Pulmonary Stenosis

Overview

4.7 out of 5 (27 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

7

Start Date

1 Jan 2021

Last Review Date

17 Feb 2024

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
Need Help?  If you have a system or content concerns, please contact support@statpearls.com

Activity Description

Pulmonary or pulmonic stenosis is a relatively common cardiac defect that can occur in isolation or, more commonly, be associated with other congenital heart defects (eg, tetralogy of Fallot). Pulmonary stenosis can cause varied degrees of obstruction to the right ventricle (RV) outflow, ranging from mild to severe. Pulmonary stenosis usually refers to narrowing at the pulmonary valve level. However, obstruction can also occur at the subvalvular (ie, RV outflow tract) or supravalvar level (ie, main pulmonary artery and its branches). Mild pulmonary stenosis is usually asymptomatic. However, this should be promptly recognized and treated as required to decrease the morbidity and sometimes the mortality associated with moderate and severe pulmonary stenosis. Symptomatic patients are generally those with moderate or severe pulmonary stenosis who typically experience dyspnea on exertion or associated fatigue, depending on the severity of the obstruction and cardiac compensatory reserve.[31] Rarely patients can experience angina or sudden cardiac arrest. Markedly enlarged pulmonary artery aneurysms can cause angina via compression of the left main coronary artery.

Diagnosis is made with echocardiography; however, cardiac computed tomography and cardiac magnetic resonance are often used in patients who require intervention to relieve the RV outflow obstruction. Treatment depends on the severity of flow restriction across the pulmonary valve and the valve anatomy. Management should be guided by the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology's recommendations. This activity for healthcare professionals aims to enhance learners' competence in selecting appropriate diagnostic tests, managing pulmonary stenosis, and fostering effective interprofessional teamwork to improve outcomes.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Assess the signs and symptoms of varying degrees of pulmonary stenosis.

  • Identify the most frequent presentation of a patient with pulmonary stenosis.

  • Develop treatment considerations and identify common complications of interventions for patients with pulmonary stenosis.

  • Collaborate with the interprofessional team to educate, treat, and monitor patients with pulmonary stenosis.

Disclosures

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they or their immediate family may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by CUSOM for resolution, to ensure fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.

CUSOM will identify, review, and resolve all conflicts of interest that faculty, authors, activity directors, planners, managers, peer reviewers, or relevant staff disclose prior to an educational activity being delivered to learners. Disclosure of a relationship is not intended to suggest or condone bias in any presentation but is made to provide participants with information that might be of potential importance to their evaluation of a presentation. Disclosure information for authors, editors, planners, peer reviewers, and/or relevant staff is provided with this activity.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

 

 

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. CUSOM designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AOA Category 1 B Credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in the activity.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing and a money back guarantee is provided if not completely satisfied.

  • StatPearls and CUSOM reserve the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances. StatPearls and CUSOM will not be responsible for other expenses incurred by the participant in the unlikely event that the program is canceled.

Equal Opportunity

  • StatPearls and CUSOM are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Equal Access Institutions. 

Medium or Media Used:

  • Computer Requirements:  Internet Access
  • E-mail Address

Instructions for Credit

  1. Register for the activity and create a StatPearls login.     
  2. Review the required accreditation information:  Target audience, learning objectives and disclosure information.
  3. Complete the entire self-study activity.
  4. Complete the post-test assessments.
  5. Successfully pass the post-test with a minimum score of 100%.
  6. Complete the evaluation form.
  7. Obtain a certificate.

StatPearls and CUSOM adheres to AOA Standards regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of StatPearls and Campbell that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflict(s) of interest are resolved and also that authors and editors will disclose any unlabeled/unapproved use of drug(s) or device(s) during their presentation. Detailed disclosure will be made prior to starting the activity.

The information provided at this CME/CE activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.

This course is intended for osteopathic physicians who wish to earn AOA CME credit. Take this version of the course to ensure you receive appropriate credit.

 

 
 

Reviews

Henrik H. on 3/19/2021

none

Tracy K. on 9/23/2021

debbie s. on 10/7/2023

Ronald C. on 10/15/2023

Marcus T. on 11/8/2023

Nimra R. on 11/21/2023

William L. on 11/28/2023

Julia W. on 11/28/2023

Manish S. on 12/2/2023

Shreekant P. on 12/5/2023

Natalya K. on 12/13/2023

Mohamed E. on 12/15/2023

Khalil M. on 12/15/2023

excellent program

anthony l. on 12/27/2023

I appreciate having topics focused on a particular medication

Melissa G. on 1/10/2024

Zhengyi C. on 1/7/2024

EVAN S. on 1/24/2024

Monika S. on 1/18/2024

Sandra S. on 1/27/2024

Alexander H. on 2/16/2024

Anton v. on 3/14/2024

Elizabeth S. on 3/16/2024

ASEEDU K. on 3/25/2024

Vasco M. on 3/26/2024

Thank you

Thomas S. on 3/26/2024

Dr. O. on 3/29/2024

Prageet K. on 4/16/2024

Unlimited Physician CME

Stay up to date on the latest medical knowledge with 6673 CME activities. In these online self-assessment activities, read our reference articles and test your knowledge with more than 7923.5 hours of CME.

Learn About Lifetime CME

Single Activity

Take this single activity

$39 1 activity

6 Month Unlimited Physician CME

Access to all the Unlimited Physician CME activities in all specialties.

$399 per half year per user

1 Year Unlimited Physician CME

Access to all the Unlimited Physician CME activities in all specialties.

$599 per 1 year per user