Case Challenge

Management of Severe HBV Infection in the Pre- and Post-Transplant Setting

Source: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Chronic Care Options for Hepatitis B

Management of Severe HBV Infection in the Pre- and Post-Transplant Setting

CME Program Director: Patrick J. Lynch, MD

Program Director: Eugene R. Schiff, MD, MACP, FRCP, MACG

Faculty:

Raymond T. Chung, MD

CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: July 18, 2005

Expiration Date: July 17, 2006

Physicians: maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

Status: The activity is not currently available for credit.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

Describe the potential clinical benefits and risks associated with the use of nucleoside analogues in patients with decompensated HBV liver disease
Outline the potential role of tenofovir in the treatment of chronic HBV infection
Review data on the use of immunoprophylaxis to prevent HBV recurrences after liver transplantation

Test your ability to provide optimal clinical management for decompensated patient with chronic hepatitis B.

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Jointly sponsored by Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine and Clinical Care Options, LLC.

Pharmacist and nursing credit provided through the cosponsorship of Medical Education Collaborative and Clinical Care Options, LLC.

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