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SECTION 1 - Our Service
We will provide medical education content through our online interactive learning platform to our Learners based on the subscription term and services purchased (“Service”). Our Service also consists of any related products, materials, training, services, printed content from the Service, or other materials and documentation. We may at any time update, improve, replace, modify or alter the specifications for and functionality of all or any part of the Service from time to time. The Services are not intended for and should not be used by anyone under the age of 16.
SECTION 2 - License
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SECTION 3 - Subscription
We hereby grant Learners a limited, non-exclusive right to access and use the functionality of the specific product purchased by means of password-protected access to the K2P website. Learner is responsible for maintaining the security of Learner’s login credentials, including username and password. A free subscription continues until terminated, while a paid subscription has a term that may expire or be terminated. The Terms of Service remains effective until the subscriptions have expired or has been terminated. Learner is solely responsible for providing high speed internet service to access and use the Services. Learner agrees that it shall comply with all applicable privacy, publicity, data protection, electronic communications, spam and other laws in connection with and/or related to its use of the Service, including, without limitation, the CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 (U.S.A.), the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) (Canada), and the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
SECTION 4 - Orders
Learners may purchase the Services on our website. Fees may be stated on the website based on the product, services and subscription timeframe. All fees are due in advance and non-refundable. Learner is responsible for paying all sales, value added and other taxes on the Services regardless if they are included at the time of purchase. Our store is hosted on Stripe Inc. They provide us with the online e-commerce platform that allows us to sell our products and Services. Stripe’s Term of Use can be found here. Prices for our Services are subject to change without notice. We reserve the right at any time to modify or discontinue the Service (or any part or content thereof) without notice at any time. We shall not be liable to you or to any third-party for any modification, price change, suspension or discontinuance of the Service.
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SECTION 5 - Auto-Renewal for CurrentMD Product
Your subscription for the CurrentMD product will continue indefinitely until terminated in accordance with the Terms. After your CurrentMD Initial Term, your online CurrentMD product subscription will automatically renew for additional terms of the same length (each, a “Renewal Commencement Date”), allowing you to conveniently maintain your progress and access. By purchasing today, you authorize Knowledge to Practice to automatically charge your credit card account upon the expiration of the Initial Term at the full price in effect at the time (plus applicable taxes), without any additional action by you. Discounts and promotions applied to the purchase of your Initial Term or advertised by Knowledge to Practice at the time of renewal are not applicable to automatic renewal purchases.
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SECTION 6 - Auto-Upgrade
For Learners who have selected to auto-upgrade their online product subscription after their Initial Term, your subscription will be automatically upgraded to the latest version of product when its Initial Term ends. You authorize Knowledge to Practice to automatically charge your credit card account upon the expiration of the Initial Term at the upgrade price in effect at the time (plus applicable taxes), without any additional action by you. Discounts and promotions applied to the purchase of your Initial Term or advertised by Knowledge to Practice at the time of upgrade are not applicable to automatic upgrade purchases.
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SECTION 7 - Termination
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SECTION 8 - Learner Information
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SECTION 9 - Learner Information Privacy
To provide the Services, we collect Learner Information including the Learner’s name, email address and IP address. We do not collect Personally Identifiable Information as defined in the NIST Guide to Protecting the Confidentiality of Personally Identifiable Information (SP 800-122) or Protected Health Information as defined in the Health Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, as amended, and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act.
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SECTION 10 - Data Retention
During the term of a Learner Subscription, we will maintain Learner Information within the Services. Following termination or expiration of a Learner’s Subscription, we will have no obligation to maintain or provide any Learner Information and may thereafter, unless legally prohibited, delete all Learner Information in our systems or otherwise in our possession or under our control as per our Data Retention Policy as published and updated periodically.
SECTION 11 - Intellectual Property
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We encourage Users and Learners to send us feedback, suggestions, comments, or respond to questions posed to the Learner in public forums (“Input”) on or about the Services. Users and Learners grant us an unlimited, irrevocable, perpetual, sub-licensable, transferable, royalty-free license to use any Input for any purpose including publishing Input anonymously or incorporating it into the Service and that the Input will be our sole and exclusive property and Learner waives all claims to same. K2P may edit or remove Input published in the Service that is inconsistent with the Service, are objectionable in nature, or violates any party’s rights.
SECTION 13 - Confidential Information
All information within the Service and the Services look, feel, design and functionality are proprietary and/or confidential to us (“Confidential Information”). You agree not to disclose this Confidential Information to anyone, (b) to use the Confidential Information strictly for the performance of this Terms of Use, and (c) to use all reasonable endeavors to protect the confidentiality of our Confidential Information.
