Diagnostic Enigma of Blurring Vision and Apparent Shock - Journal-based CME

Journal-based CME Activity

Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal

This Interactive CME Case poses the challenge of diagnosing a patient who presented to the emergency department of a tertiary care hospital complaining of transient blurred vision that lasted 20 minutes and later was identified as shock.

Fees

REGISTRATION TYPEFEE

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: 

  • Describe the cause of this patient’s presentation.
  • Determine what next step is best for managing this patient’s case.
  • Analyze the symptoms that will lead to a correct diagnosis of this type of shock and identify the main “clue.”
  • State the most likely diagnosis for this patient.
  • Explain pseudo-shock and its frequency of presentation.
Course summary
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
Course opens: 
09/16/2025
Course expires: 
09/16/2027
Cost:
$35.00
Houston Methodist (Virtual)
United States

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

Cost:
$35.00
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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 TYPEFEE

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.