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CCO Treatment Updates

Application of Novel Approaches to Treatment of Chronic Immune (Idiopathic)Thrombocytopenia

Module

Advances in the Management of Patients With Immune Thrombocytopenia

Faculty:

James B. Bussel, MD
  • James B. Bussel, MD

CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: January 15, 2010

Expiration Date: January 14, 2011


Physicians: maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Registered Nurses: 1.1 Nursing contact hours

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Begin the Module

James B. Bussel, MD reviews the pathology, diagnosis, and treatment of immune thrombocytopenia.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Define immune thrombocytopenia as part of the spectrum of thrombocytopenic disorders
  • Review existing guidelines for the diagnosis of immune thrombocytopenia
  • Describe current standard treatments for immune thrombocytopenia
  • Evaluate new information on recently approved thrombopoietic agents
  • Discuss experimental agents and future directions in the management of immune thrombocytopenia

Abstract

Interactive Virtual Presentation

Immune Thrombocytopenia: Diagnosis, Pathogenesis, and Management

Faculty:

Keith R. McCrae, MD
  • Keith R. McCrae, MD

CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: November 23, 2009

Expiration Date: November 22, 2010


Physicians: maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

Registered Nurses: 0.9 Nursing contact hours

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Begin the Virtual Presentation

Keith R. McCrae, MD, provides an overview of the diagnosis and pathology of immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) then discusses eveloving treatment approaches for the management of ITP.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Apply strategies to achieve an ITP diagnosis in patients presenting with thrombocytopenia
  • Explain key clinical trial data that have led to current understanding of the pathogenesis of immune thrombocytopenia
  • Discuss the various treatment modalities available for the management of immune thrombocytopenia patients
  • Identify issues important for individualized therapy in the treatment of immune thrombocytopenia

Slideset: Immune Thrombocytopenia: Diagnosis, Pathogenesis, and Management

Download the Slideset


This downloadable slideset provides an overview of immune thrombocytopenia including pathology and diagnosis with case scenarios highlighting optimal management strategies for patients with primary immune thrombocytopenia.


Format: Microsoft PowerPoint (.ppt) | File size: 3.58 MB | Date posted: 11/23/2009


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