Online - General Cardiology: Chest Pain, Palpitations, Syncope and Murmurs

In 2021, the Nemours Cardiac Center at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware created a four-part review of pediatric cardiology designed for the primary care clinician. This education has been developed as a series of enduring modules so that you may participate at your convenience.

This module focuses on common cardiac complaints (chest pain, palpitations, syncope, murmurs) and presentations of recent data regarding outcomes related to these complaints*. At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to recognize symptoms that may be associated with significant cardiac disease and refer patients to specialists when appropriate.

* Some of the statistics presented may have become outdated. Please check current literature for updated studies.  

Target Audience

Physicians and all Pediatric Primary Care providers.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Identify dangerous causes of chest pain
  • Refer to cardiology for chest pain when indicated
  • Obtain a detailed history of palpitations in the pediatric patient 
  • Generate a differential diagnosis for palpitations in the pediatric patient
  • To define syncope and other forms of fainting   
  • To organize a structured approach to the initial evaluation of a patient with syncope
  • Identify innocent murmurs        
  • Identify when to refer a child with a murmur

Contact Information: If you have any questions regarding this course please contact the Course Coordinator, Betsy Lee at [email protected] 

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.25 MOC ABP - Pediatrics
    Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 1.25 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.
  • 1.25 MOC ABS – Surgery
    Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
  • 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    The Nemours Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    The Nemours Foundation designates this activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.25 Continuing Education
    This activity is designated for 1.25 continuing education credits.
Course opens: 
01/01/2025
Course expires: 
12/31/2026
Cost:
$0.00

To view the full bio of faculty, please click on their name.

Course Director(s)

Steven Ritz, MD, MSed

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Sharon Weinberger, MD, FAAP

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Planner(s)

Betsy Lee

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker(s)

Sean Connolly, DO

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Erica Del Grippo, DO

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Daphney Kernizan, DO

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Deepika Thacker, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Disclosure link: 
Nemours Children's Disclosure Policy

In support of improving patient care, Nemours Children’s Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physicians

Nemours Children’s Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other Professions

A certificate of participation will be provided to other health care professionals requesting credits. Please check with your accreditation board to make sure they accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. 

Below are the credit types available to you per your professional designation.

Available Credit

  • 1.25 MOC ABP - Pediatrics
    Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 1.25 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.
  • 1.25 MOC ABS – Surgery
    Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
  • 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    The Nemours Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    The Nemours Foundation designates this activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.25 Continuing Education
    This activity is designated for 1.25 continuing education credits.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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