How Would You Treat These Patients?
A Live Virtual Clinic in PAH
October 21, 2020 | 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM CDT

    Presented through a collaboration between Medscape and Albert Einstein College of Medicine-Montefiore Medical Center.

    LIVE Virtual Symposium

    Participants can access this live virtual event on OCTOBER 21, 2020 from 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM CDT.

    Activity Overview

    This engaging live symposium led by experts in the field of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) will take learners through interactive case-based discussions designed to improve clinicians' ability to effectively diagnose and treat PAH in clinical practice.

    Speakers
    • Vallerie McLaughlin, MD
      Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine
      Director, Pulmonary Hypertension Program
      University of Michigan
      Ann Arbor, Michigan
    • Murali Chakinala, MD
      Professor of Medicine
      Director, Washington University and Barnes-Jewish Hospital Pulmonary Hypertension Care Center
      Washington University
      St Louis, Missouri
    Program Wednesday, October 21, 2020
    • 4:45 PM
    • Welcome and Introduction
      Vallerie McLaughlin, MD
      • Current State of PAH
    • Case 1 Presentation: Newly Diagnosed Patient
      Murali Chakinala, MD
    • Panel Discussion
    • Case 2 Presentation: Patient Who Has Been Treated but Not Meeting Goal
      Vallerie McLaughlin, MD
    • Panel Discussion
    • Summary
    • 5:45 PM
    • Live Q&A
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    Learning Objectives
    Upon completion of this activity, participants will:
    • Have greater competence related to
      • Patient assessment to determine risk status for patients with PAH
      • Selection of therapy in PAH to achieve low-risk status
      • The use of effective strategies to address adherence and tolerance in patients with PAH
    Target Audience
    This activity is intended for cardiologists, pulmonologists, rheumatologists, and other HCPs involved in the management of patients with PAH.
    Goal Statement
    The goal of this activity is to improve physician ability to make appropriate clinical decisions in regard to effective diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and monitoring of patients with PAH to improve outcomes.
    Credits Available
    • 1.0
    • For Physicians
    Albert Einstein College of Medicine-Montefiore Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
    Accreditation Statement
    In support of improving patient care, Albert Einstein College of Medicine-Montefiore Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation 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.
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