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  • Caveolin-1 Expression During the Progression of Pulmonary Hypertension

    Course ID: 2205
    Course Author: Rajamma Mathew

    Rajamma Mathew, MD and her research group have been studying the role of caveolin-1 expression during the progression of pulmonary hypertension. In this course, Dr. Mathew discusses the existing evidence of the importance caveolin-1 plays in the development of the disease.

  • Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH)

    Course ID: 2179
    Course Author: Doug Helmersen

    CTEPH
    In this course, Doug Helmersen, MD, defines chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension, describes the pathophysiology of the disease and discusses the prevalence of this type of pulmonary hypertension. Additionally, some of the possible risk factors associated with CTEPH will be discussed along with the proper algorithm to screen and diagnosis these patients.

  • Congenital Heart Disease in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

    Course ID: 2085
    Course Author: Usha Krishnan

    Dr. Usha Krishnan presents this course which describes the role of pulmonary arterial hypertension in congenital heart disease patients including the management of disease pre and post surgery.  Some of the specific examples of CHD include the identification and treatment options for Eisenmenger Syndrome as well as the role of increased pulmonary resistance in the failing fontan.



  • Considerations in Nursing

    Course ID: 2151
    Course Author: Mary Bartlett
    Course Author: Melisa Wilson
    Course Author: Beth Coleman
    Course Author: Arlene Schiro
    Course Author: Janet Pinson

    This course features 3 sessions from the 2011 PH Professional Network Symposium that focus on issues of special interest to nurses. These topics include the art of patient interviewing, transitions in treatment and the importance of a strong treatment algorithm. This course is offered for a maximum of 3.0 hours of nursing CEUs.



  • Diagnosis of Pulmonary Hypertension in Children

    Course ID: 2086
    Course Author: Dunbar Ivy

    Dunbar Ivy, MD, brings his years of expertise treating pediatric pulmonary hypertension patients to this course which explores the clinical presentation and diagnostic evaluation of both neonates and children with pulmonary hypertension. Dr. Ivy discusses the different uses of diagnostic testing in children with PH from electrocardiography to ventilation-perfusion scintigraphy.

  • Diagnostic Evaluation of Pulmonary Hypertension in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): An Illustrative Case

    Course ID: 2152
    Course Author: Franck Rahaghi

    Franck Rahagi, MD, MH, FCCP presents this course which describes the current understanding of PH in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Dr. Rahaghi will discuss the physical examination of these patients as well as the diagnostic workup and treatment plan.



  • Diagnostic Evaluation of Suspected PAH Symptoms

    Course ID: 2087
    Course Author: Namita Sood

    Early and proper diagnosis is key to successful outcomes in a progressive disease like pulmonary hypertension. By successfully completing this course, participants will be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). They will also learn strategies for accurate diagnosis and how to assess the severity of the illness.



  • Echocardiographic Assessment of Pulmonary Hypertension

    Course ID: 2194
    Course Author: Garvan Kane

    In this course, Dr. Garvan Kane discusses how to use echocardiography to assess and diagnose pulmonary hypertension.

  • Hipertensión Pulmonar: Enfoque General y Clasificación

    Course ID: 2092
    Course Author: Robert Frantz
    Course Author: Andres Carmona
    Course Author: Felix Shardonofsky

    El curso definirá la hipertensión pulmonar y discutirá su clasificación preparada por la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS). Los participantes aprenderán estrategias para elaborar un diagnóstico diferencial mediante discusiones didácticas en las que se presentará un caso clínico.



  • Inotropic and Vasopressor Therapy for Decompensated Right Heart Failure

    Course ID: 2263
    Course Author: Gautam Ramani



  • Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)-Associated Pulmonary Hypertension in Systemic Sclerosis: A Case Study

    Course ID: 2216
    Course Author: Robyn Domsic

    In this course, Dr. Robyn Domsic discusses the intricacies of a case of pulmonary hypertension secondary to interstitial lung disease in a scleroderma patient.

