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CME in Minutes: Education in Cardiology & Pulmonology

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Get answers in 25 minutes or less from world-class experts and earn CME/CE credit with CME in Minutes: Education in Cardiology & Pulmonology by Answers in CME. Benefit from digests of latest advancements, thoughtful case studies, and nuanced perspectives. Inspiring and engaging programs designed for busy healthcare professionals to cover the diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and clinical management of conditions in cardiology, pulmonology. Earning your CME/CE credit has never been faster or easier. Download the URL for each individual program to request continuing education credit or access the slides.

Episodes
67
Releases
Twice a week
Typical length
32 min
On air since
2024
Latest episode
11 hours ago

Episodes

67 episodes, newest first

  1. Breathing New Life Into the Treatment of COPD With Type 2 Biologics: Personalized Strategies for Evidence-Based Action

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    Please visit answersincme.com/860/04572-replay1 to participate, download slides and supporting materials, complete the post test, and get a certificate. Presented by Cedric James Franklin Rutland, MD, FCCP; Stephanie Christenson, MD, MAS; and David Mannino, MD, FCCP, FERS. In this activity, experts in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) discuss the role of eosinophil testing, biologic therapies, and strategies for individualized, guideline-based treatment. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Recognize the role of eosinophils and eosinophilic testing in COPD; Select biologic therapies for appropriate patients with eosinophilic COPD, based on the latest evidence and guidance; and Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to integrate the latest guideline recommendations into individualized treatment plans tailored to patient and disease characteristics. This activity is intended for US healthcare professionals only.

    1 hr 2 min
  2. Optimizing Outcomes in Pediatric Asthma: A Case-Based Approach to Identifying Type 2 Inflammation and Tailoring Biologic Therapy

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    Please visit answersincme.com/ZSN860 to participate, download slides and supporting materials, complete the post test, and get a certificate. Presented by Wanda Phipatanakul, MD, MS. In this activity, an expert in pediatric asthma discusses how to identify type 2 inflammation and tailor biologic therapy for pediatric patients with asthma. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Identify the impact of type 2 inflammation on lung function in pediatric patients with asthma; Recognize best practices for incorporating biologics into the treatment of type 2 inflammatory pediatric asthma; and Outline the role of multidisciplinary teams in optimizing outcomes for pediatric patients with type 2 inflammatory asthma. This activity is intended for US healthcare professionals only.

    18 min
  3. Walking the Walk in MAC Lung Disease Care: From Guideline Recommendations to Real-World Scenarios

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    Please visit answersincme.com/860/102251349-replay to participate, download slides and supporting materials, complete the post test, and get a certificate. Presented by Charles L. Daley, MD, ATSF, FCCP; and David E. Griffith, MD, ATSF, FCCP. In this activity, experts in MAC lung disease discuss emerging first-line treatments and guideline-concordant, patient-centered strategies to individualize care for patients with newly diagnosed or refractory disease. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Review the clinical profiles of emerging first-line treatments for Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) lung disease in the context of standard of care regimens; Apply guideline-concordant strategies to develop individualized treatment plans for patients with newly diagnosed and refractory MAC lung disease; and Outline patient-centered strategies to enhance outcomes for patients with MAC lung disease receiving pharmacologic treatment.

    1 hr 6 min
  4. The PAH Quest: Elevating Care With Individualized, Risk-Guided Treatment Escalation Strategies

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    Please visit answersincme.com/860/CME-26-207477-replay to participate, download slides and supporting materials, complete the post test, and get a certificate. Presented by Vallerie V. McLaughlin, MD; and Richard Channick, MD. In this activity, experts in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) discuss strategies for personalized risk-based intensification of therapy for patients with PAH. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Describe the rationale for risk-based treatment intensification strategies in patients with PAH. Identify clinical indicators warranting escalation of therapy in patients with intermediate- or high-risk PAH. Outline an evidence-based, personalized approach to integrating novel add-on therapies into treatment plans for patients with PAH. undefined In this activity, experts in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) discuss strategies for personalized risk-based intensification of therapy for patients with PAH.

