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- 1600+ Cardiovascular Disease practice questions
- 38+ hours of high-yield lectures featuring board-focused faculty
- Earn up to 140.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credits™
- Earn up to 38.5 ABIM® MOC Program Credits
- Aligns with the ABIM exam blueprint for precise study
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- Peer community for group study and collaboration
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- 1600+ board-reflective questions
- 38+ hours of high-yield lectures
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- 38+ hours of high-yield Cardiology lectures
- Audio-visual or audio only
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- 1600+ board-reflective Cardiology questions
- Study or practice exam modes
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Lectures & QBank
- 1600+ board-reflective questions
- 38+ hours of high-yield lectures
Prep Lectures
- 38+ hours of high-yield Cardiology lectures
- Audio-visual or audio only
Question Bank
- 1600+ board-reflective Cardiology questions
- Study or practice exam modes
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Thomas Gaines, MD, New Orleans, LA
“Excellent course. No-nonsense approach – what you need to know!”
Karamchand Paul, MD, Indianapolis, IN
“Unlike other courses, The Pass Machine is concise and only goes over what you really need to know for the boards. I previously took the Mayo Board Review course, which spent too much time reviewing things that were not needed for just taking the boards."
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Cardiovascular Disease Lecture Agenda
Arrhythmias
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease
Acute Coronary Syndrome/Acute Myocardial Infarction
Valvular Disorders
Aorta/Peripheral Vascular
Hypertension/Pulmonary
Physiology & Biochemistry
Congenital Disorders
Pharmacology
Pericardial Disease
Other Lectures/Miscellaneous
ECG & Imaging
Study Tools
Cardiovascular Disease QBank Topics
| Cardiovascular Disease QBank Topics |
|---|
| Arrhythmias |
| Coronary Artery Disease |
| Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy |
| Valvular Disease |
| Pericardial Disease |
| Congenital Heart Disease |
| Vascular Diseases |
| Systemic Hypertension and Hypotension |
| Pulmonary Circulation Disorders |
| Systemic Disorders Affecting the Circulatory System |
| Normal Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology |
Cardiovascular Disease CME Accreditation
Intended Audience: Cardiologists
Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to:
- Exemplify a comprehensive knowledge of cardiovascular disease
- Explain diagnostic tests and develop treatment plans for patients with coronary artery disease
- Assess postoperative cardiac care
- Describe the physiology and biochemistry of the heart
- Recognize symptoms and recommend treatment for cardiovascular disease in women
- Evaluate and treat patients with congenital heart disease
- Demonstrate understanding of pharmacology, including drug interactions and alternative medicines
- Identify the various noninvasive modalities available for the evaluation of heart disease
- Interpret ECG, EKG, and echocardiographic tracings
Accreditation Statement:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essentials and Standards of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of PeerPoint Medical Education Institute and American Physician Institute for Advanced Professional Studies, LLC. PeerPoint Medical Education Institute is accredited by the ACCME to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.
MOC Accreditation Statement:
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the participant to earn up to 38.5 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM®) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM® MOC points.
Designation Statement:
Online Course v9.1, Release Date June 10, 2025, Termination Date June 9, 2028:
The PeerPoint Medical Education Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 38.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Exam Builder, Release Date January 1, 2024, Termination Date December 31, 2026:
The PeerPoint Medical Education Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 102 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses & Nurse Practitioners: For all your CE requirements for recertification, the ANCC will accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
Physician Assistants: The NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
Cardiovascular Disease Exam Dates
Cardiovascular Disease Certification Exam
2025 Registration: Closed
2025 Exam: October 28-29, 2025
2026 Standard Registration: December 1, 2025 - June 15, 2026
2026 Late Registration: June 15-28, 2026
2026 Exam: October 13-14, 2026
Cardiovascular Disease MOC Exam
2025 Standard Registration: December 1, 2024 - August 15, 2025
2025 Fall Exam: October 30, 2025
2026 Standard Registration: December 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026
2026 Summer Exam: April 16, 2026
2026 Standard Registration: December 1, 2025 - August 15, 2026
2026 Fall Exam: October 30, 2026
Learn More About the Cardiovascular Disease Board Exams
Cardiovascular Disease Board Exam Topics
| Percent of Exam | Cardiovascular Disease Certification and Maintenance of Certification Exam Topics |
|---|---|
| 15% | Arrhythmias |
| 21.5% | Coronary Artery Disease |
| 17% | Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy |
| 15% | Valvular Disease |
| 4% | Pericardial Disease |
| 5% | Congenital Heart Disease |
| 6% | Vascular Diseases |
| 7.5% | Systemic Hypertension and Hypotension |
| 3% | Pulmonary Circulation Disorders |
| 4% | Systemic Disorders Affecting the Circulatory System |
| 2% | Normal Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology |
Cardiology Board Review With Board-Focused Faculty
Remember, the American Board of Internal Medicine tests you on the entire breadth of your specialty, beyond what’s practical in your day-to-day. Let our knowledgeable faculty guide you through a comprehensive review that covers exactly what the Cardiovascular Disease Exam Blueprint dictates.
