How often does the heart team model at UF meet to make decisions? correct answersWeekly
(True/False) For a cardiologist, days are highly variable and unpredictable correct answersTrue
What type of Cardiologist is trained to do invasive procedures such as opening up narrow blood
vessels to improve blood flow? correct answersInterventional
How many patients does Dr. Petersen see on average? correct answers20-40 patients
What kind of cardiologist is needed immediately with a high level of acuity? correct
answersInterventional
Who was a great mentor for Dr. Petersen that influenced him to pursue medicine? correct
answersFather who was a Gastroenterologist
(True/False) A big part of Dr. Petersen's day is figuring out how the patient's heart is working
and what he can do to help his patients. correct answersTrue
(Matching) Match the following conditions treated by cardiologist with their correct description.
a. Atherosclerotic diseases
b. Cardiac arrhythmias
c. Heart valve disease
d. Heart infections and heart inflammations correct answersa. Buildup of plaque inside arteries
that gradually obstructs the flow, leading to hypertension (high blood pressure, coronary disease
(CAD), peripheral artery disease (PAD), heart attack, and stroke
b. Disorders of the electrical system. Abnormal heart beating including bradycardia, tachycardia
and atrial fibrillation
c. Dysfunction of the tricuspid, pulmonary, mitral or aortic valve of the heart. This condition can
be caused by an abnormal narrowing of the valve or leaky valve
d. Infections that are characterized by their location
(Dropdown) In the United States, there are around [ Select ] ["31,500", "25,000", "28,500",
"20,000"] practicing cardiologists, [ Select ] ["65%", "63%", "71%", "69%"] of whom practice
adult (general) cardiology. correct answers31,500 ; 71%
Which definition best defines what a Cardiologist is? correct answersPhysician who specializes
in disorders of the heart and circulatory system.