Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Overview:
This lecture will discuss the impact of pulmonary hypertension on left heart disease. The lecture will Highlight changes in the ESC guidelines for the diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension including the role of Exercise hemodynamics. Therapeutic approaches to the management of LHD and PH will be reviewed.
Objectives:
At the conclusion of the activity a participant should be able to:
- Recognize the impact of pulmonary hypertension (Group 2) on left heart disease
- Understand the updated definitions of pulmonary hypertension and the role of provocative testing in the evaluation of Group 2 PH
- Outline the basic management of Group 2 PH and the indications for specific therapies in disease treatment
Disclosures:
Ajith Nair, MD is an speaker for Impulse Dynamics, Abbott Laboratories, and Janssen Pharmaceuicals.
The Planning Committee has nothing to disclose relevant to this program.
The THI CME Staff has nothing to disclose relevant to this program.
The Program Reviewers have nothing to disclose relevant to this program.
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
The Texas Heart Institute Grand Rounds is an esteemed tradition that attracts leading experts from around the world each year.
Series attendees include Cardiology Fellows and Faculty, members of the Departments of Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Surgery, as well as visitors from other clinical and teaching institutions in the Texas Medical Center. We live broadcast Grand Rounds for online viewing on any desktop computer or mobile device.
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The Texas Heart Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council or Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Texas Heart Institute designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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