Clinical studies in pulmonary hypertension (PH) have historically focused primarily on Group 1 disease and, more specifically, on idiopathic PAH. However, there are many subtypes of PH within Group 1 and other pulmonary hypertension classes of which the physician must be aware. Awareness can lead to screening, earlier detection, and expedient referral from the community level to the PH specialty center. This program looks at forms of PH not routinely discussed, including PAH associated with systemic sclerosis and connective tissue disease, PAH associated with congenital heart disease, PH associated with interstitial lung disease, and finally, drug- and toxin-induced PH. The program focuses on screening, referral diagnosis, and management of the disease.
The Importance of Referring the PAH-ACHD Patient to an Accredited Specialty Center
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The Importance of Referring the PAH-ACHD Patient to an Accredited Specialty Center
Overview
Target Audience
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, registered nurses, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with pulmonary hypertension.
Learning Objectives
After participating in this educational activity, participants should be better able to:
- Review characteristics of PH patient groups that fall outside of the idiopathic category
- Discuss the screening, diagnosis, and expedient referral of non-idiopathic patients to PH specialty centers from community generalists and specialty healthcare providers
- Focus on understudied PH groups that require special diagnostic attention by all healthcare providers
- Review treatment and management approaches to understudied PH patients
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) and TotalCME, Inc. GLC is jointly accredited by the American Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.0 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.Faculty Disclosure of Commercial Relationships
In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence and the University of Cincinnati policy, all faculty, planning committee members, and other individuals, who are in a position to control content, are required to disclose all relationships with ineligible companies (commercial interest) within the last 24-months. The ACCME requires us to disqualify individuals who refuse to provide this information from involvement in the planning and implementation of accredited continuing education. All educational materials are reviewed for fair balance, scientific objectivity, and levels of evidence.
The following faculty has reported relationships with ineligible companies:
Richard Krasuski, MD, faculty for this educational event, receives research funds from Actelion/Janssen, Edwards Lifesciences, Corvia, CryoLife and Medtronic; and receives consulting fees from Actelion/Janssen and Gore Medical.All the relevant financial relationships for these individuals have been mitigated.
Planners and Managers Disclosure List
The following reviewers/planners have reported no relationships with ineligible companies:
Dixon W. Wilde, PhD, FAHA, planner for this educational event, has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.
Chad McQueen, PharmD, planner for this educational event, has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.
William Mencia, MD, FACEHP, CHCP, planner for this educational event, has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.
All the relevant financial relationships for these individuals have been mitigated.Disclaimer
The views and opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of GLC and TotalCME, Inc. This presentation is not intended to define an exclusive course of patient management; the participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic skills in applying or adopting for professional use any of the information provided herein. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patients’ conditions and possible contraindications or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities. Links to other sites may be provided as additional sources of information. Once you elect to link to a site outside of MedEd On The Go you are subject to the terms and conditions of use, including copyright and licensing restriction, of that site.
Reproduction Prohibited
Reproduction of this material is not permitted without written permission from the copyright owner.Acknowledgment
This activity is supported by educational grants from Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Division of Janssen Pharmaceuticals and United Therapeutics Corporation.
Jointly provided by Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) and TotalCME, Inc.Fee Statement
This activity is FREE to all participants.
Instructions for Completion
During the period 7/29/2022 through 7/29/2023, registered participants wishing to receive continuing education credit for this activity must follow these steps:
- Read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures.
- Answer a pre-program question.
- View the program.
- Complete the post-test with a score of 100%.
- Complete activity evaluation.
- Apply for credit and either bank your credits or print your certificate.
For Pharmacists: Upon successfully completing the post-test with a score of 100% and the activity evaluation form, transcript information will be sent to the NABP CPE Monitor Service. This may require you to add or update the e-profile ID/date of birth information saved in your account.System Requirements
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