Comprehensive Review of Cardiovascular Pathology 2014 (CME Videos)

Overview

Comprehensive Review of Cardiovascular Pathology 2014 (CME Videos) provides an up-to-date understanding of cardiovascular diseases with a focus on cardiac tumors, vasculitides of medium and large vessels, and the latest classification systems. The course addresses practical aspects including the handling and interpretation of endomyocardial biopsies with immunohistochemical stains, the classification of cardiac rejection, and associated diagnostic challenges.

On-demand cardiovascular pathology education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Agenda

This course delivers a comprehensive review of cardiovascular pathology topics through expert presentations.

• Cardiomyopathies and Hypertension
• Coronary Artery Disease/Atherosclerosis
• Myocardial Infarction and Pericarditis
• Pathology of Vascular Interventions — Renu Virmani, MD
• Didactic Clinical-Pathologic Cases — James Atkinson, MD, PhD; Elena Ladich, MD; Renu Virmani, MD
• Review of Normal Anatomy and Histology of the Heart and Blood Vessels
• Endocarditis, Rheumatic, and Degenerative Valvular Diseases
• Cardiac Tumors
• Pathology of the Aorta — Elena Ladich, MD
• Congenital Heart Disease
• Interpretation and Handling of Heart Biopsies, Myocarditis and Other Miscellaneous Diseases
• Cardiac Transplantation Pathology
• Vasculitis — James Atkinson, MD, PhD

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

• Describe the normal anatomy of the heart and outline approaches for its examination postmortem and in surgical pathology, including valves, prostheses, and biopsies.
• Contrast and compare the etiologies and diagnostic features (gross and microscopic) of heart disease, such as congenital diseases, cardiomyopathies, myocarditis, valvular diseases, pericardial diseases, cardiac tumors, coronary artery disease, atherosclerosis, and ischemic heart disease.
• Define the features that characterize the different types and grades of cardiac allograft rejection and describe other pathologies impacting management and survival of heart transplant recipients, including cardiac allograft vasculopathy, infections, and neoplasms.
• Contrast and compare diseases affecting arteries and veins, including degenerative, inheritable, and inflammatory diseases.
• Discuss the importance of interventional devices in the management of heart disease and review related pathologic features associated with their use in both short- and long-term contexts.

Speakers

• Renu Virmani, MD — Medical Director, CVPath Institute
• Elena Ladich, MD — Chief Cardiovascular Pathology, CVPath Institute
• James Atkinson, MD, PhD — Professor, Department of Pathology, Immunology and Microbiology, Vanderbilt University

Target Audience

This course is designed for residents, general pathologists, and forensic pathologists seeking to update and strengthen their expertise in cardiovascular pathology. It offers content that supplements and extends beyond standard pathology textbooks.

Why This Topic Matters

The Comprehensive Review of Cardiovascular Pathology 2014 (CME Videos) addresses critical advancements in the diagnosis and classification of cardiovascular diseases, supporting pathologists in accurate interpretation and patient management. This course enhances the understanding of complex cardiovascular pathology relevant to both diagnostic and clinical practices within cardiovascular medicine.

By providing detailed updates through MedHub Central, this resource reinforces professional expertise and facilitates continuous learning in cardiovascular pathology, a specialty critical to improving diagnostic precision and therapeutic strategies.