Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension - 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 Assistant
  • 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 Enduring 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.

  • 1.00 Nursing Contact Hours
    This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Emergency Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Course opens: 
06/27/2024
Course expires: 
06/12/2025
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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 a financial relationship (Stock) with Apple;.
Peer Reviewer(s)

Robert Fishman, MD

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

Caitlyn Boyd, MHA, MSN, RN, CPHQ, CPAHA-TeleStroke

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;.

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 Enduring 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.

  • 1.00 Nursing Contact Hours
    This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Emergency Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
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