Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a condition where the retrograde flow of the stomach contents into the esophagus or beyond into other regions such as oral cavity, larynx, or the lungs results in inflammation of the esophageal mucosa. This condition is considered one of the most common diseases encountered by gastroenterologists and primary care clinicians. Risk factors for gastroesophageal reflux disease include being older than 50, having a body mass index >30, smoking, anxiety, depression, and decreased physical activity. Pharmacology that modulates the lower esophageal sphincter pressure, including nitrates, calcium channel blocker agents, and anticholinergics, can also contribute to developing gastroesophageal reflux disease. Esophageal reflux may result in several complications, including esophagitis, upper gastrointestinal bleeding, anemia, peptic ulcer, peptic stricture, dysphagia, gastric cardia cancer, and Barrett esophagus. Patients with severe gastroesophageal reflux disease who do not respond to initial strategies may require invasive procedures. This activity for healthcare professionals aims to enhance learners’ competence in selecting appropriate diagnostic tests, managing gastroesophageal reflux disease, and fostering effective interprofessional teamwork to improve outcomes. Interprofessional collaboration between primary care and gastroenterology leads to the best outcomes for patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/28304
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: IPCE Credits: 1.5 hours
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.5 hours
Nursing: 1.5 hours
Pharmacy: 1.5 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABTS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABTS)
ABIM - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP)
ABOHNS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABOHNS)
ABTS - 1.5 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: Adolescent Medicine, Ambulatory/Outpatient, Cardiac Anesthesia, Cardiothoracic, Complex General Surgical Oncology, Critical Care, Critical Care Medicine, Gastroenterology, General Operative Anesthesia, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, General Thoracic, Geriatric Medicine, GI (incl. Liver, Pancreas, Bilary), Hospice & Palliative Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Neuro Anesthesia, Neurocritical Care, Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, Non-Thoracic Surgery, Obstetric Anesthesia, Pediatric Anesthesia, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Pulmonology, Pulmonary Disease, Sleep Medicine, Surgical Critical Care, Thoracic Anesthesia