This Critical Care in Obstetrics Online Course topic consists of the following:
Pre-test Quiz
Lecture
Lecture Slides
Post-test Quiz
Upon completion of the components in this topic, the learner will be able to:
1.Review current epidemiology of peripartumcardiomyopathy(PPCM)
2.pathophysiologyofPPCM
3.Discuss signs,symptoms,anddiagnosisof PPCM
4.Discussmanagementandprognosisof PPCM
Completion of all components within a topic and a score of 75% or greater on the post-test quiz for a topic are necessary for the attainment of 1.5 CME credits.
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine. GLC is jointly accredited by the American Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence, Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) requires that individuals in a position to control the content of an educational activity disclose all relevant financial relationships with any ineligible company. GLC mitigates all conflicts of interest to ensure independence, objectivity, balance, and scientific rigor in all its educational programs.
Faculty
Leo R. Brancazio, MD- No financial relationships to report.
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Lecturer:
Leo R. Brancazio, MD
Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
There are no conflicts of interest to disclose.
Lecture Objectives
1- Review current epidemiology of Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM).
2- Understand pathophysiology of PPCM.
3- Be able to discuss signs, symptoms, and diagnosis of PPCM.
4- Understand the management and prognosis of PPCM.
References
1. Elkayam U. Clinical characteristics of peripartum cardiomyopathy in the United States: diagnosis, prognosis, and management. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2011 Aug 9;58(7):659-70. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2011.03.047. Review. PubMed PMID: 21816300
2. Bhattacharyya A, Basra SS, Sen P, Kar B. Peripartum cardiomyopathy: a review. Tex Heart Inst J. 2012;39(1):8-16. Review. PubMed PMID: 22412221; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3298938.
3. Blauwet LA, Cooper LT. Diagnosis and management of peripartum cardiomyopathy. Heart. 2011 Dec;97(23):1970-81. doi: 10.1136/heartjnl-2011-300349. PubMed PMID: 22058286.
4. Hilfiker-Kleiner D, Struman I, Hoch M, Podewski E, Sliwa K. 16-kDa prolactin and bromocriptine in postpartum cardiomyopathy. Curr Heart Fail Rep. 2012 Sep;9(3):174-82. doi: 10.1007/s11897-012-0095-7. Review. PubMed PMID: 22729360.
5. Cruz MO, Briller J, Hibbard JU. Update on peripartum cardiomyopathy. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 2010 Jun;37(2):283-303. doi: 10.1016/j.ogc.2010.02.003. Review. PubMed PMID: 20685554.
1.50 AMA PRA 1 Category Credits credits | No certificate available
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