Event
Clinical Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of Pulmonary Hypertension
presented by Scripps Health
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Saturday, January 20, 2024 7 AM
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1 PM
America/Los_Angeles
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9890 Genesee Ave La Jolla, CA 92037
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OVERVIEW
Clinical Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of Pulmonary Hypertension will educate clinicians on all PH types. Expert faculty will discuss the epidemiology of PH, diagnosis of PH, and the poor outcomes associated with untreated PH. The conference will provide clinicians with an understanding of the difference between PAH and PH associated with left heart disease. Strategies for PH types will be presented, along with new therapies recommended for HFpEF and treatments for right ventricular failure. Participants will return to their practice equipped with the latest evidence base and practical information to improve patient outcomes.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After attending this live activity, participants should be able to:
- Describe clinical factors and necessary tests to establish a diagnosis of PH.
- Recognize the difference between PAH and PH associated with HFpEF.
- Evaluate treatment strategies for patients with PH.
- Recall guideline-recommended therapies for HFpEF.
ACCREDITATION
Physicians
Scripps Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
ABIM MOC Points
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
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Faculty
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J. Thomas HeywoodCourse Director
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