Alternative Modes of Prostanoid Administration in Pulmonary Artery Hypertension: Combination Usage CME/CE

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Release Date: January 29, 2008; Valid for credit through January 29, 2009

Credits Available
Physicians - maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ for physicians;
Nurses - 0.75 nursing contact hours (0.75 contact hours are in the area of pharmacology)

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  1. Identify the pathologic changes that occur in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)
  2. Discuss the use of prostenoid therapy in the treatment of PAH
  3. Review the current data on combination therapy for the treatment of PAH
Authors and Disclosures

Adaani E. Frost, MD
Disclosure: Adaani E. Frost, MD, has disclosed that she has received grants for educational activities from Actelion. Dr. Frost has also disclosed that she has received grants for clinical research from and served as an advisor or consultant to Actelion and United Therapeutics.


Margaret A. Clark, RN, RRT-NPS
Disclosure: Margaret A. Clark, RN, RRT-NPS, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.


 
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