Prophylaxis in von Willebrand Disease: Is It Time for a New Perspective?
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CME / ABIM MOC / CE

Prophylaxis in von Willebrand Disease: Is It Time for a New Perspective? 

  • Authors: Robert F. Sidonio, Jr, MD, MSc; Stacy E. Croteau, MD, MMS; Chris Guelcher, RN-BC, MS, PPCNP-BC
  • CME / ABIM MOC / CE Released: 8/19/2019
  • THIS ACTIVITY HAS EXPIRED FOR CREDIT
  • Valid for credit through: 8/19/2020, 11:59 PM EST


Target Audience and Goal Statement

This activity is intended for hematologists, pediatricians, primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and other clinicians involved in the diagnosis and management of von Willebrand disease (vWD).

The goal of this activity is to discuss the management of patients with von Willebrand Disease (vWD) and examine the emerging role of prophylaxis in the management of vWD.

Upon completion of this activity, participants will:

  • Have increased knowledge regarding the
    • Current recommendations for the management/prevention of bleeding episodes in patients with vWD
    • Unmet needs in the management/prevention of bleeding episodes in patients with vWD
    • Emerging prophylaxis strategies for patients with vWD
    • Optimization of management strategies across the interprofessional care team in vWD


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Moderator

  • Robert F. Sidonio Jr, MD, MSc

    Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
    Emory University and Aflac Cancer and
    Blood Disorders Center
    Atlanta, Georgia
    The opinions expressed are those of Dr Sidonio and do not necessarily reflect the views of Emory University or Emory Healthcare. Dr Sidonio's participation in this activity does not constitute or imply endorsement by Emory University or Emory Healthcare.

    Disclosures

    Disclosure: Robert F. Sidonio Jr, MD, MSc has disclosed the following relevant financial relationships:
    Served as an advisor or consultant for: Genentech, Inc.; Grifols; Kedrion; Novo Nordisk; Octapharma; Roche; Sanofi; Shire
    Served as a speaker or a member of a speakers bureau for: Sanofi
    Received grants for clinical research from: Genentech, Inc.; Octapharma

  • Stacy E. Croteau, MD, MMS

    Associate Professor in Pediatrics
    Harvard Medical School
    Associate Director
    Boston Hemophilia Center
    Boston Children's Hospital
    Boston, Massachusetts

    Disclosures

    Disclosure: Stacy E. Croteau, MD, MMS, has disclosed the following relevant financial relationships:
    Served as an advisor or consultant for: CSL Behring; Genentech, Inc.; Novo Nordisk; Shire
    Received grants for clinical research from: Genentech, Inc.; Novo Nordisk; Pfizer, Inc.; Spark Therapeutics

  • Chris Guelcher, RN-BC, MS, PPCNP-BC

    Lead Advanced Practice Provider
    Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
    Children's National Health System
    Washington, DC

    Disclosures

    Disclosure: Chris Guelcher, RN-BC, MS, PPCNP-BC, has disclosed the following relevant financial relationships:
    Served as an advisor or consultant for: Genentech, Inc.; Novo Nordisk; Octapharma

Editor

  • Charlotte Warren

    Senior Medical Education Director, Medscape, LLC

    Disclosures

    Disclosure: Charlotte Warren, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.

CME Reviewer

  • Esther Nyarko, PharmD

    Associate Director, Accreditation and Compliance, Medscape, LLC

    Disclosures

    Disclosure: Esther Nyarko, PharmD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships

CME Reviewer / Nurse Planner

  • Hazel Dennison, DNP, RN, FNP, CPHQ, CNE

    Associate Director, Accreditation and Compliance, Medscape, LLC

    Disclosures

    Disclosure: Hazel Dennison, DNP, RN, FNP, CPHQ, CNE, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.

Peer Reviewer

This activity has been peer reviewed and the reviewer has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.


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