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- A brief cardiac anatomy & physiology<\/li>\n
- Overview of the pathophysiology of atherosclerosis & the impact of coronary artery disease<\/li>\n
- Introduction of Acute Coronary Syndrome definitions & characteristics<\/li>\n
- ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)\n
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- Non ST Elevation ACS\n
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- Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI)<\/li>\n
- Unstable Angina<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Description:
\n<\/b>Acute Coronary Syndromes are an important cause of illness and premature death, and a leading reason for hospital admission. This three part webinar is designed to assist nurses to develop a comprehensive understanding of ACS and review the etiology, diagnosis, triage, and evidence-based management of patients with unstable angina and acute myocardial infarction.<\/p>\nWho Should Attend?:<\/b>
\n\u2022 Medical Surgical, Cardiac, ER, ICU, CVICU, Cath Lab Nurses and Educators
\n\u2022 Emergency and Urgent Care Nurses in Urban & Rural Settings;
\n\u2022 EMT-P\u2019s; Perfusionists, selected Physiotherapy and Respiratory Staff
\n\u2022 Interns; Medical Students, Physician\u2019s Assistants, Nurse Practitioners; Outpost Nurses<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/healthlinksed.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/coltman-245x300.jpg\")
Christopher Coltman, RN, BScN<\/b>
\nChristopher Coltman, a graduate of the UofA Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, has been engaged in cardiac and cardiovascular surgical nursing for over 25 years. He has worked in a variety or settings and countries, including Montreal, London (England) and in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He has extensive experience in the area of acute coronary syndrome, heart failure and cardiovascular surgery. Chris is well known as an excellent teacher, having over 17 years of teaching experience, and has taught a number of sessions on a variety of topics where his passion for teaching and cardiac care shows. He is currently the Clinical Nurse Educator in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit at the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
- Non ST Elevation ACS\n