EM2310E "Arm Squeeze, Ischemic Preconditioning and More on the Horizon" (IM GR-101323)
Purpose and Overview
This talk aims to describe the concept of remote ischemic condition starting from its preclinical discovery and evolution of different modalities of ischemic conditioning to clinical studies. Clinical applications and limitation of current studies will also be discussed.
Target Audience
UT Southwestern faculty, fellows, residents and medical students, community physicians, nurse clinicians, physician assistants and nurses.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
- Understand the concept of ischemic condition and various varieties of ischemic conditioning.
- Understand basic mechanism of ischemic conditioning.
- Know clinical applications and limitations of ischemic conditioning.
Oladipupo Olafiranye, M.D., M.S.
Associate Academic Chief and Director of Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
VA North Texas Health Care System
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA
Price
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