Masterclass in pulmonary embolism (Jun 27 - 29, 2019)

Masterclass in pulmonary embolism is organized by European Respiratory Society (ERS) and will be held from Jun 27 - 29, 2019 at H10 Marina Barcelona, Barcelona, Cataluna, Spain.

Target audience:
• Pulmonologists
• Cardiologists
• Intensivists
• Clinicians
• Researchers
Level of knowledge:
• Clinical experience in the management of patients with suspected or confirmed pulmonary embolism.

Description:
This course aims to provide a comprehensive overview of pulmonary embolism (PE). Sessions will cover all major topics related to PE, from the diagnosis of suspected PE and the risk stratification to the treatment of high-risk PE. The course will also cover specific populations and long-term follow-up. The final day of the course will be dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH).

An application will be made to EACCME for CME accreditation of this event. The number of credits that you will receive corresponds to your attendance during the course. Please note that you need to sign the register of attendance each day to ensure that you receive the CME credits.

Format:
• Lectures
• Workshops including interactive case discussion.

Topics:
Pulmonary embolism: diagnosis, prognosis, treatment
Post-pulmonary embolism syndrome
Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension.

Learning outcomes:
Following this course, participants will be able to:
• Diagnose patients with pulmonary embolism
• Tailor therapies for pulmonary embolism according to short-term prognosis
• Identify patients at risk for CTEPH
•Diagnose and treat patients with CTEPH.

HERMES links:
Adult Respiratory Medicine HERMES curriculum:
• Module 7: Pulmonary Vascular Diseases (PVDs).

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.