OVERVIEW

Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Clinical Scenarios is organized by Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) and will be held from Oct 30, 2018 - Oct 30, 2021.

Target Audience
Emergency Medicine, Hematology, Internal Medicine

Accreditation Statement
Physicians
Indiana University School of Medicine designates this enduring activity for a maximum of .50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Overview
Jointly Provided - Enduring Materials Internet

Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:
• Identify the symptoms and physical signs of VTE.
• Describe when to use D-Dimer and how to follow up with specific population with PE.
• Explain when to use CPTA and V/Q scan to diagnose PE.
• Identify when and how to use the PERC rule, PVI and other tools compared to clinical gestalt for estimating pretest probability of a PE diagnosis.
• Describe how biomarkers, echoes, and the presence of a saddle embolus impact the decision for admission into the hospital.
• Explain what differences in effectiveness and side effect profile between the different NOACs when prescribing them for certain patients.

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