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Author: Robyn J. Barst, MD
Date Published: August-2010
Source: Medscape Education Cardiology
One of the goals of continuing professional development is to acquire and retain knowledge that will affect clinical practices and patient health outcomes. The following Clinical Practice Assessment is a self-assessment presented as an educational activity for CME credit. The cases in this activity are designed to test your current knowledge and skills in regard to the diagnosis and management of patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension. With recent advances in therapy, accurate diagnosis, and appropriate treatment and follow-up of patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension can have a significant effect on patient outcomes. |
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Edited by: J. Varga, C. Denton, F. Wigley with Forward by L. Evnin, SRF Chairman
Date Published: November-2011
Source: Amazon.com
This essential resource presents the most up-to-date information on scleroderma. A clear and concise synthesis of current concepts in pathogenesis and modern approaches to management, this book is comprised of the authoritative work of international experts. With an integrated multidisciplinary approach to comprehensive care, this book is easily accessible for health care professionals in many fields. It is a valuable resource for rheumatologists, pulmonologists, cardiologists, gastroenterologists, nephrologists and all those involved in the care of scleroderma patients. |
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Author: V. V. McLaughlin, MD; V. F. Tapson, MD; M. D. McGoon, MD
Date Published: August-2010
Source: Medscape
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is characterized by increased pulmonary vascular resistance due to remodeling and occlusion of the pulmonary arterioles. Although the prevalence estimate is low, this disease has substantial effects. Over the past 2 decades, significant advances have been made in the understanding and treatment of PAH. Join our panel of experts, Drs. McLaughlin, McGoon, and Tapson, as they discuss proper diagnosis and therapeutic management of PAH. |
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Author: I. Zink
Date Published: August-2010
Source: The Rheumatologist
After many years as a nurse in an intensive care unit, I started working as a nurse practitioner in a busy rheumatology practice in 2000. From my background in retail management and the intensive care unit, I had been taught that a handshake was part of the proper introduction to a new patient. |
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Author: Susan L. Williams Judge, MN, ARNP
Date Published: July-2011
Source: The Rheumatologist
Systemic sclerosis (SSc; scleroderma) is a disease in which inflammatory and fibrotic changes result in overproduction and accumulation of collagen and other extracellular matrix proteins, resulting in intimal vascular damage, fibrosis, and occasionally organ dysfunction affecting the gastrointestinal, lung, heart, and renal systems. |
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Author: A. Tyndall, MD
Date Published: May-2011
Source: Cleveland Clinic
Alan Tyndall, MD - 2011 Video Lecture from the 20th Annual Cleveland Review of Rheumatic Diseases - Advances in Scleroderma Treatement |
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