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Treatment of Submassive Pulmonary Embolism


Total Credits: 1 including 1 AOA Category 1-A Credit(s), 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

Average Rating:
   20
State Associations:
MAOPS - Missouri
Faculty:
Brian Snyders, DO
Duration:
57 Minutes
Expiration:
Access till 05/28/2024 after purchase.


Description

This program will expire and must be completed by 05/28/24.

Massive and Submassive pulmonary embolism will be defined and treatment options discussed. He will then discuss the creation of pulmonary embolism response teams and studies to determine their effectiveness.  Dr. Synders concluded by discussing four case studies. 

Objectives:

  • Define massive pulmonary embolism and discuss treatment
  • Define submassive pulmonary embolism
  • Discuss treatment options for submassive pulmonary embolism, including full dose thrombolytics, half-dose thrombolytics, and catheter-directed therapy
  • Pulmonary Embolism Response Teams
  • Discuss and analyze submassive pulmonary embolism cases

Accreditation Statements:
The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. MAOPS designates this program for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation.

The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Creditsä.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Planning Disclosure:
The MAOPS Education Planning Committee has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this presentation.

Grievance Policy:
All grievances should be in writing and should specify the nature of the grievance.  Initially, all grievances should be directed to MAOPS Executive Director,, who will then forward said grievance to the Education & Convention Committee.  All grievances will receive an initial response in writing within 30 days of receipt.  If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, then they can then submit a complaint in writing to the Bureau of Osteopathic Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.

 

 

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Dr. Brian Snyders is a Missouri native and a graduate of AT Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri, in 2007, where he was selected a Wetzel Scholar by the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons. He completed a residency in Internal Medicine/Emergency Medicine at ARIA Health - Jefferson Health Northeast in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and a Critical Care fellowship at Mercy St. Louis in St. Louis, Missouri, during which he was a Chief Fellow. Dr. Snyders is board certified in Adult Critical Care and Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is also board certified in Emergency Medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.  

Dr. Snyders is an attending physician at Mercy Hospital St. Louis, where he is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor, and he thoroughly enjoys teaching. He serves on several committees at Mercy, where he helps on projects such as reducing CLABSI within the Critical Care Department and improving the treatment of sepsis and septic shock patients.

Dr. Snyders discloses that he has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this presentation.


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