SECTION 14 - Disclaimer
The Service is provided for general information only and should not be relied upon or used as the sole basis for making decisions. Any reliance on the Service is at Learner’s own risk. The Service are provided 'as is' and 'as available' and we disclaim any representations or warranties of any kind or nature. K2P does not warrant or represent that the Service (a) will be accurate, complete or reliable or that any errors in the Service will be corrected; or (b) that the quality of the Service will meet Learner’s expectations or has fitness for a particular purpose. We may provide through our website or Services materials or links from third-parties, we is not warrant nor take responsibility for any third-party materials or websites.
To the extent there are errors, inaccuracies or omissions in the Service (“Errors”), we shall use our best efforts to correct Errors, but we have no obligation to do so. No specified update or refresh date applied in the Service, should be taken to indicate that all information in the Service or on any related website has been modified or updated.
SECTION 15 - Limitations of Liability
IN NO EVENT WILL K2P OR ITS AFFILIATES OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE TO LEARNER FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, USE OR OTHER ECONOMIC LOSSES, INCURRED BY LEARNER OR ANY THIRD PARTY. WE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INJURY OR ANY LOSS ARISING FROM THE SERVICE, USE OF THE SERVICE INCLUDING ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN ANY CONTENT, OR THE UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO ANY SYSTEMS, RECORDS OR DATA.
IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR MAXIMUM AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO LEARNER FOR ACTUAL DIRECT DAMAGES UNDER THIS TERMS OF SERVICE EXCEED THE AMOUNT RECEIVED BY K2P AS A RESULT OF YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE IN THE SUBSCRIPTION PERIOD DURING WHICH YOU FIRST ASSERT A CLAIM. IF YOU HAVE NOT PAID K2P ANY AMOUNTS IN THE SUBSCRIPTION PERIOD DURING WHICH YOU FIRST ASSERT ANY SUCH CLAIM, K2P’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100).
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SECTION 16 - Governing Law
The Agreement, and any disputes arising out of or related hereto, will be governed exclusively by the laws of the State of Maryland, without regard to conflicts of laws rules. The courts located in the County of Montgomery in the State of Maryland will have exclusive jurisdiction to adjudicate any dispute arising out of or relating to the Agreement or its formation, interpretation or enforcement. Each Party also hereby waives any right to jury trial in connection with any action or litigation in any way arising out of or related to the Agreement. In any action or proceeding to enforce rights under the Agreement, the prevailing party will be entitled to recover its reasonable costs and attorney’s fees. Notwithstanding the above, either Party shall have the right to commence and prosecute any legal action before a court in Maryland to obtain injunctive or other relief against the other Party if such action is necessary.
SECTION 17 - Assignment
We may assign its rights or obligations under this Agreement without Learner written consent.
SECTION 18 - Waivers or Delays
We will not be liable by reason nor will we be in breach of this Terms of Service as a result of any failure or delay in the performance of its obligations on account of events beyond our reasonable control.
SECTION 19 - Contact Information
Questions about the Terms of Service should be sent to us at [emailprotected]
FAQs
Which Mayo Clinic is best for heart? ›
Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, are ranked among the Best Hospitals for heart and heart surgery by U.S. News & World Report. Mayo Clinic Children's Center in Rochester is ranked the No.
Who is the head of Cardiology at Mayo Clinic? ›Cardiovascular Medicine care and COVID-19
Paul Friedman, chair of the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at Mayo Clinic.
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Ramakanta Panda.
Dr. Ramakanta Panda | |
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Profession | Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon |
Institutions | Asian Heart Institute Asian Hospitals |
Sub-specialties | Cardiac Surgery Redo Bypass Surgery |
Awards | Padma Bhushan |
U.S. News & World Report has published its annual list of the country's top hospitals for cardiology and heart surgery. Cleveland Clinic is once again ranked No. 1, a position it also held in the company's rankings from 2020-2021 and 2021-2022.
What is a heart specialist called? ›A cardiologist is a doctor who specializes in treating diseases of the cardiovascular system — mainly the heart and blood vessels. In order to become a cardiologist, a physician must attend four years of medical school and an additional six to eight years of internal medicine and specialized cardiology training.
What do we call a doctor who treats heart disease? ›A cardiologist is a physician who's an expert in the care of your heart and blood vessels. They can treat or help you prevent a number of cardiovascular problems. They can also specialize in specific areas, such as abnormal heart rhythms, heart failure or heart problems you've had since birth.
What is a cardiac interventionalist? ›An interventional cardiologist is a cardiologist with one to two years of additional education and training in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular disease as well as congenital (present at birth) and structural heart conditions through catheter-based procedures, such as angioplasty and stenting.
What is the number 1 heart hospital in the US? ›Cleveland Clinic has been ranked as the No. 1 U.S. hospital for cardiology and heart surgery by U.S. News & World Report, according to its 2020-2021 Best Hospitals rankings.
