Gastroenterology -
Grand Rounds
Topic: Portal HTN and Esophageal/Gastric Varices
When:
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Deal Boardroom
Speaker:
Aleem Ali, M.D.
Fellow, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology
UFCOM-J
Target Audience:
Faculty, Residents/Fellows
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the presentation, participants will be able to:
1. Define portal hypertension and describe the pathophysiology underlying its development.
2. Describe the clinical manifestations of clinically significant portal hypertension and management strategies.
3. Classify esophageal and gastric varices.
4. Discuss the medical and interventional approaches to the management of esophageal and gastric varices.
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.
Disclosure
Aleem Ali, 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 Jessica McDonald-Jazrawi (904) 244-3092 jessica.mcdonald-jazrawi2@jax.ufl.edu.