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CME Activity

Expert Perspectives in Cardiology: Innovations in Managing Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Course Director

Curt J. Daniels, MD, FACC
Curt J. Daniels, MD, FACC

The Heart Center, Nationwide Children's Hospital
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio

Accredited by

University of Florida College of Medicine

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Activity Details

Credit Types:CME
Credit Amount:0.25 Credits
Release Date:2012-Feb-07
Expiration Date:2013-Feb-06
Estimated Time for Completion:15 minutes
Registration Required:No
Cost:Free

Program Description & Educational Objectives

In this activity, an expert in pulmonary arterial hypertension addresses 3 key questions regarding the latest data on diagnosis and management: advances in noninvasive diagnostic strategies, the role of PDE-5 inhibitors and endothelin receptor antagonists, and combination therapy.

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:

  • Apply best practices to the use of noninvasive diagnostic tools, including 2- and 3-dimensional echocardiography, for pulmonary arterial hypertension
  • Summarize the current approach to initial and subsequent therapy for pulmonary arterial hypertension, according to latest evidence

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of cardiologists and other clinicians who care for patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension.

Requirements for Successful Completion

In order to receive credit, participants must view the activity and complete the post-test and evaluation form. There are no pre-requisites and there is no fee to participate in this activity or to receive CME credit. Statements of Credit are awarded upon successful completion of the post-test and evaluation form.

Media: Internet
Release and Expiration Dates: February 07, 2012 - February 06, 2013
Time to Complete: 15 minutes

Faculty & Disclosure / Conflict of Interest Policy

In accordance with ACCME requirements, the University of Florida College of Medicine has a conflict of interest policy that requires faculty to disclose relevant financial relationships related to the content of their presentations/materials. Any potential conflicts are resolved so that presentations are evidence-based and scientifically balanced.

Course Director

Curt J. Daniels, MD, FACC
Associate Professor, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
Director, COACH Program: Columbus Ohio Adult Congenital Heart Disease & Pulmonary Hypertension Programs
The Heart Center, Nationwide Children's Hospital
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio

Curt J. Daniels, MD, FACC, has a financial interest/relationship or affiliation in the form of:
Grant/Research Support from Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. and United Therapeutics Corporation.

CME Reviewer

Alan B. Miller, MD
Professor
Department of Medicine
Division of Cardiology
University of Florida College of Medicine
Jacksonville, Florida

Alan B. Miller, MD, has a financial interest/relationship or affiliation in the form of:
Consultant for Medtronic, Inc.
Grant/Research Support from Cardioxyl Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Speakers Bureau participant with Forest Laboratories, Inc.; Gilead Sciences, Inc.; Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.; Pfizer Inc.; and sanofi-aventis U.S.

Content Director

Annette Wiggins
Answers in CME, Inc.

Annette Wiggins currently has no financial interests/relationships or affiliations in relation to this activity.

Sponsorship, Credit & Support

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the University of Florida College of Medicine and Answers in CME. The University of Florida College of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Florida College of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This CME activity is jointly sponsored by the University of Florida College of Medicine and Answers in CME.

This activity is supported by educational grants from Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc.

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use

The faculty of this educational activity may include discussions of products or devices that are not currently labeled for use by the FDA. Faculty members have been advised to disclose to the audience any reference to an unlabeled or investigational use.

No endorsement of unapproved products or uses is made or implied by coverage of these products or uses in our reports. No responsibility is taken for errors or omissions in reports.

Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications and warnings.

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