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Who is the Candidate? The Heart Transplant Evaluation Process - Journal-based CME
Journal-based CME Activity
Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal
This article explains the heart transplant evaluation process, showing how careful and appropriate selection best positions transplant recipients to experience improved quality of life.
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:
- List the three goals of a heart transplant evaluation.
- State the most common indications for heart transplant.
- Explain the use of multiple prognosis scores to assist in risk stratification for patients with heart failure.
- Describe examples of extracardiac conditions that must be considered for mortality risk when considering heart transplantation.
- Identify psychosocial considerations that indicate a patient’s readiness for the transplant lifestyle.
Michelle M. Kittleson, MD, PhD
Professor of Medicine
Director of Post Graduate Medical Education in Heart Failure and Transplantation
Director of Heart Failure Research
Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
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.