    1 hr 1 min
  5. From CT Scan to Caring for CF and Non-CF Bronchiectasis: Earlier Identification, Multidisciplinary Management, and Ongoing Clinical Trials

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    Please visit answersincme.com/860/014832-replay to participate, download slides and supporting materials, complete the post test, and get a certificate. Presented by Anne E. O'Donnell, MD; andPatrick Flume, MD. In this activity, experts in bronchiectasis discuss best practices for identifying, diagnosing, and treating CF and non-CF bronchiectasis. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:Distinguish between underlying causes of bronchiectasis that provide the rationale for targeting neutrophil inflammation. Outline recommended multidisciplinary strategies to promptly recognize and diagnose bronchiectasis. Describe the design and eligibility criteria of ongoing trials evaluating neutrophil-targeted therapies for bronchiectasis. This session is supported by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Exhibitors and supporters of NACFC include manufacturers of CF drugs, medical device companies, pharmacies, hospitals, and other related organizations. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation does not support nor endorse the products or services of NACFC 2026 exhibitors and supporters.

    1 hr 3 min
  6. Advancing Care for Pediatric Asthma: Targeting Type 2 Inflammation With Biologic Therapies

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    Please visit answersincme.com/QRE860 to participate, download slides and supporting materials, complete the post test, and get a certificate. Presented by Theresa W. Guilbert, MD, MS. In this activity, an expert in childhood asthma discusses the use of biologics for moderate to severe pediatric asthma. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Identify the impact of type 2 inflammation on lung function in pediatric patients with asthma; Recognize best practices for incorporating biologics into the treatment of type 2 inflammatory pediatric asthma; and Review the clinical profiles of biologic therapies for type 2 inflammatory asthma in pediatric patients. This activity is intended for US healthcare professionals only.

    16 min
  7. Getting to the Heart of Prostate Cancer: Identifying and Managing Cardiovascular Risk in Patients Receiving Androgen-Deprivation Therapy

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    Please visit answersincme.com/860/cvdprostate-replay to participate, download slides and supporting materials, complete the post test, and get a certificate. Presented by Michael Cookson, MD; Alicia Morgans, MD, MPH; and Avirup Guha, MD, MBBS, MPH, FAHA, FACC, FESC, FICOS. In this activity, experts in prostate cancer discuss cardiovascular risk in patients receiving androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT). Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Evaluate the impacts of prostate cancer and ADT on cardiovascular risk; Translate the latest research for cardiovascular management of patients on ADT to clinical practice; and Design personalized treatment approaches to optimize ADT across treatment settings.

    1 hr 3 min
  8. Targeting TROP2 in Oncology: Pan-Tumor Insights and the Next Wave of ADC Innovation

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    Please visit answersincme.com/NHB860 to participate, download slides and supporting materials, complete the post test, and get a certificate. Presented by Zev Wainberg, MD. In this activity, an expert in oncology discusses the use of TROP2-directed antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) across solid tumors. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Review the rationale for targeting TROP2 with antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) across tumor stages and settings; Evaluate the clinical profiles of available and emerging TROP-targeting ADCs across tumor stages and settings; and Apply evidence-based strategies to recognize and monitor treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs) associated with ADCs.

    13 min
  9. Sustaining Long-Term Care With ALK TKIs in Metastatic NSCLC: Best Practices for Adverse Event Management

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    Please visit answersincme.com/KNY860 to participate, download slides and supporting materials, complete the post test, and get a certificate. Presented by Barbara Melosky, MD, FRCPC; and Alyson Chin, RN, BScN, MN-ACNP(A). In this activity, experts in lung cancer discuss the management of adverse events associated with tyrosine kinase inhibitor use in patients with ALK-positive metastatic non–small-cell lung cancer. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Identify ALK tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI)–related adverse events (AEs) among patients with ALK-positive (ALK+) metastatic non–small-cell lung cancer (mNSCLC); Apply strategies to effectively monitor and manage ALK TKI–related AEs to enhance treatment adherence in patients with ALK+ mNSCLC; and Outline multidisciplinary, patient-centered strategies to optimize care for patients receiving ALK TKIs for ALK+ mNSCLC.

