Peripheral Artery Disease and Diabetes Mellitus: Pathology and Emerging Treatment

Presented By:		Emile R. Mohler III, MD, FACC, FSVM Associate Professor of Medicine University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Director, Vascular Medicine University of Pennsylvania Health System Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Program Description:	This CME activity consists of an educational component (ie, slides, audio lecture, newsletter) in an electronic format, followed by an online post-test. Estimated time to complete this activity, including review of materials, is 30 minutes.
General Information:	Requirements for Successful Completion: This CME activity consists of an educational component (ie, slides, audio lecture, newsletter) in an electronic format, which is followed by an online post-test. There is no fee to participate in this CME activity or to receive CME credit. Certificates are awarded upon successful completion (80% proficiency) of the post-test. In order to receive credit, participants must view the presentaion in its entirety. Media: Internet Release Date:    July 24, 2009 Expiration Date:  July 23, 2011
Target Audience:	Clinical Cardiologists, Endocrinologists, Certified Diabetes Educators, Family Practice/General Physicians, Internal Medicine Physicians, Medical Directors, Nephrologists, Nurse Practitioners, Primary Care Physicians, Physician Assistants, Specialty Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists
Program Overview:	The consequences of microvascular complications attributable to type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM) are considerable. Diabetes-associated macro- and microvascular effects have a different time of onset and, as related to glucose threshold, they are prognostically linked as coexistent partners in the progression of diabetes-related comorbidities. These effects, however, are not necessarily caused by shared mechanisms of disease. Since hyperglycemia is a modulator in the progression of microvascular disease, and specifically peripheral artery disease, healthcare professionals who treat patients with diabetes and cardiovascular disease need to understand the implications of this condition and the ways to monitor it accordingly. This CME activity will examine the literature and clinical management of hyperglycemia in perspective to peripheral artery disease.
Learning Objectives:	a. Identify several microvascular consequences of hyperglycemia that increase the burden of disease in patients b. Name 2 therapies that can increase the formation of collateral vessels in PAD c. Integrate multimodal approaches to medical care in individuals with PAD
Faculty Disclosure:	The University of Florida College of Medicine has a conflict of interest policy that requires course faculty to disclose any real or apparent commercial financial affiliations related to the content of their presentations/materials. It is not assumed that these financial interests or affiliations will have an adverse impact on faculty presentations; they simply are noted here to fully inform participants. Dr Mohler has indicated that he has a financial arrangement or affiliation with GlaxoSmithKline, Baxter BioPharma Solutions, Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc., and Merck & Co., Inc. The types of affiliations/financial interests are grant/research support, consultant agreements, and honoraria.
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