OVERVIEW

The Curbsiders Episode #427 Kittleson Rules Amyloidosis is organized by VCU Health Continuing Education.

Date:
Monday, February 19, 2024, 7:00 AM - Friday, February 19, 2027, 7:00 PM

Description:
Amyloidosis demystified. Learn the clinical clues that suggest possible amyloidosis and how to order the correct tests to diagnose this disease.

Objectives:
After listening to this episode listeners will…

  1. Recognize the clinical history and symptoms that suggest cardiac amyloidosis
  2. Familiarize themselves with the diagnostic algorithm for cardiac amyloidosis
  3. Learn how to partner with cardiologists and other specialists to manage patients living with amyloidosis
  4. Appreciate the current therapeutic approach for management of cardiac amyloidosis
Credits

Accreditation:
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by The Curbsiders and VCU Health. VCU Health Continuing Education 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.

VCU Health Continuing Education designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1 medical knowledge MOC point in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

It is the responsibility of the participant to provide the correct information [ABIM ID Number and DOB (in MMDD format)] in order to receive MOC credit for participating in a CE activity. 

VCU Health Continuing Education designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 ANCC contact hour. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

VCU Health Continuing Education 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 credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. 

 This activity provides  1 contact hours (.1 CEUs) of continuing education credit.

  • 1 MOC
  • 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1 AAPA
  • 1 CME
  • 1 CEUs
  • 1 Contact Hours
  • TARGET AUDIENCE

    PhysicianPhysician AssistantCardiologistsUrologists

    SPECIALITIES

    Cardiology

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