Right Heart
Catheterization: Mastery of
Precision Techniques

  • Achieve Mastery in Right Heart Catheterization – Stand Out Among Your Peers
  • Earn 7.0 CME Credits and Enhance Patient Care with Leading Experts

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Why take this class?

Why take this class?

Advance your professional journey with comprehensive knowledge in right heart catheterization. Our Medical Masterclass empowers you with the clinical skills to excel in pulmonary hypertension care.

Start learning immediately and complete courses at your own pace.

Path to Mastery

Step 1

Enroll in the free Masterclass and start your journey.

Step 2

Complete four CME-certified courses at your convenience.

Step 3

Engage in a webinar with top experts to solidify skills.

Step 4

Claim 3.0 additional credits and your Masterclass Certificate.

Finish the courses and participate in the webinar to earn all available CME credits.

Your Instructors

Vallerie V. McLaughlin

Vallerie V. McLaughlin, MD

Vallerie V. McLaughlin, MD, is the Kim A. Eagle, MD, Endowed Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, Director of the Pulmonary Hypertension Program, and Associate Chief of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, the American College of Chest Physicians and the American Heart Association, and is a member of the American Thoracic Society. She focuses on PH in her clinical research and has served as Chair in many national cardio-pulmonary organizations.

Victor Moles

Victor Moles, MD

Dr. Victor M. Moles is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Michigan. He is the Associate Director for the Pulmonary Hypertension Program. He interacts with patients who have been diagnosed with a wide variety of pulmonary vascular diseases, including pulmonary arterial hypertension and chronic thromboembolic disease, both in the clinic and in the cardiac catheterization laboratory. In the latter, he performs diagnostic right heart catheterization with or without exercise testing and pulmonary angiographies.

Richard Krasuski

Richard Krasuski, MD

Dr. Richard Krasuski is the Director of the Adult Congenital Heart Center and Hemodynamic Research at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina. He also serves as the Medical Director of the CTEPH Program and is a Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics at Duke. Additionally, he leads the Duke University Collaborative Cardiovascular Society. Dr. Krasuski is an editorial board member and reviewer for over 20 leading medical publications. He has authored or co-authored more than 400 peer-reviewed articles, abstracts, and book chapters.

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Detailed Course Breakdown

1.Index of Suspicion

2 lessons0.50 credits

Core Content:

  • Information on factors leading to the pre-test probability
  • Tests such as ECHO and PFT, as well as additional tests to consider to raise the index of suspicion
  • The role of comorbidities in the right heart catheterization (RHC) process
  • The role of RHC in the diagnostic algorithm

Course Goals:

  • Gain knowledge of essential tests and recognize the significance of comorbidities in the RHC process
  • Understand the definitions and applications of RHC in diagnostics
Index of Suspicion

2.Things To Keep In Mind on The Day of The Procedure

2 lessons0.50 credits

Core Content:

  • How to prioritize items during the RHC procedure
  • Key steps to prepare your patient for RHC
  • Insights for navigating the catheter lab
  • Real-life problems and solutions from expert experiences

Course Goals:

  • Effectively prioritize and prepare for the RHC procedure
  • Gain practical insights and problem-solving skills
Things To Keep In Mind on The Day of The Procedure

3.Walking Through the Right Heart Catheterization Procedure

6 lessons1.75 credits

Core Content:

  • The basic RHC process and its dynamic components
  • Calculating the wedge and cardiac output
  • How to evaluate waveforms and tips for accessing the pulmonary artery
  • Vasodilator challenges, drugs and dosing, and associated complications

Course Goals:

  • Develop a well-rounded understanding of the full RHC procedure
  • Gain knowledge on essential procedural skills
Walking Through the Right Heart Catheterization Procedure

4.Interpretation of the Right Heart Catheterization Procedure

4 lessons1.25 credits

Core Content:

  • Assessing patients with congenital heart diseases using RHC
  • The evaluation of left heart disease with the RHC procedure
  • How to decipher prognostic outcomes and RHC variable relationships
  • The appropriate use of RHC for follow-up and information on contraindications

Course Goals:

  • Gain insights into assessing congenital and left heart diseases with RHC
  • Understand the prognostic implications and contraindications of RHC
Interpretation of the Right Heart Catheterization Procedure

5.Masterclass Live: Right Heart Catheterization: Mastery of Precision Techniques

1 webinar3.0 credits

Core Content:

  • Strategies for accurate pressure measurements and ensuring patient safety
  • Common pitfalls in RHC procedures and solutions for accurate hemodynamic data
  • Use of waveforms to guide the procedure and ensure accurate data reporting
  • Overview of drugs, dosing, and the vasodilator challenge in RHC

Course Goals:

  • Identify factors for pre-test probability and define comorbidities in the RHC context
  • Implement evidence-based strategies for accurate measurements and maximized safety
  • Understand waveform dynamics, drug dosing, and the relationship between RHC variables and prognostic outcomes
Masterclass Live: Right Heart Catheterization: Mastery of Precision Techniques

Comprehensive 5-part masterclass with 14 in-depth lessons crafted by national cardiopulmonary experts.

Quiz and Assessment

Sample Question

Which patient population typically does not need routine follow-up right heart catheterizations?

  1. Vasodilator responder
  2. Patient on parenteral prostacyclin
  3. Unclear wedge pressure
  4. Patient with mild PH at low-risk status

Access to a community of peers and experts for ongoing support.

Key Takeaways

Framed certificate & digital tools

  • Receive after completion of all courses and the live webinar
  • Framed certificate of completion
  • Digital toolkit with quick-reference cards
  • Stethoscope ID tag and a Medical Masterclass pen
Mailed TOOLKIT and certificate

FAQ

You are a great candidate for Medical Masterclass if you are a medical professional who wants to:

  • Connect with top experts in your field and distinguish yourself from your peers.
  • Sharpen your abilities and claim CME credit.
  • Access valuable tools and resources to enhance your practice.

All on-demand courses, lessons, and the CME credits they offer are free. In some cases there will be a fee to join the exclusive Masterclass Live webinar and receive the Masterclass Toolkit and framed certificate. The fee to join Masterclass Live may vary.

You can earn a total of 7.0 CME credits after successfully completing all four courses in this Medical Masterclass and the final webinar. Participation in Masterclass Live is not required to obtain CME credit from the courses, which can be completed for a total of 3.0 CME credits.

Medical Masterclass consists of several on-demand video courses and concludes with a live webinar. The on-demand videos are free, and lessons can be completed at your own pace. To receive the CME credit that each course offers, you must complete all the lessons contained within the course.

After completing the on-demand courses, you will be invited to enroll in Masterclass Live – a live, interactive webinar with the Masters conducted in a small-group virtual setting. This workshop will build on the knowledge you gained from the earlier courses.

All registrants will be emailed further information and a link in the weeks leading up to the webinar. The link will also appear on the website if you are signed-in and have registered for the webinar.

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