Cardiovascular Disease Board Review: High-Yield ContentLASER-FOCUSED LECTURES: A comprehensive library of video lectures precisely aligns to the Cardiovascular Disease Certification and Cardiovascular Disease MOC exam blueprints, so you focus on all exam topics and keywords with no wasted effort. BOARD-EXPERIENCED FACULTY: Board-certified faculty are experienced in teaching Cardiovascular Disease board exam preparation. Thus, every lecture is up to date, medically accurate, and entirely board-relevant. Cardiovascular Disease STUDY GUIDE: The included PDF provides the complete Cardiovascular Disease Board Review course syllabus, hundreds of pages long. |
Cardiovascular Disease BOARD PREP PRACTICE QUESTIONSCOMPREHENSIVE QUESTION BANK: 1600+ Cardiovascular Disease multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are included. Each question carefully follows the ABIM Cardiovascular Disease board exam content outline and format. REALISTIC TEST ENVIRONMENT: Prepare by taking practice tests in a format that’s just like the actual exam. THE “QBL” METHOD: “Question-Based Learning” ensures that your review is 100% relevant to the ABIM Cardiovascular Disease exam. This proven method works by embedding multiple-choice questions into course lectures. OPTIMIZED FOR LEARNING: Unlike other QBanks, The Pass Machine Cardiovascular Disease practice questions include referenced explanations, so you learn the “how” and “why” behind every question. |
Study CommunityPEER COLLABORATION: A study community welcomes you. Ask and answer colleague questions, form study groups, and track your progress. Strength in numbers: Help and be helped, stay motivated, and get connected. All with The Pass Machine! |
Anytime, Anywhere AccessON-THE-GO CONVENIENCE: Fit your Cardiovascular Disease board review around your busy schedule. Get 24/7 online access optimized for smartphone, tablet, and desktop. MOBILE APP: Includes phone app for downloading lectures for viewing when out of Wi-Fi or cellular reach. UNLIMITED REPEAT VIEWING: Watch lectures in any order, as many times as you need to, with unlimited access for up to 12 months. CME CREDITS: Earn up to 140.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ –38.5 credits from reviewing lectures plus 102 credits from completing the included QBank multiple-choice questions. Your annual employer-provided educational funds may be used to cover the costs of this CME activity. MOC POINTS: Earn up to 38.5 ABIM Cardiovascular Disease MOC points by participating in the Cardiovascular Disease online course. Your annual employer-provided educational funds may be used to cover the costs of this CME activity. |
Cardiovascular Disease Board Prep Course
What Do I Do if I Fail The Cardiology Board Exam?
The first thing you should do is just take it easy, sleep on it. Give yourself a few days, a week or two to come to terms with what has happened. Your next exam is six months to a year away. Dr. Jack has more advice in this video, What Do You Do If You Fail Your Medical Board Exam?
Cardiovascular Disease Certification Exam Scoring
Overall performance is reported on a standardized score scale ranging from 200 to 800, with a mean of 500. To pass the Cardiovascular Disease board examination, your standardized score must equal or exceed the standardized passing score. Your performance on the entire exam determines your pass-fail decision.
The passing standard for the Cardiovascular Disease exam is set by ABIM committee using standard-setting techniques that follow best practices in assessment. Because the passing standard is based on a specified level of mastery of Cardiovascular Disease content, no predetermined percentage of examinees will pass or fail the exam.
Cardiovascular Disease Certification Exam Format
The Cardiovascular Disease Certification (CERT) board exam is composed of up to 240 single-best-answer multiple-choice questions. Most questions describe patient scenarios and ask about the tasks performed by physicians in the course of practice. (Note that around 40 of these are new questions that do not count in your score.) Example of a single-best-answer multiple-choice question format:A 64-year-old man with a history of diabetes and hypertension presented to the clinic with stable angina. The physical exam revealed no signs of CHF. Diagnostic catheterization showed an EF of 35%. All 3 main arteries were patent with discrete 80% lesions proximally. He undergoes CABG x 3 without complication. Three weeks later, this patient comes to your office to establish care. In this case, which one of the following therapies will not reduce mortality?
◯ A. Statins ◯ B. Prophylactic ICD ◯ C. Beta-blocker ◯ D. ACEI
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