OVERVIEW

Respiratory Reader Fall 2019 is organized by University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC).

Release Date: 09/25/2019
Expires: 09/25/2020

Accreditation:
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of .50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Each physician should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Other health care professionals are awarded (0.05) continuing education units (CEU) which are equivalent to .50 contact hour.

Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
• Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
• Explain the diagnostic ability of ACPET testing and identify benefits of performing an ACPET study.
• Describe an abnormal pulmonary vascular response to exercise during ACPET.
• Identify the causes of dyspnea obtained from advanced CPET testing and improve diagnostic skills.
• Recognize risk stratify patients with acute PE and assess their bleeding risk prior to starting anticoagulation.
• Implement medical, endovascular, and surgical strategies to manage the care of acute PE.
• Recall diagnosis of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) and recognize treatment options.

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.