PROGRAM CHAIR
Josanna Rodriguez-Lopez, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Physician Investigator, Pulmonary
Mass General Research Institute
Boston, MA
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This educational program focuses on the appropriate diagnosis and management of patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). Through an online enduring educational snapshot program and point-of-care tools including personalized poster and downloadable whiteboard animation, healthcare practitioners will discuss the most current diagnostic algorithm for symptomatic patients and the importance of a multidisciplinary team for appropriate and timely diagnosis. It will review the current treatment workflow along with advantages of multimodal treatment approaches. This program will also outline current clinical efficacy and safety data, as well as best practices for evidence-based use of current therapies.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This activity is intended to meet the educational needs of fellows, early career physicians, PH specialists, pulmonologists, cardiologists, and internal medicine physicians involved in the diagnosis and management of patients with Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH).
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Explain the etiopathogenesis and progression of disease and screening tools that can be used to facilitate a timely and accurate diagnosis of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH)
- Describe the clinical profiles of therapeutic agents that target novel pathways as a component in effective treatment plans
JOINT ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
In support of improving patient care, Med Learning Group 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.
PHYSICIAN CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group designates this virtually enduring activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the virtually enduring activity.
NURSES (ANCC) CREDIT DESIGNATION
Med Learning Group designates this activity for a maximum of 0.5 ANCC contact hour.
DISCLOSURE POLICY STATEMENT
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, educational programs sponsored by Med Learning Group must demonstrate balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor. All faculty, authors, editors, staff, and planning committee members participating in an MLG-sponsored activity are required to disclose any relevant financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services that are discussed in an educational activity.
DISCLOSURE OF RELEVANT FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS
| Josanna Rodriguez-Lopez, MD | Consulting Fees | Merck, Janssen, United Therapeutics, Bayer, Sumitomo Pharma, Gossamer Bio, Third Pole |
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
Content Review
The content of this activity was independently peer reviewed by a physician and nurse reviewer.
Individuals in Control of the Content of the Activity
The individuals in control of the content of this activity have reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they have with ineligible companies related to the content of this CE activity:
- Matthew Frese, General Manager of Med Learning Group has nothing to disclose.
- Christina Gallo, SVP, Educational Development for Med Learning Group has nothing to disclose.
- Arpan Patel, MD, has nothing to disclose.
- Sarah Milano, RN, MSN, has nothing to disclose.
- A medical reviewer from CME Peer Review LLC, has nothing to disclose.
- Lauren Welch, MA, VP, Outcomes and Accreditation for Med Learning Group has nothing to disclose.
- Lisa Kuhns, Medical Director for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Melissa A. Johnson, Program Director for Med Learning Group has nothing to disclose.
- Millena De Brito, Program Coordinator for Med Learning Group has nothing to disclose.
- Russie Allen, Accreditation and Outcomes Manager for Med Learning Group has nothing to disclose.
DISCLOSURE OF UNLABELED USE
Med Learning Group requires that faculty participating in any CE activity disclose to the audience when discussing any unlabeled or investigational use of any commercial product or device not yet approved for use in the United States. During the course of this lecture, the faculty may mention the use of medications for both FDA-approved and non-approved indications.
METHOD OF PARTICIPATION
There are no fees for participating and receiving CE credit for this activity. In order to obtain your certificate for the mentioned accreditation, participants need to successfully complete the associated pre/post activities and evaluation. Your certificate will be provided as a downloadable file.
DISCLAIMER
Med Learning Group makes every effort to develop CE activities that are scientifically based. This activity is designed for educational purposes. Participants have a responsibility to utilize this information to enhance their professional development in an effort to improve patient outcomes. Conclusions drawn by the participants should be derived from careful consideration of all available scientific information. The participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic decision-making expertise before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.
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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
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RELEASED DATE: July 23, 2024
EXPIRATION DATE: July 23, 2025
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