CHALLENGES IN VENOUS THROMBOEMBOLIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT
Speaker:
Frank Bontempo, M.D.
Medical Director, Coagulation Laboratory
Institute for Transfusion Medicine
Pittsburgh, PA
Event Date:
October 2, 2009
Objectives:
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
-Discuss the hypercoagulability workup including indications, specific testing, and what to do with the results.
-Recognize the indications and options for venous thromboembolism prophylaxis.
-Review the challenges that are presented in caring for patients with Factor V Leiden mutations.
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Saint Vincent Health System is accredited by the Pennsylvania Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation:
Saint Vincent Health System designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the educational activity.
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Date of Expiration:
October 2, 2010
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