Chronic transplant rejection may develop months or years after organ or tissue transplantation. This condition involves chronic inflammation and immune responses against the transplanted graft, leading to complications and symptoms that vary depending on the transplanted organ. This type of rejection can present with a range of symptoms depending on the organ involved, including fatigue, fever, jaundice, and dark urine. Diagnosing chronic rejection involves various laboratory tests, histological studies, and serological assessments to distinguish it from other conditions. Management of chronic rejection is complex and requires a multifaceted treatment approach, such as optimizing immunosuppressive therapy, using anti-inflammatory agents, implementing lifestyle modifications, and maintaining close monitoring and surveillance.Chronic transplant rejection can be effectively managed by suppressing immune responses and addressing the condition’s specific pathological features. Treatment strategies vary depending on the affected organ and may include therapies such as hemodialysis for kidney rejection, targeted antimicrobials for infections, and medications to manage complications such as hypertension or diabetic nephropathy. This activity reviews the critical aspects of chronic transplant rejection and focuses on enhancing healthcare professionals’ understanding of its immunopathogenesis. This activity also covers the necessary evaluations for accurate diagnosis of the condition and highlights the importance of an interprofessional approach to management. In addition, this activity provides clinicians with the knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of chronic transplant rejection, offers insights into tailoring treatment strategies to meet patients’ specific needs, and ensures effective and personalized care while optimizing patient outcomes.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/19542
- 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)
ABA - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
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: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, Ambulatory/Outpatient, Cardiothoracic, Critical Care, Critical Care Medicine, Gastroenterology, General Operative Anesthesia, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, General Thoracic, Geriatric Medicine, Hospice & Palliative Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Nephrology, Pediatric Nephrology, Pediatric Transplant Hepatology, Pulmonary Disease, Surgical Critical Care, Transplant Hepatology, Transplant Pathology