Jose “Pepe” Alvarez Jr., M.D. Memorial Lecture on Vascular Disease: Inflammatory and Genetic Diseases of the Aorta and Peripheral Vessels
Inflammatory changes to the aortic wall can be caused by a multitude of different diseases. The broad spectrum of pathogenic factors and nonspecific clinical presentation often delay initial diagnosis; however, a precise determination of the underlying pathology is essential for successful management. The aim of this lecture is to describe the pathogenesis, symptoms and diagnosis of aortitis and equip healthcare providers with the knowledge required to perform adequate treatment following an appropriate diagnostic work-up.
Please join us for the Jose “Pepe Alvarez, Jr., M.D. Memorial Lecture on Vascular Disease: Inflammatory and Genetic Diseases of the Aorta and Peripheral Vessels,” with guest faculty, Jeffrey W. Olin, D.O.
Webcast only. Please register for Zoom link.
Target Audience
Cardiologists, Vascular Surgeons, Interventional Radiologists, Interventional Cardiologists, Primary Care Physicians, Podiatrists, Emergency Medicine Physicians, General Internists, Nurses, Respiratory Therapists and other interested healthcare providers.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the important imaging characteristics of large vessel vasculitis (Takayasu Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis, IgG related diseases).
- Effectively identify patients with the three most common underlying genetic diseases of the aorta (Marfan syndrome, Loez Dietz Syndrome Ehler-Danlos Sydrome (Type IV).
- Implement evidence-based management strategies for inflammatory and genetic vascular diseases.
Jeffrey W. Olin, D.O., FACC, FAHA, MSVM
Professor of Medicine (Cardiology)
Director, Vascular Medicine and Vascular Diagnostic Laboratory
Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute and
Marie-Josée and Henry R. Kravis Center for Cardiovascular Health
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, NY
Jeffrey W. Olin, D.O., indicated that neither he nor his spouse/partner has relevant financial relationships with commercial interest companies, and he will not include off-label or unapproved product usage in his presentation or discussion.
Conference Directors and Planning Committee Members
Barry T. Katzen, M.D. has indicated that he is a consultant for Boston Scientific, Philips Medical and W.L. Gore.
Non-faculty contributors and others involved in the planning, development, and editing/review of the content have no relevant financial relationships to disclose..
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Baptist Health South Florida designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity has been approved for 1 credit hour, CE Broker Course #20-717931, by the Florida Boards of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine and by the Florida Council of Physician Assistants.
This activity has also been approved for 1 credit for Nurse Practitioners, Nurses and Respiratory Therapists (direct delivery) . Baptist Health South Florida CE Broker Provider #50-182.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 1.00 General certificate of attendance
- 1.00 Nurse Practitioners
- 1.00 Florida Board of Nursing
- 1.00 Florida Board of Respiratory Therapy
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