  • Optimizing Quality of Life: From Palliative Care to Financial Questions

    Course ID: 2219
    Course Author: Abby Poms
    Course Author: Mae Centeno
    Course Author: Gerilynn L. Connors
    Course Author: Jennifer DiLascio
    Course Author: Kathleen Henderson

    Optimizing Quality of Life
    This session from PHA’s 2012 Conference discusses how to provide the best care possible for patients and their families. Topics include preventative measures to optimize health, importance of exercise and optimizing physical conditioning, a review of palliative care and when it can be implemented and successful navigation of medical insurance and available financial resource support.

  • Overview of Medical Testing in PH Patients: Echocardiography, Right Heart Catheterization, VQ and CT Scans (Nursing Credit)

    Course ID: 2153
    Course Author: Frances Rogers
    Course Author: Paul R. Forfia
    Course Author: Russel Hirsch
    Course Author: James Tarver
    Course Author: C. Gregory Elliott

    This course features 3 sessions from the 2011 PH Professional Network Symposium that focus on key elements of medical testing that are involved in the diagnosis and assessment of therapy in PH patients, including Echocardiography, Right Heart Catheterization, VQ and CT Scans. This course is offered for a maximum of 3.0 hours of nursing CEUs.



  • Overview of Medical Testing in PH Patients: Echocardiography, Right Heart Catheterization, VQ and CT Scans (Respiratory Therapy Credit)

    Course ID: 2182
    Course Author: Frances Rogers
    Course Author: Paul R. Forfia
    Course Author: Russel Hirsch
    Course Author: James Tarver
    Course Author: C. Gregory Elliott



  • Oxygen Therapy Challenges in PAH: A Case Study

    Course ID: 2230
    Course Author: Tonya Zeiger



  • PH Associated With Interstitial Lung Disease

    Course ID: 2097
    Course Author: Zeenat Safdar

    This course will discuss pulmonary hypertension that is associated with interstitial lung disease. Participants will learn about its mechanisms of development, clinical features, diagnostics, and possible treatment options.



  • Physical Assessment of the Pulmonary Hypertension Patient

    Course ID: 2098
    Course Author: Juliana Liu

    This course will provide nurses and other health care professionals with an introduction to observing and identifying the physical signs and findings related to Pulmonary Hypertension.



  • Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in Systemic Sclerosis: Characteristics and Diagnosis

    Course ID: 2101
    Course Author: Richard Silver

    Dr. Silver presents this course which discusses the diagnosis of pulmonary arterial hypertension in systemic sclerosis.  This includes an overview of scleroderma-the classification criteria,predominant subtypes and a look at the causes of PAH in scleroderma patients.



  • Pulmonary Function Testing

    Course ID: 2103
    Course Author: Marilyn Schmidt

    This course will provide nurses and other health care professionals with an introduction to the basics of conducting and interpreting pulmonary function tests.



  • Pulmonary Hypertension Associated with Obstructive Lung Disease and Hypoxemia (WHO Group III)

    Course ID: 2105
    Course Author: Charles Burger
    Course Author: John Moss

    Explore the pathophysiology of Pulmonary Hypertension in lung disease as well as the clinical approach to evaluation and treatment of PH patients.



  • Pulmonary Hypertension in Scleroderma: A Nurse's Perspective

    Course ID: 2107
    Course Author: Barbara Smithson

    Barbara Smithson, MSN, RN facilitates this lecture on scleroderma; discussing the different levels of the disease and the function and importance of various testing methods.  This course was recorded from a live  event on June 8, 2011 at 1:00pm EST.



  • Pulmonary Hypertension in Systemic Sclerosis

    Course ID: 2108
    Course Author: Virginia Steen

    Dr. Virginia Steen, a Professor of Medicine at Georgetown University specializing in rheumatology, and a member of the PHA Scientific Leadership Council, presents a talk entitled "Pulmonary Hypertension(PH) in Systemic Sclerosis". We hope that you will enjoy this fascinating presentation by a leader in the field of PH. This course aims to help medical professionals identify the scleroderma patients at a high risk of developing PH, identify the different types of PH that affect scleroderma patients and to understand the PH medications, their various side effects and when to make changes in the treatment of PH in scleroderma.



