MD
4. Cardiac Magenetic Resonance Imaging for the Boards – Raymond Y. Kwong, MD, MPH

Peri-Operative Risk Assessment

• Perioperative Risk Stratification for Noncardiac Surgery – Umberto Campia, MD, MSc

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