There have been significant advances in the treatment of pulmonary hypertension (PH) over recent years and it is an increasingly diagnosed condition. Respiratory physicians therefore need to have a good understanding of the various forms of PH, the correct diagnostic approach and the available treatments.
This course will identify the different processes involved in diagnosing and managing pulmonary hypertension. Diagnostic techniques and treatment modalities will be discussed. Participants will also be provided with an understanding of the pathogenesis of these conditions.
Course format
- Lectures
- Hands-on workshops
- Interactive case discussions
Please note that all timings are in Central European Time (CET).
Target audience
- Adult pulmonologists
- Respiratory clinicians
- Cardiology clinicians
- Nurses
- Pathologists
- Physician in Pulmonary Training
- Physiotherapists
- Radiologists
- Trainees
Topics
- PH Classification
- Pathological changes of PH
- Diagnostic algorithm
- Radiological interpretation
- Echocardiography acquisition and interpretation
- Management of PAH
- Management of chronic thromboembolic PH
- PH associated with left heart and lung disease
Learning outcomes
By attending this course, participants will:
- acquire the knowledge of pulmonary hypertension classification;
- understand the pulmonary hypertension diagnosis processes including radiology, echocardiography interpretation and pathophysiology underpinning pulmonary hypertension;
- gain basic practical skills in echocardiography;
- be able to initiate appropriate investigations and understand the pathogenesis of the condition;
- learn the basics behind modern treatment of pulmonary hypertension.
CME credits
This event has been accredited with 13 CME credits by the European Board for Accreditation in Pneumology (EBAP) and 2 Mark of Excellence CME credits.
Please note that attendance will be tracked via badge scanning onsite to ensure that you receive the correct amount of CME credits.
Amsterdam University Medical Centres
Department of Pulmonary Medicine
Location VUmc | ZH 5A 052
DE Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV Amsterdam
Tel. +31 20 4444782
https://www.amsterdamumc.nl/en/service-contact.htm
Attendance to the course is subject to selection by the organising committee.
Applications are now closed.
All accepted applicants have been notified by email.
Please note this course will not be streamed.
Only onsite attendees will be granted access to educational material of the course.
If you have any questions regarding the course, please contact education@ersnet.org
General conditions
By agreeing to attend this course, you agree to comply with reasonable instructions and safety policies of local host facilities. The organiser does not endorse any hotel, restaurant or other facility which may be recommended.
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If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at education@ersnet.org.
