Rheum2Learn 2.0: Systemic Vasculitis
R2L2.0-SV
Patient Communication, Vasculitides
Monday, August 5, 2024, 1:00 AM
Friday, December 31, 2027, 11:55 PM
Participation
Residents
Rheum2Learn
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Activity Overview

Rheum2Learn 2.0 is case-based, fundamental clinical rheumatology education for residents. Each interactive activity includes three patient cases that focus on the care and assessment of individuals with rheumatologic diseases.

Learn about vasculitis, including its presentation, how to diagnosis, and management strategies for giant cell vasculitis and small vessel vasculitis.  Three patient cases will provide information on giant cell arteritis (GCA), leukocytoclastic vasculitis, and complications such as pulmonary-renal syndrome (PRS).


Rheum2Learn Series

This activity is part of a series. See the other activities in the series below.

Registration is complimentary.


Target Audience

Residents in training who may provide care for patients with rheumatic diagnoses in primary care, inpatient, critical care, and other clinical contexts.

The activity may also be of interest to medical students, fellows in training, advanced practice providers, practicing physicians, and other health care professionals who seek to strengthen their clinical knowledge of rheumatic diseases.


Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Identify the clinical manifestations concerning for cranial giant cell arteritis (GCA)
  • Understand the potential complications associated with delay in diagnosis
  • Develop a first line management plan
  • Distinguish different etiologies of lower extremity rash in order to identify palpable purpura
  • Outline the differential diagnosis for underlying etiologies of leukocytoclastic vasculitis
  • Determine when systemic treatment is warranted for leukocytoclastic vasculitis limited to cutaneous involvement
  • Recognize that pulmonary-renal syndrome (PRS) is a medical emergency
  • Describe the most common etiologies of pulmonary-renal syndrome (PRS)
  • Understand aggressive therapy should be instituted in a timely fashion


CE & MOC Information

This activity is not eligible for CME/MOC.


Acknowledgement of Commercial Support

No commercial support was provided for this activity.


Educational Activity Policies

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Rheum2Learn 2.0 – Systemic Vasculitis

From presentation to diagnosis to management strategies for vasculitis, these patient cases will give you comprehensive knowledge of vasculitis and how to provide compassionate and respectful care.