    20 min
  10. What’s Next in Anticoagulation? An Evolving Primary Care Playbook for Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation

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    Please visit answersincme.com/860/103760795-replay to participate, download slides and supporting materials, complete the post test, and get a certificate. Presented by Keith C. Ferdinand, MD; Mike Sharma, MD, MSc; and Eddie Needham, MD, FAAFP. In this activity, experts in atrial fibrillation (AF) discuss evidence-based strategies to optimize stroke prevention, address anticoagulation gaps in clinical practice, and prepare for emerging approaches to anticoagulation. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Apply evidence-based risk stratification tools and guidelines to address anticoagulation gaps in primary care patients with AF; Assess the clinical impact of suboptimal anticoagulation on AF stroke prevention; Evaluate emerging strategies for AF stroke prevention, including factor XI/XIa inhibitors; and Outline multidisciplinary, equity-focused care strategies incorporating social determinants to optimize AF stroke prevention in diverse populations.

    1 hr 1 min
  11. From Biology to Best Practice: Sequencing Current and Emerging Therapies in EGFR-Mutated NSCLC Beyond Progression

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    Please visit answersincme.com/860/103117485-replay3 to participate, download slides and supporting materials, complete the post test, and get a certificate. Presented by Prof. Solange Peters, MD, PhD and David Harpole, MD. In this activity, experts in EGFR-mutated advanced non–small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) discuss current and emerging strategies for sequencing therapies beyond progression. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Evaluate sequencing strategies for patients with advanced EGFR-mutated NSCLC following first-line progression, applying biologic insights and genomic testing to guide optimal therapy selection; and Discuss the role of emerging therapies in advanced EGFR-mutated NSCLC, applying insights from tumor biology to optimize sequential treatment decisions.

    36 min
  12. Adapting to Evolution for Second-Line Treatment in EGFR-Mutated Advanced NSCLC: Understanding Tumor Biology to Elevate the Therapeutic Strategy

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    Please visit answersincme.com/860/103117485-replay2 to participate, download slides and supporting materials, complete the post test, and get a certificate. Presented by Prof. Solange Peters, MD, PhD; and Benjamin Levy, MD, FASCO. In this activity, experts in EGFR-mutated advanced non–small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) discuss how tumor biology and genomic reassessment can guide sequencing after first-line progression. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Evaluate sequencing strategies for patients with advanced EGFR-mutated NSCLC following first-line progression, applying biologic insights and genomic testing to guide optimal therapy selection; and Discuss the role of emerging therapies in advanced EGFR-mutated NSCLC, applying insights from tumor biology to optimize sequential treatment decisions.

    32 min
  13. Designing the Foundation: Optimizing First-Line Therapy for EGFR-Mutated Advanced NSCLC

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    Please visit answersincme.com/860/103117485-replay1 to participate, download slides and supporting materials, complete the post test, and get a certificate. Presented by Prof. Solange Peters, MD, PhD; and Pasi A. Jänne, MD, PhD. In this activity, experts in EGFR-mutated advanced non–small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) discuss practical strategies for optimizing first-line testing and treatment selection. Upon completion of this series, participants should be better able to: Interpret updated evidence and recommendations regarding first-line testing and treatment selection for patients with advanced EGFR-mutated NSCLC; and Discuss the role of emerging therapies in advanced EGFR-mutated NSCLC, applying insights from tumor biology to optimize sequential treatment decisions.

    32 min
  14. Practical Conversations on PAH Care: Risk-Based Strategies for Specialists in the Community

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    Please visit answersincme.com/TNH860 to participate, download slides and supporting materials, complete the post test, and get a certificate. Presented by Nick H. Kim, MD and Vallerie V. McLaughlin, MD. In this activity, experts in cardiovascular medicine and pulmonology discuss pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Recognize the importance of treatment escalation for appropriate patients with PAH; Design risk-based treatment escalation plans for patients with PAH; Review the clinical impact of guideline-recommended therapies for risk-based treatment escalation in PAH; and Propose practical considerations to enhance outcomes for patients with PAH requiring treatment escalation.

    22 min
  15. The Next Chapter in Fibrosing ILD Care: Integrating Emerging Data on Novel Antifibrotics Into Multidisciplinary Practice

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    Please visit answersincme.com/860/IME_2025_00013162-replay to participate, download slides and supporting materials, complete the post test, and get a certificate. Presented by Toby Maher, MB, MSc, PhD, FRCP; and Justin Oldham, MD, MS. In this activity, experts explore advances in ILD care, including personalized, multidisciplinary approaches to integrate novel antifibrotic therapy and enhance patient engagement. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Recognize the rationale for novel antifibrotic therapy in interstitial lung disease (ILD); Apply the latest clinical data on novel antifibrotic therapy to therapeutic decision-making in ILD; and Outline multidisciplinary strategies to enhance the care of patients with ILD who are receiving antifibrotic therapies.

