MPA, GPA and EGPA: What Pulmonologists Need to Know

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Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis (AAV) can have multiple pulmonary implications, including granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA), and microscopic polyangiitis (MPA). This activity will provide pulmonologists—who serve as sentinel members of the multidisciplinary AAV management team—with a data-driven appraisal of new therapies, as well as established and emerging placement of these new therapies within the treatment paradigm. The activity will include a dynamic lecture, interactive case studies, and Q&A with pulmonologists who actively treat patients with MPA, GPA, and EGPA.

Course Objectives

Differentiate the etiology, clinical features, and symptoms of the three types of AAV.
Analyze cases to illustrate the role of pulmonologists on the patient care team.
Outline a treatment algorithm for effective implementation using those cases.

This activity is supported by an educational grant from AstraZeneca.

Item Number: 7207.94

Chair

Mary Beth Scholand, MD, FCCP
Director, Interstitial Lung Disease Clinic
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah

Jean M. Elwing, MD, FCCP
Pulmonary and Critical Care Division
University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Cincinnati, Ohio

Marilyn Glassberg, MD, FCCP
Professor, Chair of Medicine
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, Illinois

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MPA, GPA, and EGPA: What Pulmonologists Need to Know

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The American College of Chest Physicians is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American College of Chest Physicians designates this live for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the course.

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The American College of Chest Physicians designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

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