Trending Towards Trouble: Popular Health Fads Harming Your Heart

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5. Did you perceive any commercial bias associated with this activity?

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8. Did you perceive that any content presented was NOT based on current science, evidence and clinical reasoning?

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9. We ask that you reflect on what you heard today and list 1-2 new strategies you can implement in your practice based on your participation in this activity.

Modify my approach when talking to patients about supplements and nutrition "fads".

Discuss and describe benefits of making plain water primary source of hydration

Discuss cardiac risk with patients who use stimulants such as energy drinks/powders.

I don't plan on making any changes at this time

Other (please specify)

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10. The presenter discussed this case during the presentation. Please reflect on what you learned and select the best response:
A 28-year-old man presents with palpitations and lightheadedness after starting Inno Shred™ an over-the-counter “natural” supplement for weight loss and as a pre-workout supplement to enhance his gym performance. He denies drug use. ECG shows QTc prolongation. Electrolytes and thyroid studies are normal. He asks why this occurred after using Inno Shred™.

Which statement best explains his presentation?

A. Dietary supplements undergo FDA pre-market safety testing

B. Most supplements contain only labeled ingredients

C. Undeclared stimulants are common in supplements

D. Supplements are safer than prescription medications

E. Cardiac toxicity occurs only with anabolic steroids

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11. A 26-year-old male who jogs about 12 miles/week reports intermittent palpitations. Denies syncope, chest pain, or dyspnea. He drinks 1-2 Monster® 24‑oz energy drinks daily and mixes energy drinks with alcohol socially. Family history of thyroid disease. Vitals: BP 138/90 mmHg HR 70 bpm. Labs normal. ECG: sinus rhythm, early repolarization pattern, frequent PVCs.

Which is the MOST appropriate next step?

A. Start beta‑blocker therapy

B. Coronary CT angiography

C. Counsel stimulant/alcohol reduction and obtain 24‑hr Holter

D. Electrophysiology study

E. Restrict from exercise

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12. What barriers do you perceive to implementing new strategies?

Time for patient counseling

Patient compliance

Other (please specify)

Trending Towards Trouble: Popular Health Fads Harming Your Heart

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* 1. Please enter your first and last name as you would like it to appear on your CME certificate.

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* 3. What is your specialty?

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* 5. Did you perceive any commercial bias associated with this activity?

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* 6. If you answered yes to the previous question, please describe perceived bias.

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* 7. Did you perceive that the content presented was inclusive of fair and balanced views?

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* 8. Did you perceive that any content presented was NOT based on current science, evidence and clinical reasoning?

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* 9. We ask that you reflect on what you heard today and list 1-2 new strategies you can implement in your practice based on your participation in this activity.

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* 12. What barriers do you perceive to implementing new strategies?

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* 13. What other educational content can KMA provide to support your professional development?

1. Please enter your first and last name as you would like it to appear on your CME certificate.

2. Please select your credentials:

3. What is your specialty?

4. E-mail address for receiving certificate: (Required.)

5. Did you perceive any commercial bias associated with this activity?

6. If you answered yes to the previous question, please describe perceived bias.

7. Did you perceive that the content presented was inclusive of fair and balanced views?

8. Did you perceive that any content presented was NOT based on current science, evidence and clinical reasoning?

9. We ask that you reflect on what you heard today and list 1-2 new strategies you can implement in your practice based on your participation in this activity.

12. What barriers do you perceive to implementing new strategies?

13. What other educational content can KMA provide to support your professional development?