    1 hr 5 min
  16. Beyond the Biomarker: Bridging Patient Voices and Precision Care in HER2-Mutant NSCLC

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    Please visit answersincme.com/CNW860 to participate, download slides and supporting materials, complete the post test, and get a certificate. Presented by Stephen V. Liu, MD and Amber Fake. In this activity, an expert in non–small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) discusses the evolving patient-centered management of HER2-mutant NSCLC, focusing on the use of HER2-targeted TKIs. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Describe how HER2-targeted TKIs may address the clinical needs for diverse patient populations with HER2-mutant NSCLC; Implement evidence-based molecular profiling to identify HER2 alterations in NSCLC; Evaluate the clinical evidence of current and emerging HER2-targeted treatments; and Integrate shared decision-making strategies to align preferences for patients with HER2-mutant NSCLC.

    19 min
  17. The Promise of Oral Therapy for HER2-Mutated NSCLC: Unlocking New Treatment Opportunities With a Familiar Target

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    Please visit answersincme.com/860/IME_2025_00012595-replay to participate, download slides and supporting materials, complete the post test, and get a certificate. Presented by John V. Heymach, MD, PhD; and Mark Awad, MD, PhD. In this activity, experts in oncology discuss the role of dual and HER2-selective oral tyrosine kinase inhibitors in patients with HER2-mutated non–small-cell lung cancer. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Specify how TKIs may address unmet therapeutic needs for diverse patient populations with HER2-mutated NSCLC; Interpret the clinical evidence for approved oral TKIs for patients with HER2-mutated NSCLC; and Assess which patients may be candidates for approved oral HER2-targeting TKIs in the context of the current standard of care.

    1 hr 14 min
  18. Cracking the Code of KRAS-Mutant NSCLC: Evidence for Emerging Therapies in First-Line Settings

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    Please visit answersincme.com/GYB860 to participate, download slides and supporting materials, complete the post test, and get a certificate. Presented by Pasi A. Jänne, MD, PhD, FASCO. In this activity, an expert in oncology discusses the role of emerging KRAS inhibitors in the treatment paradigm for non–small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Explain the rationale for targeted therapy in previously untreated patients with KRAS-mutant NSCLC in the context of current standard of care with chemoimmunotherapy; Interpret the clinical evidence for emerging KRAS inhibitors in patients with previously untreated NSCLC; and Propose how emerging KRAS inhibitors may fit into the treatment paradigm for treatment-naive patients with KRAS-mutant NSCLC.

    14 min
  19. Reducing Cardiometabolic Risk: What Cardiovascular Outcomes Trials Tell Us About Incretin-Based Therapies

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    Please visit answersincme.com/KAF860 to participate, download slides and supporting materials, complete the post test, and get a certificate. Presented by Jill Trinacty, MD, FRCPC, ABOM. In this activity, an expert in endocrinology discusses incretin-based therapies for the management of cardiometabolic risk. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Describe the role of incretin-based therapies in cardiovascular risk reduction; Compare cardiovascular outcomes evidence across incretin-based therapies to inform clinical discussions; and Recognize opportunities to identify and address cardiometabolic risk in a multidisciplinary team setting.

    16 min
  20. Advancing Secondary Stroke Prevention: How the Latest Evidence Informs Team-Based Practice

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    Please visit answersincme.com/860/102701687-replay to participate, download slides and supporting materials, complete the post test, and get a certificate. Presented by Mike Sharma, MD, MSc; and Richard A. Bernstein, MD, PhD. In this activity, experts in stroke discuss post-stroke care and long-term secondary stroke prevention. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Discuss evidence-based strategies for secondary stroke prevention, including risk factor modification; Outline the potential role of FXIa inhibitors in closing current long-term management gaps for patients who have had a non-cardioembolic ischemic stroke or TIA; and Design multidisciplinary, long-term secondary stroke treatment plans that effectively leverage all members of the stroke care team, including cardiologists.

    1 hr 2 min

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