The Ohio State University Medical Center

Pulmonary Hypertension

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Credits1.00
Release Date5/15/2009
Termination Date5/15/2012
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DescriptionAccording to the National Institutes of Health, pulmonary hypertension is a serious condition for which there are treatment but no cure. For patients who have this, their hearts have to work harder to pump the blood through to the lungs. This activity is supported in part by educational grants from Merck and Astellas.

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Accreditation StatementThe Ohio State University Medical Center, Center for Continuing Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. The Ohio State University Medical Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AuthorVeronica Franco, MD
ObjectivesUpon completion of this educational activity, the participant will be able to: 1.)Define pulmonary hypertension. 2.) Demonstrate a preliminary evaluation for pulmonary hypertension.
AudienceThis course is designed for physicians.
Estimated Time to Complete1 Hour