What is the best heart surgery hospital in the world? ›- Mount Sinai Hospital (New York City)
- Brigham and Women's Hospital (Boston)
- NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia and Cornell (New York City)
- Johns Hopkins Hospital (Baltimore)
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (Los Angeles)
- Royal Brompton Hospital (London)
- AP-HP-Hôpital Universitaire Pitié Salpêtrière (Paris)
The most thorough investigation ever into individual surgeons' performance at the operating table has found that the United Kingdom's cardiac surgeons are among the best in the world, with more adults surviving surgery despite patients being sicker and older than elsewhere.
Who is best cardiologist in USA? ›
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Honor Roll.
Antonio Abbate | Virginia Commonwealth University |
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Steven Nissen | Cleveland Clinic |
Eric Peterson | Duke Clinical Research Institute |
Douglas Sawyer | Maine Medical Center |
Randall Starling | Cleveland Clinic |
Dr Mark Urman Named 2022 Super Doctor® – 14 Straight Years of Recognition. We are proud to announce that for the fourteenth consecutive year, Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute cardiologist Mark K. Urman, MD, FACC, FASE, FAHA has been named by his peers again for inclusion in the Super Doctors® List.
Where is the best heart clinic in the United States? ›- Cleveland Clinic.
- Mayo Clinic (Rochester, Minn.)
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (Los Angeles)
- NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia and Cornell (New York City)
- NYU Langone Hospitals (New York City)
- Mount Sinai Hospital (New York City)
A CT coronary angiogram can reveal plaque buildup and identify blockages in the arteries, which can lead to a heart attack. Prior to the test, a contrast dye is injected into the arm to make the arteries more visible. The test typically takes 30 minutes to complete.
What tests detect heart blockage? ›Coronary angiogram
A special dye is injected into your coronary arteries and an X-ray is taken. The X-ray shows your doctor where and how much your coronary arteries are clogged or blocked.
The most common types of blood tests used to assess heart conditions are: Cardiac enzyme tests (including troponin tests) – these help diagnose or exclude a heart attack. Full blood count (FBC) – this measures different types of blood levels and can show, for example, if there is an infection or if you have anaemia.
What vitamins are best for your heart? ›- Fish oil. To date, only large doses of prescription fish oil may have some cardiac benefit. ...
- Magnesium. Many of us get enough magnesium each day by eating foods like spinach, nuts and avocados. ...
- Folic acid. ...
- CoQ10. ...
- Fiber. ...
- Red yeast rice.
- Beets. Due to the Vitamin B folate content, beets are excellent for lowering homocysteine levels in the blood, which prevents your arteries from hardening. ...
- Berries. ...
- Red Grapes. ...
- Any green veggies. ...
- Pitaya, chia, and acai.
There are many different types of diuretic, but the most widely used for heart failure are furosemide (also called frusemide) and bumetanide.
Can you reverse plaque buildup in your arteries? ›The key is lowering LDL and making lifestyle changes.
"Making plaque disappear is not possible, but we can shrink and stabilize it," says cardiologist Dr. Christopher Cannon, a Harvard Medical School professor. Plaque forms when cholesterol (above, in yellow) lodges in the wall of the artery.
Does anything dissolve plaque in arteries? ›
There are no quick fixes for melting away plaque, but people can make key lifestyle changes to stop more of it accumulating and to improve their heart health. In serious cases, medical procedures or surgery can help to remove blockages from within the arteries.
Can you reverse clogged arteries? ›Medical treatment, regular exercise, and dietary changes can be used to keep atherosclerosis from getting worse and stabilize the plaque, but they aren't able to reverse the disease.
How can I check my own heart blockage at home? ›Official answer. You can check for heart disease at home by measuring your pulse rate and your blood pressure if you have a blood pressure monitor. You can also monitor yourself for symptoms of heart disease, such as: Chest pain, pressure, discomfort, or tightness.
How can u tell if your arteries are clogged? ›- Cholesterol screening.
- Chest X-ray.
- CT scan.
- Ultrasound.
- Echocardiogram and/or cardiac stress test.
- Electrocardiogram.
- MRI or PET scanning.
- Angiogram.
pressure-like pain in the chest that lasts more than 10 minutes. pain that radiates to either arm, neck, or jaw. shortness of breath. nausea and vomiting.
What are the signs of an unhealthy heart? ›- Chest pain, chest tightness, chest pressure and chest discomfort (angina)
- Shortness of breath.
- Pain in the neck, jaw, throat, upper belly area or back.
- Pain, numbness, weakness or coldness in the legs or arms if the blood vessels in those body areas are narrowed.
A health care provider might use an electrocardiogram to determine or detect: Irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) If blocked or narrowed arteries in the heart (coronary artery disease) are causing chest pain or a heart attack. Whether you have had a previous heart attack.
Do heart attacks always show up on EKG? ›Blood tests and beyond
But not all heart attacks show up on the first ECG. So even if it looks normal, you're still not out of the woods, says Dr. Kosowsky.