Description: The goal of this presentation is to provide an overview of human leukocyte antigen sensitization and potential complications of sensitization in adult patients awaiting heart transplants. Once these concepts are understood, current and novel desensitization strategies will be reviewed.

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Speaker:  Katelyn Howe, PharmD PGY1 Resident – Advocate Christ Medical Center

Objectives: ​​

  • Recognize clinical characteristics of patients who are highly sensitized.
  • Differentiate between novel desensitization agents and their role in therapy.
  • Evaluate the appropriateness of associated pre-medications for novel desensitization agents.
  • Assess treatment response and the potential need for a multi-drug regimen
 
Target Audience:​ Advocate Pharmacists, Physicians, Nurses, and other interested healthcare professionals
 
Disclosure:​ The planner(s) and speaker(s) have indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose. 
Session date: 
12/05/2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm CST
Location: 
Advocate Christ Medical Center Stein Auditorium & Virtual via Teams
United States
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  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
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  • 1.00 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
    • 1.00 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Continuing Nursing Education (CE)
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  • 1.00 Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE)
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