Program Description: 
Systemic coagulopathies can produce a range of ocular changes and vision loss.  Recent advances in genetic and hematological testing have increased our understanding of coagulopathies, and can now identify more disorders than ever before.  This course will review available tests for coagulopathies, and discuss new systemic management options.
 
Accreditation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
 
AMA Credit Designation:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this Live activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
Hours of Participation for Allied Health Professionals:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 1.25 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.
Target audience: 
  • Community eye care providers
  • Full-time faculty
  • Residents
  • Fellow ophthalmologists
  • Optometrists
  • Ophthalmic photographers
Learning objectives: 

1. To review ocular findings in patients with coagulopathies.

2. To present tests that are currently available for the evaluation of patients with suspected coagulopathies.

3. To discuss management options for patients with coagulopathies.

Faculty & credentials: 
Planning Committee Members:
Wanda M. Martinez, MD
Bhavna P. Sheth, MD
 
Speaker Info:
Lisa Baumann-Kreuziger, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Department of Hematology and Oncology
Medical College of Wisconsin
 
William J. Wirostko, MD
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology
Eye Institute
Medical College of Wisconsin
 
All persons in control of content has NO relevant financial relationships to disclose with the exception of the following persons:
 
N/A
 

 

Contact

Name: 
Hattie Waagen
Phone number: 
+1 (414) 955-7842
Email: 
hwaagen@mcw.edu
Session date: 
11/05/2014 - 7:00am to 8:15am CST
Location: 
Eye Institute
925 N. 87th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53226
United States
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Add to calendar: 
  • 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 1.25 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.

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