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Preoperative Diagnostic Assessment of Patients with Cardiovascular Risk Factors Undergoing Noncardiac Surgery: A 2025 Update - Journal-based CME
Journal-based CME Activity
Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal
This article explains updated recommendations on preoperative diagnostic assessment of patients with cardiovascular risk factors undergoing noncardiac surgery and offers a framework for clinical practice.
Fees
| REGISTRATION TYPE | FEE |
|---|---|
Houston Methodist employees | Free |
Non-Houston Methodist employees | |
Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area)* | $35 |
Physician (Private physician outside the Greater Houston Area) | Free |
Resident / Fellow | Free |
Allied Health Care Professional / All Others | Free |
* In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.
Target Audience
This activity is intended for physicians, nurse practitioners, residents, fellows, pharmacists, researchers and other health care professionals.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
- List five conditions known to be cardiovascular risk factors for patients undergoing noncardiac surgery (NCS).
- State three components of risk assessment used in indices to stratify risk.
- Explain why low-risk, asymptomatic patients need not receive additional laboratory or imaging testing and should proceed directly to surgery.
- Describe the appropriate use of cardiac biomarkers to stratify high-risk patients and identify those who may benefit from additional testing.
- Analyze the overutilization of stress testing in many patients and its limited use for high-risk patients who may benefit from revascularization.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Houston Methodist designates this Journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 1.00 Attendance
Price
Registration Instructions
- STEP 1 - Select the applicable fee and add to cart to complete the checkout process.
- STEP 2 - Once registered, click the "Take Course" button to begin the activity.
Fees
| REGISTRATION TYPE | FEE |
|---|---|
Houston Methodist employees | Free |
Non-Houston Methodist employees | |
Physician (Private physician within the Greater Houston Area)* | $35 |
Physician (Private physician outside the Greater Houston Area) | Free |
Resident / Fellow | Free |
Allied Health Care Professional / All Others | Free |
* In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.