Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension - Live

June 13, 2024

Join Dr. Silva as he emphasizes the importance of understanding pathophysiology and suggests effective treatments for neurogenic orthostatic hypotension to reduce readmission and improve patient satisfaction. 

Target Audience

  • Physicians
  • Physician Assistants
  • Advanced Practice Nurses
  • Registered Nurses
  • Licensed Practical Nurses

Learning Objectives

Learners will be able to;

  • Define neurogenic orthostatic hypotension.
  • Recognize the difference between classic orthostatic hypotension and delayed orthostatic hypotension.
  • Differentiate between general medical causes versus neurogenic causes of orthostatic hypotension.
  • Summarize the different causes of neurogenic orthostatic hypotension and identify clues in the clinical history to facilitate this diagnosis.
  • Identify the principles of life-style measures in the treatment of orthostatic hypotension.
  • Describe pharmacological treatment in refractory cases.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    TeleSpecialists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    TeleSpecialists 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.

Course opens: 
04/12/2024
Course expires: 
07/04/2024
Event starts: 
06/13/2024 - 12:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
06/13/2024 - 1:00pm EDT
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Speaker(s)

Gustavo Silva, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Moderator(s)

Debra Chionis, MS, ACE-MES, ACSM-CEP

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Peer Reviewer(s)

Robert Fishman, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Planner(s)

Caitlyn Boyd, MHA, MSN, RN, CPHQ

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Muhammad Saeed, Bcom

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Theresa Sevilis, D.O.

has a financial relationship (Stock) with Moderna;.

This activity has been submitted to Emergency Nurses Association for approval to award contact hours. Emergency Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    TeleSpecialists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    TeleSpecialists 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.

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