  • Pulmonary Hypertension: Overview and Classification

    Course ID: 2113
    Course Author: Robert Frantz

    This course will define pulmonary hypertension and discuss its classification as set forth by the World Health Organization (WHO). Participants will learn strategies for differential diagnosis through didactic discussion. This activity features a case study.



  • Sarcoidosis-Associated Pulmonary Hypertension(SAPH)

    Course ID: 2114
    Course Author: vivek iyer

    Vivek N. Iyer, MD, MPH presents this course on Sarcoidosis-Associated Pulmonary Hypertension(SAPH).  This course describes the pathology of sarcoidosis and explains the multifactorial causes that can lead to the development of pulmonary hypertension as an associated disease.  Dr. Iyer also describes the unique etiological and pathological features of SAPH that differ from other types of pulmonary hypertension, as well as the challenges in understanding the epidemiology of SAPH to find a reliable estimate for the prevalence. 

     



  • Scleroderma-Associated Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: A Case Study

    Course ID: 2215
    Course Author: Stephen Mathai

    Dr. Stephen Mathai presents a typical case of pulmonary arterial hypertension occurring secondary to systemic sclerosis.

  • The Hemodynamic Parameters and Right Ventricular Failure in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

    Course ID: 2115
    Course Author: Arlene Schiro

    This course will describe pulmonary artery and right ventricular vasculature and function in PAH. Diagnostic tools to assess RV function including the pulmonary artery catheter are explained.



  • The WHO Groups: Portopulmonary Hypertension, PH in Left Heart Disease and PH in Lung Disease and Hypoxia (Nursing Credit)

    Course ID: 2154
    Course Author: Lisa Roessel
    Course Author: James Klinger
    Course Author: Michele Gilbert
    Course Author: Robert Frantz
    Course Author: Louise Durst

    This course features 3 sessions from the 2011 PH Professional Network Symposium that provide an introduction to some of the types of PH a medical professional might see while treating patients. These include portopulmonary hypertension, PH in left heart disease and PH in lung disease and hypoxia. This offered for a maximum of 3.0 hours of nursing CEUs.



  • Thoracic Transplantation for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

    Course ID: 2116
    Course Author: Murali Chakinala

    This course provides an overview of the current clinical landscape of lung transplantation for patients with pulmonary hypertension.



  • Topics in Pharmaceutical Therapy

    Course ID: 2117
    Course Author: Jennifer Priziola
    Course Author: Martha Kingman
    Course Author: Stephen Walker
    Course Author: Diahann Wilcox
    Course Author: Patricia Louzon

    This course features 3 sessions from the 2011 PH Professional Network Symposium that focus on issues of special interest to pharmacists. These topics include transition of medications between inpatient and outpatient care, transitioning patients between medications and medication safety. This course is offered for a maximum of 3.0 hours of pharmacy CEUs.



  • Topics in Respiratory Therapy and Pulmonary Rehabilitation

    Course ID: 2183
    Course Author: Carolyn Cunningham
    Course Author: Karen Fagan
    Course Author: Tonya Zeiger
    Course Author: Michelle Ogawa
    Course Author: Gerilynn L. Connors



  • Understanding Pulmonary Hypertension: From the Micro Level to the Global Impact

    Course ID: 2220
    Course Author: Ghazwan Butrous
    Course Author: Sebastien Bonnet
    Course Author: Mourad Toporsian

    The sessions that make up this course were recorded at PHA's 10th International Conference and Scientific Sessions which focused on the role genetics plays in the expression and progression of pulmonary hypertension.

  • WHO Group I Pulmonary Hypertension (PAH) - A Typical Case

    Course ID: 2120
    Course Author: Michael Eggert

    This interactive case study will discuss evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment approaches in patients with suspected pulmonary arterial hypertension.



  • WHO Group II Pulmonary Hypertension: Focus on Heart Failure With Normal Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction

    Course ID: 2121
    Course Author: Aaron Waxman

    This course will discuss pulmonary hypertension in the setting of left-sided heart disease. Participants will learn about its definition, epidemiology, physiology, evaluation and diagnosis, and management.