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  • Cardiac Catheterization
  • Cyanosis
  • Echocardiography
  • Heart Transplantation
  • Norwood Procedures

Single Ventricle

A single ventricle is a rare outcome of abnormal embryonic development, resulting in the anatomical or functional absence of one ventricular cavity. This malformation is life-threatening, necessitating quick correction. The exact etiology remains unclear, but genetic mutations and environmental factors may play crucial roles. Risk factors include maternal diabetes, infections, and the intake of certain medications during pregnancy, to name a few. Symptoms typically manifest early, with cyanosis, difficulty breathing, and failure to thrive being common. Diagnosis relies on echocardiography, magnetic resonance imaging, or cardiac catheterization to assess ventricular structure and function. Management requires staged surgeries, like the Norwood procedure, to support systemic and pulmonary circulation, along with ongoing monitoring and possible heart transplantation in severe cases. This activity is designed for healthcare professionals to enhance learners’ competence in evaluating and managing single ventricles. Participants gain a deeper understanding of the condition’s risk factors, pathophysiology, symptomatology, and best diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. Greater proficiency enables healthcare practitioners to collaborate effectively within an interprofessional team caring for patients with this condition.

Credit & MOC Details

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Credit types

IPCE CreditsUp to 1.5 creditsAAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.5 creditsAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.5 creditsNursingUp to 1.5 creditsPharmacyUp to 1.5 credits

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABPATH — Lifelong LearningUp to 1.5 pointsABA — Lifelong LearningUp to 1.5 pointsABTS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABIM — Medical KnowledgeUp to 1.5 pointsABS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABP — Lifelong Learning and Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABTS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 points

FDA REMS

No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

Target Specialties

Cross-Specialty

Relevant across 12 specialties.

Pricing

Fee varies

This provider typically $49–98

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  • Article / monograph / reference
  • Credit · Up to 1.5 credits
  • MOC · Up to 1.5 points
  • Fee varies · this provider typically $49–98
  • Released
    Sep 1, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Sep 1, 2029 3 years left

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