Systemic sclerosis or scleroderma is a rare connective tissue disorder with an unknown and complex pathogenesis. Scleroderma can be divided into 2 primary forms—localized scleroderma (including morphea, linear scleroderma, and scleroderma en coup de sabre) and systemic sclerosis. Systemic sclerosis can be further classified as limited systemic sclerosis (formerly known as CREST syndrome, characterized by calcinosis, Raynaud phenomenon, esophageal dysmotility, sclerodactyly, and telangiectasia) or diffuse systemic sclerosis based on clinical and serological criteria. Localized scleroderma primarily affects the skin and subcutaneous tissue, whereas systemic sclerosis is associated with systemic manifestations and internal organ involvement, leading to increased mortality. The manifestations of scleroderma may overlap extensively with those of other rheumatological or immunological diseases. The severity of the presentation may also vary depending on the timing of the systemic sclerosis diagnosis.Systemic sclerosis affects multiple organ systems, necessitating a collaborative healthcare team involving primary care clinicians, rheumatologists, gastroenterologists, cardiologists, pulmonologists, nephrologists, and dermatologists to address the condition. Effective management of systemic sclerosis requires early diagnosis and ongoing disease progression monitoring. Although a definitive cure does not exist for systemic sclerosis, treatment primarily focuses on managing affected organs and alleviating symptoms to prevent further organ damage in individuals with systemic sclerosis. This activity addresses the presentation, evaluation, and management of systemic sclerosis and examines the role of an interprofessional healthcare team in caring for affected patients. This activity helps participating clinicians differentiate this tissue disorder from related rheumatological diseases.
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- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/20112
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: 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)
ABOS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABOS)
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)
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
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- Registration: Open to all
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