Activity Title: 2018 Virtual Symposium: Identifying, Diagnosing and Managing Iron Deficiency in Patients with Heart Failure to Improve Outcomes and Quality of Life
Activity Format: Virtual Symposium
Program Description:
Iron deficiency (ID) affects up to one-third of the world's population and is particularly common in elderly individuals and those with certain chronic diseases such as chronic kidney disease, and congestive heart failure. Many of those affected are unaware of ID and cannot recognize its symptoms. For patients with heart failure (HF), ID is an independent predictor of outcomes and a major contributor to exercise intolerance. At least half of all patients with HF have comorbid ID, yet the condition is under-recognized and untreated in most patients.
During this virtual symposium, experts will provide participants with data from recent and ongoing trials of iron repletion in patients with HF to highlight the importance of diagnosis and proper management of this common comorbidity. Recent updates to established HF treatment guidelines that emphasize ID recognition and treatment will also be addressed. Additionally, the program will educate clinicians on the differences in oral versus intravenous iron formulations.
Estimated Time to Complete: 1.0 hours
Release Date: December 21, 2018
Expiration Date: December 21, 2019
Credit Type(s) Available: ACCME, CDR, ACPE, ANCC
Maximum Credits: 1.0 hour
Provided By: This activity is jointly provided by Global Education Group and Tarsus Cardio Inc. dba Cardiometabolic Health Congress.
Commercial Supporter:
This activity is supported by an educational grant from American Regent.
Intended Audience:
US-based healthcare professionals, including primary care clinicians (PCPs), nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (PAs), endocrinologists, diabetologists, pharmacists, cardiologists, lipidologists, and other allied health professionals.
Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Describe the prevalence of iron deficiency (ID) in heart failure (HF) and its impact on patient outcomes and quality of life
- Identify the symptoms of ID using appropriate markers in HF patients in order to diagnose ID
- Discuss the updated ACC/AHA/HFSA recommended guidelines for the management of iron deficiency in patients with HF
- Review evidence from major clinical trials assessing the efficacy and safety of iron supplementation in HF patients to improve patient outcomes and reduce HF hospitalizations
Faculty Information:
Eldrin F. Lewis, MD, MPH (Chair)
- Director Cardiovascular Clerkships
- and STARS Research Program,
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
- BWH Clinical Endpoints Center
- Associate Professor of Medicine,
- Harvard Medical School
- Boston, MA
Consultant/Independent Contractor: Novartis, DalCor Pharmaceuticals
Grant/Research Support: Novartis, Sanofi, Amgen
Akshay S. Desai, MD, MPH
- Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard
- Medical School
- Director, Cardiomyopathy and Heart Failure
- Advanced Heart Disease Section
- Cardiovascular Division
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Boston, MA
Consultant/Independent Contractor: Novartis, Abbott, AstraZeneca, DalCor Pharma, Boston Scientific, Relypsa
Grant/Research Support: Novartis
Gurusher S. Panjrath MD, FACC, FAHA
- Director, Heart Failure and Mechanical
- Circulatory Support Program
- Associate Professor of Medicine
- George Washington University School of
- Medicine
- Washington, DC
Dr. Panjrath has nothing to disclose.
Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest:
Global Education Group (Global) requires instructors, planners, managers and other individuals and their spouse/life partner who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by Global for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.
Accreditor Disclosures:
The planners and managers reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they or their spouse/life partner have with commercial interests related to the content of this CME activity:
Ashley Marostica, RN, MSN; Lindsay Borvansky; Andrea Funk; Amanda Turner; Erin Franceschini, MS; Karin McAdams all have nothing to disclose.
Accreditation:
Physician Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Global Education Group (Global) and CMHC. Global is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation Statement(s):
Physician Credit Designation
Global Education Group designates this virtual activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing Continuing Education
Global Education Group is accredited with distinction as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
This educational activity for 1.0 contact hours is provided by Global Education Group. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
There are 0.4 pharmacotherapy hours available for this activity.
Pharmacist Accreditation Statement
Global Education Group is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
Credit Designation
Global Education Group designates this continuing education activity for 1.0 contact hour(s) (0.1 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. This is a knowledge based activity. Universal Activity Number (UAN): 0530-9999-18-431-H01-P
Dietician Accreditation Statement
Global Education Group is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). CDR Credentialed Practitioners will receive 1.0 Continuing Professional Education units (CPEUs) for completion of this activities / materials.
CPE Provider #GE012
Global Contact Information:
For information about the accreditation of this activity, please contact Global Education Group at 303-395-1782 or cme@globaleducationgroup.com
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use:
This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. Global Education Group (Global) and CMHC do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications.
The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization associated with this activity. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.
Instructions for CME/CE Credit:
This activity is offered at no cost to participants. During the period December 21, 2018 through December 21, 2019, participants must follow these steps in order to receive CME/CE credit:
- Sign In or Register at https://www.cardiometabolichealth.org/my-account.html
- Read and accept the Terms & Conditions including the learning objectives and faculty disclosures.
- Complete the pre-test by recording the best answer to each question in the answer key. There is no scoring of the pre-test questions section.
- Review the educational activity.
- Complete the post-test by recording the best answer to each question in the answer key. Successful completion of the post-test is required to earn CME/CE credit. Successful completion is defined as a cumulative score of at least 70%.
- Complete the online evaluation form.
- After successfully completing the post-test and online evaluation form, your CME/CE certificate will be generated and will be available immediately for print.
Pharmacists Only: In order to receive credit, the ACPE requires that you provide your NABP ePID (6-10 digits) along with month and date of birth (MMDD) in the online evaluation. After completion of the evaluation via steps outlined above, record of your participation will be uploaded to the CPE Monitor under your NABP e-profile within 60 days. You may print an individual statement of credit for this activity from your NABP e-profile. CMHC strongly encourages you to check your e-profile to ensure your credit is appropriately claimed.
For information about the accreditation of this activity, please contact Global Education Group at 303-395-1782 or cme@globaleducationgroup.com.
Disclaimer:
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of patient conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer's product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.
Hardware and Software Requirements:
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