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Importance of Coronary Risk Scores - The EM & Acute Care Course

The Center for Medical Education via YouTube

Overview

This course focuses on the importance of coronary risk scores in evaluating patients with chest pain. By the end of the course, learners will be able to select and utilize appropriate risk scores such as TIMI, GRACE, HEART, and EDACS. They will also learn about strategies to rule out acute coronary syndrome, implement hospital protocols for troponin testing, and improve patient throughput in the emergency department. The teaching method includes discussing key points and recommendations based on the evaluation of different risk scores and their impact on patient care. This course is intended for healthcare professionals working in emergency medicine and acute care settings.

Syllabus

Intro
troponin
how to decrease risk
the heart score
chest pain
high sensitivity
direct comparison
risk stratifying chest pain
cost of chest pain
length of stage
conclusion

Taught by

The Center for Medical Education

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