Case Challenge

Managing Initial Treatment for an Asian American Patient With HBeAg-Positive Chronic Hepatitis B

Source: HBV Treatment: What to Start?

Managing Initial Treatment for an Asian American Patient With HBeAg-Positive Chronic Hepatitis B

Faculty:

Albert D. Min, MD

CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 05/28/09

Expiration Date: 05/27/10

Physicians: maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

Registered Nurses: 0.8 Nursing contact hours

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Learning Objectives

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

Describe clinical considerations relevant to the choice of an optimal initial HBV treatment strategy for HBeAg-positive patients
Explain the latest clinical data and best practices regarding treatment strategies for treatment-naive HBeAg-positive patients with chronic hepatitis B
Cite differences in on-treatment monitoring and managing of HBeAg-positive patients with chronic hepatitis B

Test your ability to make optimal treatment decisions using patient histories and diagnostic information and see the case unfold according to your choices. Compare your answers with your peers and our expert faculty’s recommendations, and then review the supporting data.

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