15th Annual North Carolina Research Triangle Pulmonary Hypertension Symposium

The Pulmonary Hypertension Association recognizes Duke University and University of North Carolina’s 15th Annual North Carolina Research Triangle Pulmonary Hypertension Symposium as a Building Medical Education in PH event.

Date: Friday, November 17, 2023

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.

Location: Durham Convention Center, 301 W. Morgan Street, Durham, NC 27701 (map)

Joint Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented by the Duke University Health System Department of Clinical Education & Professional Development for the advancement of patient care. In support of improving patient care, the Duke University Health System Department of Clinical Education & Professional Development is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), to provide continuing education for the health care team.

Category 1: Duke University Health System Department of Clinical Education and Professional Development designates this activity for a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurse CE: Duke University Health System Department of Clinical Education and Professional Development designates this activity for up to 6 credit hours for nurses. Nurses should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.

Pharmacists: Duke University Health System Department of Clinical Education and Professional Development designates this activity for a maximum of 6 ACPE credit hours. Universal Activity Numbers: JA0000655-0000-23-213-L04-P, JA0000655-0000-23-213-L04-T

Duke Health Clinical Education and Professional Development is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), and is authorized to issue IACET CEU, and authorized by IACET to offer 0.6 CEUs for this program.

Course Overview

The overall goal of the 15^th Annual North Carolina Research Triangle Pulmonary Hypertension Symposium is to provide education for physicians and other allied health professionals involved in diagnosing and treating Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, keeping them abreast of the ever-changing diagnostic and treatment paradigms. The symposium will address issues such as appropriate screening, diagnostic procedures, proper treatment choices, and timing of referral for more advanced care to pulmonary hypertension specialty centers. It will also address consideration of advanced mechanical circulatory support and/or lung transplant when other therapies are inadequate. Our local and invited keynote faculty will incorporate several case-based discussions.

DOWNLOAD AGENDA

Co-Course Directors

H. James Ford, MD

Associate Professor of Medicine
Director, Pulmonary Hypertension Program
Co-Medical Director, UNC Pulmonary Clinics
Division of Pulmonary Diseases and Critical Care Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

(View Bio)

Terry Fortin, MD, MS

Associate Professor of Medicine
Co-Director, Duke Pulmonary Vascular Disease Center
Division of Cardiology
Duke University Medical Center

(View Bio)

Invited Speakers

William Auger, MD
Adjunct Professor in the Department of Medicine
Duke University

Talal Dahhan, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine
Duke University

David Kiely, MD
Honorary Professor of Pulmonary Vascular Medicine
Director of the Sheffield Pulmonary Vascular Disease Unit
University of Sheffield

Richard Krasuski, MD
Professor of Medicine
Division of Cardiology
Duke University

Barbara LeVarge, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Associate Director, Pulmonary Hypertension Program
Division of Pulmonary Diseases and Critical Care Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

David Ishizawar, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Pulmonary Hypertension Program
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Laura Nowicki, RN
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Division of Pulmonary Diseases and Critical Care Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Sudarshan Rajagopal, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Co-Director, Duke Pulmonary Vascular Disease Center
Division of Cardiology
Duke University

Lisa Rose-Jones, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiology
Advanced Heart Failure/Cardiac Transplantation & Pulmonary Hypertension
Director, Training Program in Cardiovascular Disease
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Jacob Schroder, MD
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Duke University

Corey Ventetuolo, MD, MS
Associate Professor of Medicine and Health Services, Policy and Practice
Brown University

Jordan Whitson, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine

Target Audience

This program is designed to meet the continuing education (CE) needs of pulmonologists, cardiologists, nurses, pharmacists, and other allied healthcare professionals involved in the treatment of pulmonary hypertension.

Learning Objectives

Describe the diagnosis and clinical classification of Pulmonary Hypertension, according to the 6th World Symposium and recent ERS/ESC guideline updates, as well as the treatment options with respect to PAH-specific therapies.

Recognize and distinguish disease processes that may or may not respond to Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension specific therapy. These in part include PH associated with sarcoidosis, myeloproliferative diseases, sickle cell disease and chronic renal failure, among other forms of Group 5 PH. Case presentations will offer examples to think about the nuances and challenges of these populations in patient care.

Early detection and screening are key in improving PAH disease course, outcomes and mortality. Recognize current and emerging tools, as well as gaps and opportunities to enhance the screening, detection and ultimate diagnosis of PAH.

PAH therapies are generally costly and can represent significant financial burden and challenges in access to a number of patients. Recognize the challenges and potential solutions to improve access to therapy despite costs, including but not limited to the role of clinical coordinators, patient advocacy organizations, and patient foundation funds.

Imaging of the right ventricle is key in assessing patient status and response to treatment of PAH. Recognize current and emerging imaging modalities to specifically characterize right heart size, morphology, and function.

CTEPH represents a unique group of PH in which the appropriate therapy may not clear in many patients. Review and recognize the current diagnosis and treatment paradigms in CTEPH. Specifically, be able to describe patient characteristics based on recent registry data, as well as indications for and outcomes of medical therapy, pulmonary thromboendarterectomy and balloon pulmonary angioplasty for CTEPH.

Through a series of cased based presentations, gain a deeper understanding and recognition of nuanced clinical situations in which the role and management of PAH therapy can be challenging to determine and navigate. Learn approaches to manage these patient scenarios from PH center expert clinicians.

Learn the indications for and role of advanced mechanical circulatory support options for patients with right ventricular failure that is refractory to conventional PAH therapeutics.

Registration Fees

Industry representatives: $250
Physicians: $200
Non-physicians (NPs, PAs, nurses, allied health professionals, etc.): $60
Enduring credit: complimentary, but registration is required

Accomodations & Room Rates

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Durham Marriott City Center, 201 Foster Street, Durham, NC 27701. Rooms are $199 per night plus applicable taxes. The room block will be held until October 13, 2023, but may sell out prior to this date. To reserve your room at the conference rate, please call 919-768-6000 and identify yourself as part of the NC Research Triangle PH Symposium.

Cancellation Policy

All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to Christy Darnell via email (christy.darnell@duke.edu). There will be no refunds if cancellations are made after October 17, 2023.

After the Event

To complete all course requirements and claim continuing education credits, please do the following:

Receive email from Duke CME office next week with link to the course evaluation
Complete the course evaluation
Attest to your hours of completion
Download your certificate