Expert Illustrations and Commentaries: Finding the Best Path Forward in PAH Management - A Focus on Prostacyclin Therapy

Target Audience
This educational activity is directed toward pulmonologists, cardiologists, rheumatologists, primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and additional health care professionals involved in the care of patients with PAH.

Program Overview
This Expert Illustrations and Commentaries^TMis a video-based program in which 2 experts discuss the role of prostacyclin therapy in the management of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). In this activity, the faculty focus on methods to facilitate an accurate and early diagnosis of PAH, as well as best practices in individualizing PAH treatment. Their discussion is enriched with the use of a video animation to illustrate the mechanism of action of prostacyclin therapy in PAH. The use of this animated segment helps make somewhat complicated subject matter more easily understood. This unique format is designed to help clinicians identify best practices in the diagnosis and management of PAH and to improve outcomes for their patients with this disease.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:

Determine best practices for identifying patients at risk of PAH
Review available assessment tools for prompt diagnosis and classification of PAH
Assess the safety and efficacy of new and emerging therapies for the management of patients with PAH
Develop individualized treatment plans based on current practice guidelines for optimal management of patients with PAH