Pre liver transplant cardiac evaluation: Why are we doing this?

Upon completion of this program, attendees should be able to:

• Understand the rationale and known clinical impact of patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure prior to liver transplant
• Describe current evidence of practice for pre liver transplant ischemic evaluation
• Review a proposed shared algorithm for pre liver transplant ischemic evaluation at UW

The University of Washington School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Washington School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 36.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. 

Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. (Each session is 1.0 credit)

To request disability accommodation, contact the Office of the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance of the event at 206-543-6450 (voice), 206-543-6452 (TTY), 206-685-7264 (FAX), dso@u.washington.edu.

The members of the Grand Rounds Committee have no disclosures relevant to this series