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Intervention Versus Medical Management of Pulmonary Embolism - Journal-based CME
Journal-based CME Activity
Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal
This article discusses options for pulmonary embolism management, including use of the most common diagnostic tools available to assess risk and typical treatment for each broad risk category.
Fees
| REGISTRATION TYPE | FEE |
|---|---|
Houston Methodist employees | Free |
Non-Houston Methodist employees | |
Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area) | $35 |
Physician (Private physician outside the Greater Houston Area) | Free |
Resident / Fellow | Free |
Allied Health Care Professional / All Others | Free |
* In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.
Target Audience
This activity is intended for physicians, nurse practitioners, residents, fellows, pharmacists, researchers and other health care professionals.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
- Explain why right heart dysfunction is considered the cornerstone for determining pulmonary embolism risk and planning triage.
- Discuss the importance of history and physical exam when diagnosing early pulmonary embolism despite recent advances in imaging.
- Differentiate between the diverse presentations of pulmonary embolism in patients, including variability in acuity, severity, and patient clinical background.
- Analyze the pros and cons of using the Pulmonary Embolism Severity Index (PESI) for screening rather than determining treatment.
- Describe how triage algorithms are best used when tailored to specific facilities based on their available expertise and resources.
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Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Houston Methodist designates this Journal- Based CME activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Houston Methodist designates this Journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 1.00 Attendance
Price
Registration Instructions
- STEP 1 - Select the applicable fee and add to cart to complete the checkout process.
- STEP 2 - Once registered, click the "Take Course" button to begin the activity.
Fees
| REGISTRATION TYPE | FEE |
|---|---|
Houston Methodist employees | Free |
Non-Houston Methodist employees | |
Physician (Private physician within the Greater Houston Area) | $35 |
Physician (Private physician outside the Greater Houston Area) | Free |
Resident / Fellow | Free |
Allied Health Care Professional / All Others | Free |
* In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.