Neurology: Volume 83, Number 3, July 15, 2014
About this course
- Released: 07/15/2014
- Expires: 07/15/2017
NEURAL CONTROL OF THE HEART: RECENT CONCEPTS AND CLINICAL CORRELATIONS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of the article by Palma and Benarroch, the participant should be able to:
- Discuss the interplay between the intrinsic electrophysiologic properties of the heart and their regulation by the vagus and sympathetic nerves
- Summarize the effects of autonomic output on cardiac function, and list the cardiovascular reflexes
- Recognize that there is forebrain control of cardiac function
- Discuss the clinical implications related to the neural control of the heart
CORE COMPETENCIES:
The article by Palma and Benarroch covers the following core competency:
- Medical Knowledge
DEFINING THE CLINICAL COURSE OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS: THE 2013 REVISIONS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of the article by Lublin et al, the participant should be able to:
- List the four MS clinical courses that were defined by the 1996 US National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) Advisory Committee
- Summarize the 2013 revisions to the MS clinical courses
- Recognize the need for further research to better define the value of imaging and biological markers in assessing, confirming, or revising MS phenotype descriptions
CORE COMPETENCIES:
The article by Lublin et al covers the following core competencies:
- Medical Knowledge
- Systems Based Practice
AUTHOR DISCLOSURES:
Refer to Information and Author section available in the Tool Bar for each article.
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ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
The American Academy of Neurology designates that participants will receive 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits if both CME courses for the issue are completed. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The American Academy of Neurology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
MISSION STATEMENT/PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
After evaluating a specific article published in Neurology, participants in the CME activity should be able to demonstrate an increase in, or affirmation of, their knowledge of clinical medicine. Participants should be able to evaluate the appropriateness of the clinical information as it applies to the provision of patient care.
PARTICIPANTS
This program is designed for physicians who are involved in providing patient care and who wish to advance their current knowledge of clinical medicine.
CREDITS
The American Academy of Neurology designates that participants will receive 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits if both CME courses for the issue are completed.
The American Academy of Neurology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.
DISCLOSURES
Steven Lewis, MD receives a stipend in his editorial capacity for Neurology and as an Associate Editor for Continuum: Lifelong Learning in Neurology; has received royalties for the books Field Guide to the Neurologic Examination and Neurology for the Non-Neurologist; and anticipates receiving royalties for the book Neurologic Disorders due to Systemic Disease. James WM Owens Jr. MD, PhD receives royalties from UpToDate, Waltham, MA; grant support from NIH (PI, K08NS054882); and a stipend in his editorial capacity for Neurology.
COMMERCIAL SUPPORT
This CME program receives no commercial support.
