Medicine -
Grand Rounds
Topic: Cardiac Sarcoidosis: A Pulmonologist's Perspective
When:
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
LRC Auditorium
Speaker:
Nimeh Najjar, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
Associate Program Director, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship
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Target Audience:
Community Physicians, Faculty, Residents/Fellows
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the presentation, participants will be able to:
1. Define cardiac sarcoidosis and review diagnostic criteria using available society guidelines.
2. Appreciate the extreme heterogeneity of this disease process reflected in the various clinical manifestations.
3. Emphasize the importance of early recognition given its poor associated morbidity and mortality.
4. Highlight the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in caring for these patients.
Accreditation
The University of Florida College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit
The University of Florida College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the Activity.
Additional Information
Lecture will also be available by Zoom - Click Zoom Meeting Link to Join
Disclosure
Nimeh Najjar, M.D. has disclosed that he/she has no relevant financial disclosures. No one else in a position to control content has any financial relationships to disclose.
For additional information, contact Lavetta Jones (904) 244-3093 lavetta.jones@jax.ufl.edu.