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| Credits | 1.00 |
| Release Date | 6/26/2009 |
| Termination Date | 6/26/2012 |
| Cost |
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| Description | A pulmonary embolism is a sudden blockage in a lung artery. The cause is usually a blood clot in the leg called a deep vein thrombosis that breaks loose and travels through the bloodstream to the lung. Pulmonary embolism is a serious condition that can cause permanent damage to the affected lung, low oxygen levels in your blood, and damage to other organs in your body from not getting enough oxygen. If a clot is large, or if there are many clots, pulmonary embolism can cause death.
This activity is supported in part by educational grants from Merck and Astellas.
More Information on Treating Thromboembolic Disease
More Information on Preventing Thromboembolism |
| Accreditation Statement | The 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. |
| Author | James Allen, MD |
| Objectives | Upon completion of this educational activity, the participant will be able to: 1.) Recognize common causes of venous thromboembolism. 2.) Predict correct initial treatment for patients presenting with venous thromboembolism. 3.) Describe the most appropriate diagnostic test for patients suspected of having pulmonary embolism. |
| Audience | This course is designed for physicians. |
| Estimated Time to Complete | 1 Hour |
