CGR Event - 6691 - Muntz - Update on DVT and PE

Continuing Medical Education

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2. View course materials.
3. Complete assessment.
4. Obtain CME credit.

Update on DVT and PE in OB Gyn/Ortho Patients

Date of Online Release: September 22, 2009
Date of Original Grand Rounds: August 21, 2009
Credits: .5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
See link to Course Materials below.

CME Information - Overview

This presentation provides an overview and update of anti-thrombus, deep venous thrombosis (DVT) prophylaxis and treatment of DVT and pulmonary embolism (PE) in special populations. Specific discussion includes DVT and PE in general, updates in the OB/GYN population, prophylaxis for gynecological surgery, usage of Coumadin and low molecular weight heparin in the pregnant patient as well as radiation exposure.

Educational Objectives
The intended result of this activity is increased knowledge. At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to-

Discuss risk factors for DVT and PE.
Describe obstetric/gynecologic patients with regard to risks of developing DVT and PE.
Identify recommendations updated by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and ACCP in regards to gynecological surgery and laparoscopic surgery recommendations.
Explain the usage of heparin, low molecular weight heparin, and Coumadin in pregnant women.
Summarize controversies between the American College of Orthopedic Surgeons Guidelines for DVT versus the American College of Chest Physicians for usage of heparin, Coumadin, low molecular weight heparin, and alternative drugs for prophylaxis in the orthopedic patient.

Target Audience
The intended audience for this continuing medical education activity includes cardiologists, gynecologists and obstetricians, surgeons and other physicians who work with orthopedic and/or obstetric and gynecologic patients.

Method of Instruction / Participation
This online enduring material comprises slide sets with text and audio derived from a live cardiology grand rounds presentation with post activity assessment and evaluation.

Evaluation / Feedback
We value your feedback; please send your suggestions and comments to the Office of Continuing Medical Education at Texas Heart Institute, cme@heart.thi.tmc.edu.

Speaker

James Muntz, MD
The Methodist Hospital
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas

Accreditation / Credit Designation

Texas Heart Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Texas Heart Institute designates this educational activity for a maximum of .5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Estimated Study Time
The estimated time to complete this activity, including review of the materials and completion of the course assessment is 45 minutes.

Repurposing Statement
If you previously completed and received credit for the live CME-sponsored grand rounds entitled, Update on DVT and PE in OB Gyn/Ortho Patients, on August 21, 2009, please note that you will not receive credit for completing this activity. Participants who take part in an identical activity, even in order to validate learning or to clarify specific topics, cannot claim, nor will the Texas Heart Institute award, duplicate credit for the activity.

Term of Approval
September 22, 2009 through September 22, 2011. Continuation of CME credit from September 22, 2011 depends on a thorough review of the content for currency and accuracy.

Peer Review
In September 2009, this continuing medical education activity was reviewed for currency and accuracy of content by Patrick J. Hogan, MD, FACC, Director, Learning Resource Center and Co-Chairman, Medical Education Committee—Texas Heart Institute, Houston, Texas. Dr. Hogan does not have any disclosures relevant to this program.

Disclosure of Relationships
It is the intent of the Texas Heart Institute to ensure that its educational mission and its continuing medical activities in particular, should not be influenced by the special interests of individuals associated with its program.

Faculty Disclosure
In accordance with the guidelines of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, faculty members have disclosed their relationships, either with the manufacturers of commercial products discussed, or with the corporate organizations offering educational grants for the live continuing medical education activity.

James Muntz, MD discloses the following, relevant to this program: Consultant/Honoraria—Sanofi-aventis, Dupont, Bayer and AstraZeneca; Speaker's Bureau—Sanofi-aventis, GlaxoSmithKline and Dupont.

Course Materials and CME Credit

This online enduring material comprises one presentation. By clicking on the course materials link, you acknowledge that you have reviewed the CME information provided above. After viewing the presentation, you must complete an assessment and evaluation to obtain CME credit for this activity.

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