Thoracic Aortic Dissection & Marfan Syndrome

Thoracic Aortic Dissection & Marfan Syndrome

Thoracic aortic dissection (TAD) is the number one cause of death in individuals with Marfan syndrome. The failure to diagnose TAD continues to represent a significant problem in the practice of medicine. This remains a critical issue from both patient safety and medical error perspectives. The main purpose of this activity is to increase awareness of the Marfan syndrome as a major risk factor for TAD. Practitioners must take the same risk-managed approach to every patient with Marfan syndrome presenting with pain in the chest, back, and/or abdomen.

In this activity, we present and discuss two cases of patients with Marfan syndrome and TAD; in both cases, the diagnosis of TAD was delayed or missed. In the case discussions, we explore clinical decision-making and highlight the role of cognitive errors. We also provide evidence-based/best practice recommendations. After completing this activity, practitioners should be able to: compare and contrast the characteristics of patients with and without Marfan syndrome who present with acute aortic dissection; appraise the signs and symptoms consistent with malperfusion syndromes found in patients with acute aortic dissection; and analyze when a patient encounter may involve heuristics and biases, or cognitive dispositions to respond, in order to improve clinical decision-making and reduce the incidence of the failure to diagnose thoracic aortic dissection in patients with Marfan syndrome.

  • Provider:The Sullivan Group
  • Activity Link: https://www.thesullivangroup.com/RSQSolutions/course-purchase-home/
  • Start Date: 2022-09-21 05:00:00
  • End Date: 2022-09-21 05:00:00
  • Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 2.0 hours
  • Commercial Support: No
  • Activity Type: Enduring Material
  • CME Finder Type: Online Learning
  • Fee to Participate: Variable
  • Measured Outcome: Learner Competence, Learner Knowledge, Learner Performance, Patient Health
  • Provider Ship: Directly Provided
  • Registration: Open to all
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