Risk Assessment in Pulmonary Hypertension: Practice Trends and Updates

Tune in to this webinar for the latest in pulmonary hypertension. Make sure you’re doing all you can to improve your patients’ quality of life. 

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September 12, 2024
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM EDT
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  • Overview

    Join our experts in this interactive webinar on pulmonary hypertension! Hear about the latest updates in risk assessment and find out how you can accurately use risk stratification to categorize patients in a timely manner to improve both their care and quality of life. You’ll also discover changing practice trends and the latest evidence that may impact your practice.  

  • Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

    In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence, Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) requires that individuals in a position to control the content of an educational activity disclose all relevant financial relationships with any ineligible company. GLC mitigates all conflicts of interest to ensure independence, objectivity, balance, and scientific rigor in all its educational programs.

    Faculty:
    Sonja Bartolome, MD
    Director, Pulmonary Vascular Disease
    Southwestern Medical Center
    Dallas, TX

    Dr. Bartolome has reported the following relevant financial relationships or relationships with ineligible companies of any amount during the past 24 months: 
    Research: United Therapeutics
    Consulting fees: Janssen, Merck, United Therapeutics  

    Robert P. Frantz, MD, FACC
    Cardiologist
    Mayo Clinic
    Rochester, MN

    Dr. Frantz has reported the following relevant financial relationships or relationships with ineligible companies of any amount during the past 24 months:
    Ownership Interest: Merck and Texax
    Receives royalties: UpToDate
    Consulting fees: Gossamer Bio, Insmed, Janssen, Liquidia, and Merck,  

    Vallerie McLaughlin, MD
    Professor, Internal Medicine
    University of Michigan
    Ann Arbor, MI

    Dr. McLaughlin has reported the following relevant financial relationships or relationships with ineligible companies of any amount during the past 24 months.
    Research: Aerovate, Altavant, Gossamer Bio, Janssen, Merck, SoniVie
    Consulting fees: Aerami, Aerovate, Altavant, Bayer, Caremark, CorVista, Gossamer Bio, Janssen, Merck, United Therapeutics

    Reviewers/Content Planners/Authors:

    • Cindy Davidson has nothing to disclose.
    • Katie Sheridan has nothing to disclose.
  • Learning Objectives

    After participating in this educational activity, participants should be better able to:

    • Understand pulmonary hypertension (PH) symptoms and risk assessment to accurately diagnose patients with PH
    • Formulate strategies to optimize diagnosis and risk stratification for timely management of patients with PH
    • Understand the dynamics associated with gathering information and getting an accurate history from patients with PH
  • Target Audience

    This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of cardiologists and pulmonologists as well as all other physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, and healthcare providers involved in managing patients with pulmonary hypertension.

  • Accreditation and Credit Designation Statements

    In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) and Total CME. 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.

    Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) designates this live and enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) designates this activity for 1.00 nursing contact hour. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credit. PAs should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) designates this activity for 1.00 contact hour/0.10 CEUs of pharmacy contact hours.

    The Universal Activity Number for this program is JA0006235-0000-24-101-L01-P. This learning activity is knowledge-based. Your CE credits will be electronically submitted to the NABP upon successful completion of the activity. Pharmacists with questions can contact NABP customer service (custserv@nabp.net). 

  • Provider(s)/Educational Partner(s)


    It’s about time! Today’s on-the-go learners have minutes to spend on education instead of hours. Total CME, LLC is an award-winning, global healthcare education company that strategically pioneers methodology, initiatives, and platforms to meet these time-limited needs. Unlike other medical education companies, Total CME employs a microlearning approach and platform to create outcome-based curricula that motivates HCPs to engage in self-directed point-of-care learning that impacts change in real time. Even while reaching the largest global distribution, we provide the most personalized, seamless learner experience. We’re meeting our busy learners where they are so they can focus on what they want when they need it, ultimately leading to behavior changes that impact clinical practice and empower patients in their own care.

  • Commercial Support

    This activity is supported by independent educational grants from Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc., a Janssen Pharmaceutical Company of Johnson & Johnson, and Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC.

  • 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 Total CME, LLC. 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 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 access a site outside of Total CME, LLC 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.

