Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitor (ABPM) for Virtual Care
Description
A discussion aimed about diagnosing and evaluating HTN in pediatrics, performance of how to refer patients to preventative cardiology for further treatment, and competence of the use of ABPMs
Target Audience
Physician
Learning Objectives
• Recognize the major differences in the 2017 AAP CPG re: diagnosis of pediatric HTN.
• Work through a case: diagnosis, workup, and management.
• Recognize the role of a Preventive Cardiologist.
Faculty
MaryAnn Rigas, M.D
All individuals in a position to control the content of this education activity including members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, and/or content reviewers have disclosed all relevant financial relationships with any entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services, used on, or consumed by, patients.
Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physician (CME)
The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit[s]™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other Healthcare Professionals: Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
- 1.00 Attendance