Update on Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism

Transformative Insights: Mastering Pulmonary Embolism & Deep Vein Thrombosis for Comprehensive Care

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Focused Learning Course on DVT and PE. You’ll learn…

Risk Factors & Diagnosis

To identify and understand the risk factors for DVT and PE
To utilize diagnostic tools and criteria for DVT
To apply diagnostic criteria and tools for PE

To evaluate clinical presentation and perform risk stratification for PE
About the indications and recommendations for a hypercoagulable workup

Treatment and ICU Management I

About the initial treatment options for acute DVT
To recognize and apply the guidelines for thrombolytic therapy in PE
To assess the risk and manage complications of anticoagulant therapy

About the special considerations for anticoagulation in patients with renal failure, cancer, and pregnancy
To implement catheter-directed therapies and surgical interventions for severe PE

Treatment and ICU Management II

To understand the indications and protocols for thrombolytic therapy in acute PE
Manage anticoagulation therapy post-thrombolysis
To evaluate and implement thrombophilia testing

To determine the appropriate duration of anticoagulation
To apply evidence-based guidelines for the use of aspirin in preventing VTE recurrence

Pulmonary Hypertension Focusing on CTEPH

To understand the overview and classification of PH
To evaluate and diagnose CTEPH
To apply a multidisciplinary approach to the management of acute PE and CTEPH

About the management strategies and to identify the clinical features and symptoms associated with PH and CTEPH
How to implement follow-up and long-term monitoring strategies for patients with CTEPH

Other Embolization Syndromes

About the diagnosis and prognosis of pulmonary tumor emboli
To differentiate between various types of embolization syndromes
To apply appropriate management strategies for catheter-related thrombosis

To recognize the clinical features and risk factors for fat embolism syndrome (FES)
To diagnose and manage air embolism and treat amniotic fluid embolism (AFE)

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Rajkumar Dasgupta, MD – Course Director

Rajkumar Dasgupta, MD

Dr. Raj Dasgupta is an ABIM Quadruple board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine, pulmonology, critical care, and sleep medicine. He practices at the University of Southern California, where he is an associate professor of clinical medicine, assistant program director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program, and the associate program director of the Sleep Medicine Fellowship.

Dr. Dasgupta was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society and has been teaching USMLE Step 1, 2, 3, and Internal Medicine Board Review around the world for the past 20 years. He has two best-selling medical book series titled “Morning Report: Beyond the Pearls” and “Case Reports: Beyond the Pearls”, both published by Elsevier. “Dr. Raj” currently appears on various media platforms and television shows such as “Chasing the Cure”, “The Doctors”, “CNN” and “Inside Edition”.

Be sure to check out his two podcasts: “The Dr. Raj Podcast” and “Beyond the Pearls” medical podcast. For more information go to his websites: Meet Dr. Raj and Beyond the Pearls.

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Update on Pulmonary Embolism and Deep Vein Thrombosis

Deepen your expertise in pulmonary embolism (PE) and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) management with our Update on Pulmonary Embolism and Deep Vein Thrombosis Lightning Review course. This quick CME course is tailored for healthcare professionals across specialties, including internists, critical care specialists, pulmonologists, hematologists, and cardiologists to address critical gaps in knowledge and practical application.

Topics Covered

Overview of Risk Factors and Diagnosis of PE and DVT
Update on Treatment and ICU Management
Review of Pulmonary Hypertension Focusing on CTEPH
Other Embolization Syndromes

Course Benefits

All lectures available now
4 AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credits™ included
Course Syllabus pdf with all slide content
12-month access to course recordings

Update on Pulmonary Embolism and Deep Vein Thrombosis Agenda

Risk Factors & Diagnosis – Rajkumar Dasgupta, MD

To identify and understand the risk factors for Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
To utilize diagnostic tools and criteria for DVT
To apply diagnostic criteria and tools for Pulmonary Embolism
To evaluate the clinical presentation and perform risk stratification for PE
About the indications and recommendations for a hypercoagulable workup

Treatment and ICU Management I – Rajkumar Dasgupta, MD

About the initial treatment options for acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
To recognize and apply the guidelines for thrombolytic therapy in PE
About the special considerations for anticoagulation in patients with renal failure, cancer, and pregnancy
To assess the risk and manage complications of anticoagulant therapy
To implement catheter-directed therapies and surgical interventions for severe PE

Treatment and ICU Management II – Rajkumar Dasgupta, MD

To understand the indications and protocols for thrombolytic therapy in acute PE
Manage anticoagulation therapy post-thrombolysis
To determine the appropriate duration of anticoagulation for DVT and PE
To evaluate and implement thrombophilia testing
To apply evidence-based guidelines for the use of aspirin in preventing VTE recurrence

Pulmonary Hypertension Focusing on CTEPH – Rajkumar Dasgupta, MD

To understand the overview and classification of pulmonary hypertension (PH)
To evaluate and diagnose chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH)
About the management strategies and to identify the clinical features and symptoms associated with PH and CTEPH
To apply a multidisciplinary approach to the management of acute PE and CTEPH
How to implement follow-up and long-term monitoring strategies for patients with CTEPH

Other Embolization Syndromes – Rajkumar Dasgupta, MD

To recognize the clinical features and risk factors for fat embolism syndrome (FES)
To diagnose and manage air embolism and treat amniotic fluid embolism (AFE)
About the diagnosis and prognosis of pulmonary tumor emboli
To differentiate between various types of embolization syndromes
To apply appropriate management strategies for catheter-related thrombosis

CME Accreditation

Intended Audience:Physicians

Accreditation Statement:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essentials and Standards of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of PeerPoint Medical Education Institute and American Physician Institute for Advanced Professional Studies, LLC. PeerPoint Medical Education Institute is accredited by the ACCME to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statement:
Online Course, Release Date December 7, 2023, Termination Date December 6, 2026:
PeerPoint Medical Education Institute designates the enduring formats for this educational activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses & Nurse Practitioners: For all your CE requirements for recertification, the ANCC will accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

Physician Assistants: The NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

Licensed Psychologists: Most state boards will accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ toward professional development hours. Please confirm with your state board before using this product for professional development hours.