Putting the Freeze on Cold Agglutinin Disease
Webcast
1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ ...Faculty
OVERVIEW
Putting the Freeze on Cold Agglutinin Disease is organized by i3 Health.
Dates Available:
September 12, 2023 - September 11, 2024
Statement of Need:
Cold agglutinin disease (CAD) is a rare subtype of autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) in which antibodies cause hemolysis at cold temperatures, generally between 37º to 39º Fahrenheit. Approximately 1 in a million people are affected by CAD annually, with onset usually occurring between the ages of 40 and 80 years. Individuals commonly experience fatigue, dizziness, palpitations, and shortness of breath caused by the anemia; jaundice caused by degradation of hemoglobin into bilirubin; and sweating, coldness, or painful discoloration of their fingers, toes, ankles, and wrists triggered by exposure to cold (NORD, 2020). While progress has been made in recent years in understanding the pathogenesis of CAD, consensus recommendations based on randomized trials are needed for improving treatment outcomes and reducing symptom burden (Berentsen, 2021). In this activity chaired by Catherine Broome, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at Georgetown University School of Medicine, faculty will provide expert perspectives on optimizing the diagnosis, treatment, and supportive care of CAD.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Evaluate the clinical and laboratory features of CAD that can inform timely and accurate diagnosis
- Discuss the pathophysiology of CAD and the scientific rationale for targeting the classical complement pathway
- Appraise the efficacy and safety of novel complement inhibitors for CAD as elucidated by recent studies
- Assess strategies for managing anemia, cold-induced circulatory symptoms, and treatment-related adverse events to optimize the clinical outcomes of patients with CAD
In this activity, Catherine M. Broome, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at Georgetown University School of Medicine, will provide expert guidance on diagnostic features, current treatment standards, emerging therapies, and supportive care strategies for patients with cold agglutinin disease (CAD). Start the activity now!
ACCREDITATION & CREDITS
Jointly Accredited Provider:
In support of improving patient care, i3 Health 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.
Physicians:
i3 Health designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. 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 1.0 MOC points in Medical Knowledge from the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
By providing this information, participants are agreeing to allow i3 Health to share this information with the ACCME.
Physician Assistants:
American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts certificates of participation for educational activities approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 1.0 hour of Category 1 credit for completing this program.
Nurse Practitioners:
The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program (AANPCP) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME. Individuals are responsible for checking with the AANPCP for further guidelines.
Nursing Continuing Professional Development:
A maximum of 1.0 ANCC contact hour may be earned by learners who successfully complete this nursing continuing professional development activity. This activity has been designated for 0.9 ANCC contact hours of pharmacotherapy credit for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 15824, for 1.0 ANCC contact hour.
TARGET AUDIENCE
PhysicianNursingPhysician AssistantHealthcare ProfessionalsHematologistFellowsSPECIALITIES
Physician AssistantsNurse PractitionersHematology Hematology Blood and Marrow Transplant
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