Scripps 6th Annual Clinical Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of Pulmonary Hypertension 2022

Overview

Scripps 6th Annual Clinical Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of Pulmonary Hypertension 2022 presents comprehensive educational content focused on the latest clinical developments in pulmonary hypertension. This course provides expert insight into the epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of both pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and pulmonary venous hypertension (PVH), emphasizing their clinical distinctions and treatment approaches.

On-demand pulmonology education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Format: 8 videos, 1 PDF

Total size: 1 GB

Agenda

This on-demand course includes expert presentations covering key topics in pulmonary hypertension, designed to strengthen clinical expertise and support evidence-based decision-making.

• Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension — Kelly Fan, MD
• Interventional Treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension and Tricuspid Disease — Curtiss Stinis, MD
• Medical Management of PAH: Optimizing Therapy — J. Thomas Heywood, MD
• New Therapies for Pulmonary Venous Hypertension — Rajeev Mohan, MD
• Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Diagnosis and Work-up — Ajay Srivastava, MD
• Pulmonary Hypertension and Adult Congenital Heart Disease — Laith Alshawabkeh, MD
• Pulmonary Venous Hypertension — J. Thomas Heywood, MD
• When the Right Ventricle Fails: Diagnosis and Therapy — Ajay Srivastava, MD

Educational Objectives

• Describe the epidemiology and pathophysiology of pulmonary hypertension.
• Determine who is at risk for pulmonary hypertension and effectively diagnose patients.
• Recognize the difference between PAH and PVH and how this translates into therapy.
• Outline the current approach to pulmonary hypertension treatment when related or underlying diseases are present.
• Evaluate current pharmacologic and medical management strategies for patients with pulmonary hypertension.
• Incorporate novel therapies into patient care for improved outcomes.
• Identify when to refer patients for specialty treatment.

Speakers

• Kelly Fan, MD
• Curtiss Stinis, MD
• J. Thomas Heywood, MD
• Rajeev Mohan, MD
• Ajay Srivastava, MD
• Laith Alshawabkeh, MD

Target Audience

This course is intended primarily for pulmonologists and healthcare professionals involved in the diagnosis and management of pulmonary hypertension seeking to enhance their clinical knowledge and therapeutic strategies.

Why This Topic Matters

Scripps 6th Annual Clinical Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of Pulmonary Hypertension 2022 addresses the critical areas of pulmonary hypertension, a complex condition with significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges within pulmonology. This course provides clinicians with updated knowledge essential for differentiating between pulmonary arterial and venous hypertension and applying evidence-based treatment aligned with current clinical guidelines.

Available through MedHub Central, this program supports ongoing professional development by delivering expert-led education that enhances practical clinical skills in assessing and managing pulmonary hypertension, a specialty of vital importance to pulmonologists.