Relapsing Pericarditis: Prediction of Relapses, Risk Scores, and Role of Exercise Restriction- Journal-based CME

Journal-based CME Activity

Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal

This article discusses relapsing pericarditis and the progress made in predicting relapse using the Klein score and others. It also examines the role of exercise restriction for patients with pericarditis.

Fees

REGISTRATION TYPEFEE

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: 

  • Describe the increasing rates of relapsing pericarditis (RP) after a first episode and second episode.
  • Identify four established predictors of RP flares.
  • Explain the application of newly developed risk scores (ie, the Athens, Torino, INFLA, and Klein scores) for predicting RP relapse or remission.
  • State why exercise restriction is an important pillar in the management of RP.

 

Course summary
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
Course opens: 
03/10/2026
Course expires: 
03/10/2028
Cost:
$35.00
Houston Methodist (Virtual)
United States

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

Cost:
$35.00
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Fees

REGISTRATION TYPEFEE

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.