A collaborative platform for paperless relicensing
A collaborative platform for paperless relicensing
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of air pollution in India and its significant health impacts. It covers a range of pollutants, including particulate matter, VOCs, heavy metals, and ozone. The course explores the pathophysiological mechanisms, including oxidative stress, systemic inflammation, and endothelial dysfunction, that underlie conditions such as asthma, COPD, lung cancer, and cardiovascular disease. It emphasises the use of clinical tools, including air quality indices and personal exposure monitoring, to assess patient risk.
| Duration : 01:00:00 hours |
| Content provider : Accrecent |
| Date launched at CMEPEDIA : September 17, 2025 |
| Expiry date of course : Awaiting accreditation |
| Module size : 21.82MB |
| Price : ₹826 - ₹971 |
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Identify different types of air pollutants.
List the different sources of air pollution.
Describe how different air pollutants affect cardiovascular, neurological, and respiratory health.
Advice on reducing exposure to air pollution and managing respiratory health effectively
Design a comprehensive patient risk assessment protocol incorporating air quality indices, personal exposure monitoring, and clinical evaluation techniques to effectively identify and manage high-risk patients due to air pollution exposure.
Dr Ankush Sachdeva
MBBS, MD(med), FNIC, FIAE, MBA (HAHM)
Dr Ankush Sachdeva, with over 20 years of experience in internal medicine and non-invasive cardiology, specialises in all forms of echocardiography, stress testing, and vascular ultrasound. Based in New Delhi at the Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Dr. Sachdeva has extensive experience managing the health impacts of air pollution. His clinical practice frequently involves diagnosing and treating patients with cardiovascular conditions exacerbated by pollution, such as ischemic heart disease and hypertension.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Sachdeva has authored various research papers and textbook chapters. Some of his published work can be accessed here.
Mitigation: All relevant financial relationships have been reviewed and mitigated according to ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.
Dr. O. Archana
MBBS, DTCD
Dr Archana Orsu is a pulmonologist specialising in tuberculosis and chest diseases, currently practising at Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli. With over five years of experience as a consultant pulmonologist, she has worked with multiple healthcare institutions.
Dr Archana completed her MBBS from Dr NTR University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh, followed by a Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases (DTCD) from Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences.
Her clinical expertise spans a wide range of pulmonary conditions, including upper and lower respiratory tract infections, pleural effusion, pleurisy, pneumothorax, pyothorax, and miliary tuberculosis. She has extensive experience in the emergency management of respiratory disorders and the intensive care of critically ill patients with pulmonary conditions.
Mitigation: Not applicable
