Familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS) is an autosomal recessive disorder that affects approximately 3,000 – 5,000 individuals worldwide. Though quite rare, this disorder, characterized by elevated chylomicron levels and severe hypertriglyceridemia, presents a significant challenge both for the affected patients, as well as the clinicians who are tasked with managing it. FCS is associated with debilitating, and sometimes even fatal, symptoms and associated conditions, including recurrent abdominal pain and acute pancreatitis, as well as a psychological burden related to stringent dietary restrictions. Thus, it is imperative that clinicians have the knowledge required to correctly identify this condition early and implement a guideline-directed management plan, in order to improve the patient’s quality of life and clinical outcomes.
In this enduring CME Outfitters Webcast, expert faculty will guide learners through the diagnostic process for FCS, discuss approaches to adhering to stringent dietary guidance, and introduce strategies to effectively implement multidisciplinary management for this condition. They will also detail new and emerging treatment options to help keep all members of the health care team up to date with the latest scientific advances in this field.
- Provider:CME Outfitters, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.cmeoutfitters.com/activity/overcoming-obstacles-expert-perspectives-on-the-diagnosis-and-management-of-familial-chylomicronemia-syndrome-2/
- Start Date: 2023-11-15 06:00:00
- End Date: 2023-11-15 06:00:00
- Credit Details: IPCE Credits: 1.0 hours
AAPA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
- Commercial Support: Source: Ionis - Amount: 0 - Is Kind Support: False
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: No, it's free
- Measured Outcome: Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Internal Medicine