A pulmonary arteriovenous malformation (PAVM) is a rare pulmonary condition characterized by a pathological right-to-left shunt that disrupts normal gas exchange and venous blood filtration in the pulmonary circulation. Often associated with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT), PAVMs can lead to severe complications such as ischemic stroke, myocardial infarctions, cerebral abscesses, massive hemoptysis, and hemothorax.Clinicians participating in this activity on PAVM can expect to gain a deep understanding of the pathophysiology of PAVMs, their association with HHT, and the potential severe complications. This activity reviews the signs and symptoms associated with PAVMs, equipping clinicians to consider this condition in their differential diagnosis, particularly for patients with epistaxis, hypoxemia, and exertional dyspnea. This activity emphasizes the importance of timely diagnosis and management to prevent complications, highlighting the need for an interdisciplinary approach to comprehensive evaluation and patient-centered care.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/28001
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: IPCE Credits: 1.0 hours
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABTS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABTS)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP)
ABTS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABTS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Cardiothoracic, Cardiovascular, Critical Care, General Surgery, General Thoracic, Internal Medicine, Pediatric Pulmonology, Pulmonary Disease, Pulmonary, Mediastinum