Course Overview
Dr. Michael Ackerman, Director of the Long QT Syndrome Clinic at Mayo Clinic, discusses the importance of the QT Interval and the risk of sudden cardiac death. This course covers the pathophysiology of common causes of cardiac syncope and the evaluation and management of cardiac syncope with a focus on counseling patients to return to work and sport.
Member Cost: $0
Credits: 0.75 CE contact hours, 0.5 CE pharmacology hours
Learning Objectives
- Review the pathophysiology of common causes of cardiac syncope including long QT syndrome.
- Briefly describe steps in evaluation and management of cardiac syncope with a focus on counseling patients to return to work and sport.
Faculty
- Mike Ackerman, MD

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Accreditation Standards of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) through the joint providership of PCNA. PCNA is accredited by AANP as an approved provider of nurse practitioner continuing education. Provider number: 030602.