  • System Requirements

    • Supported Browsers (2 most recent versions):
      • Google Chrome for Windows, Mac OS, iOS, and Android
      • Apple Safari for Mac OS and iOS
      • Mozilla Firefox for Windows, Mac OS, iOS, and Android
      • Microsoft Edge for Windows
    • Recommended Internet Speed: 5Mbps+

Details
Presenters
Related
Comments
  • Overview

    Join our experts in this interactive webinar on pulmonary hypertension! Hear about the latest updates in risk assessment and find out how you can accurately use risk stratification to categorize patients in a timely manner to improve both their care and quality of life. You’ll also discover changing practice trends and the latest evidence that may impact your practice.  

  • Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

    In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence, Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) requires that individuals in a position to control the content of an educational activity disclose all relevant financial relationships with any ineligible company. GLC mitigates all conflicts of interest to ensure independence, objectivity, balance, and scientific rigor in all its educational programs.

    Faculty:
    Sonja Bartolome, MD
    Director, Pulmonary Vascular Disease
    Southwestern Medical Center
    Dallas, TX

    Dr. Bartolome has reported the following relevant financial relationships or relationships with ineligible companies of any amount during the past 24 months: 
    Research: United Therapeutics
    Consulting fees: Janssen, Merck, United Therapeutics  

    Robert P. Frantz, MD, FACC
    Cardiologist
    Mayo Clinic
    Rochester, MN

    Dr. Frantz has reported the following relevant financial relationships or relationships with ineligible companies of any amount during the past 24 months:
    Ownership Interest: Merck and Texax
    Receives royalties: UpToDate
    Consulting fees: Gossamer Bio, Insmed, Janssen, Liquidia, and Merck,  

    Vallerie McLaughlin, MD
    Professor, Internal Medicine
    University of Michigan
    Ann Arbor, MI

    Dr. McLaughlin has reported the following relevant financial relationships or relationships with ineligible companies of any amount during the past 24 months.
    Research: Aerovate, Altavant, Gossamer Bio, Janssen, Merck, SoniVie
    Consulting fees: Aerami, Aerovate, Altavant, Bayer, Caremark, CorVista, Gossamer Bio, Janssen, Merck, United Therapeutics

    Reviewers/Content Planners/Authors:

    • Cindy Davidson has nothing to disclose.
    • Katie Sheridan has nothing to disclose.
  • Learning Objectives

    After participating in this educational activity, participants should be better able to:

    • Understand pulmonary hypertension (PH) symptoms and risk assessment to accurately diagnose patients with PH
    • Formulate strategies to optimize diagnosis and risk stratification for timely management of patients with PH
    • Understand the dynamics associated with gathering information and getting an accurate history from patients with PH
  • Target Audience

    This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of cardiologists and pulmonologists as well as all other physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, and healthcare providers involved in managing patients with pulmonary hypertension.

  • Accreditation and Credit Designation Statements

    In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) and Total CME. 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.

    Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) designates this live and enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) designates this activity for 1.00 nursing contact hour. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credit. PAs should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) designates this activity for 1.00 contact hour/0.10 CEUs of pharmacy contact hours.

    The Universal Activity Number for this program is JA0006235-0000-24-101-L01-P. This learning activity is knowledge-based. Your CE credits will be electronically submitted to the NABP upon successful completion of the activity. Pharmacists with questions can contact NABP customer service (custserv@nabp.net). 

  • Provider(s)/Educational Partner(s)


    It’s about time! Today’s on-the-go learners have minutes to spend on education instead of hours. Total CME, LLC is an award-winning, global healthcare education company that strategically pioneers methodology, initiatives, and platforms to meet these time-limited needs. Unlike other medical education companies, Total CME employs a microlearning approach and platform to create outcome-based curricula that motivates HCPs to engage in self-directed point-of-care learning that impacts change in real time. Even while reaching the largest global distribution, we provide the most personalized, seamless learner experience. We’re meeting our busy learners where they are so they can focus on what they want when they need it, ultimately leading to behavior changes that impact clinical practice and empower patients in their own care.

  • Commercial Support

    This activity is supported by independent educational grants from Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc., a Janssen Pharmaceutical Company of Johnson & Johnson, and Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC.

  • 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 Total CME, LLC. 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 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 access a site outside of Total CME, LLC 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.

  • System Requirements

    • Supported Browsers (2 most recent versions):
      • Google Chrome for Windows, Mac OS, iOS, and Android
      • Apple Safari for Mac OS and iOS
      • Mozilla Firefox for Windows, Mac OS, iOS, and Android
      • Microsoft Edge for Windows
    • Recommended Internet Speed: 5Mbps+

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