Treating and Assessing Treatment Response: AL Amyloidosis

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Treating and Assessing Treatment Response: AL

Overview

TARGET AUDIENCE

This educational activity is intended for members of cardiology and oncology health care teams who treat patients with amyloidosis, including cardiologists, hematologists/oncologists, nurse practitioners, and PAs.


PROGRAM OVERVIEW

This interactive module features leading amyloidosis faculty using compelling cases to discuss the latest in treatment for AL amyloidosis.


LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, the learners should be able to:

  • Outline approved therapeutic options for the management of AL
  • Choose appropriate therapy for the patient with AL
  • Incorporate necessary multidisciplinary management strategies for patients with AL

FACULTY

Morie A. Gertz, MD, MACP
Consultant, Division of Hematology
Roland Seidler Jr. Professor, Department of Medicine
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN

Daniel Lenihan, MD
Founder and Immediate Past President 
International Cardio-Oncology Society
Director, Cardio-Oncology Program and Heart Failure Clinic
Cape Cardiology
Cape Girardeau, MO

Jennifer Liu, MD, FACC
Chief, Cardiology Service
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, NY

Giovanni Palladini, MD, PhD
Amyloidosis Research and Treatment Center
Department of Molecular Medicine
University of Pavia
Pavia, Italy


PLANNING COMMITTEE

Morie A. Gertz, MD, MACP
Consultant, Division of Hematology
Roland Seidler Jr. Professor, Department of Medicine
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN

Daniel Lenihan, MD
Founder and Immediate Past President 
International Cardio-Oncology Society
Director, Cardio-Oncology Program and Heart Failure Clinic
Cape Cardiology
Cape Girardeau, MO

Jennifer Liu, MD, FACC
Chief, Cardiology Service
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, NY

Giovanni Palladini, MD, PhD
Amyloidosis Research and Treatment Center
Department of Molecular Medicine
University of Pavia
Pavia, Italy

Patrick Harty, PhD
Medical Director
The France Foundation
Old Lyme, CT


INSTRUCTIONS FOR PARTICIPATION AND CREDIT

There are no fees for participating and receiving credit for this activity. Successful completion is achieved by reviewing the CE information, completing the pretest, completing the activity, and completing the posttest and evaluation form. A score of at least 75% on the posttest is required to successfully complete this activity. The participant may take the test until successfully passed.

Technical Requirements: http://www.francefoundation.com/general-requirements.html

  • Credit fulfillment
  • If you are requesting AMA or a certificate of participation your certificate will be available for download.

ACCREDITED PROVIDER

This activity is jointly provided by The France Foundation and the International Cardio-Oncology Society.

France Foundation   International Cardio-Oncology Society


ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

Jointly Accredited ProviderIn support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by The France Foundation and the International Cardio-Oncology Society. The France Foundation is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the health care team.


PHYSICIAN CREDIT DESIGNATION

ACCMEThe France Foundation designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

All other healthcare professionals completing this course will be issued a statement of participation.


DISCLOSURE POLICY

In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, The France Foundation (TFF) and the International Cardio-Oncology Society (IC-OS) require that individuals in a position to control the content of an educational activity disclose all relevant financial relationships with any commercial entity. TFF and IC-OS disclose all conflicts of interest to ensure independence, objectivity, balance, and scientific rigor in all their educational programs.

Furthermore, TFF and IC-OS seek to verify that all scientific research referred to, reported, or used in a CME/CE activity conforms to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection, and analysis. TFF and IC-OS are committed to providing learners with high-quality CME/CE activities that promote improvements in health care and not those of a commercial interest.

Planning committee members, faculty, reviewers, and activity staff have disclosed the following relevant financial relationships. All relevant financial relationships listed have been mitigated.

Name of Individual

Role in Activity

Name of Commercial Interest(s)

Nature of Relationship(s)

Mechanism(s) implemented to resolve conflict of interest

Daniel Lenihan, MD

Planning Committee Member, Faculty

1. AstraZeneca, BMS, Clementia, Eidos, OncXerna





2. Myocardial Solutions

 

1. Non-CE Consulting






2. Contract research

The financial relationship with Myocardial Solutions ended in September 2021

All final planning decisions concerning content, learning objectives, and evaluation questions were made by the non-conflicted Planning Committee Member

Content was reviewed by a non-conflicted member of the planning committee to ensure that it is not commercially biased, was fair-balanced, and is based on scientific evidence and/or clinical reasoning

Giovanni Palladini, MD, PhD

Planning Committee Member, Faculty

1. Alexion, Argobio, Gate Bioscience, Janssen-Cilag, Pfizer, Protego, Prothena, Sebia, Siemens, The Binding Site



2. Caelum, European Myeloma Network, Janssen, Novo Nordisk, Oncopeptides, Pfizer, Prothena, Siemens, The Binding Site, Zentalis

1. Non-CE Consulting











2. Contract Research

The financial relationship with Oncopeptides ended in 2021

All final planning decisions concerning content, learning objectives, and evaluation questions were made by the non-conflicted Planning Committee Member

Content was reviewed by a non-conflicted member of the planning committee to ensure that it is not commercially biased, was fair-balanced, and is based on scientific evidence and/or clinical reasoning

Heather Tarbox, MPH

TFF Staff

No relevant financial disclosures

NA

NA

Jennifer Liu, MD, FACC

Planning Committee Member, Faculty

1. Axiom, Johnson and Johnson

2. Data Safety Monitoring Advisory Board,Research grant

All final planning decisions concerning content, learning objectives, and evaluation questions were made by the non-conflicted Planning Committee Member

Content was reviewed by a non-conflicted member of the planning committee to ensure that it is not commercially biased, was fair-balanced, and is based on scientific evidence and/or clinical reasoning

Meghan Macdonald

TFF Staff

No relevant financial disclosures

NA

NA

Morie A. Gertz, MD, MACP

Planning Committee Member, Faculty

1. Abbvie, Alnylym, Aptitude Healthgrants, Ashfield, Celgene, i3Health, Ionis/Akcea, Janssen, Johnson & Johnson, Juno, Physicians Education Resource, Prothena, Research to Practice, Sanofi, and Sorrento.

1. Non-CE Consulting

All final planning decisions concerning content, learning objectives, and evaluation questions were made by the non-conflicted Planning Committee Member

Content was reviewed by a non-conflicted member of the planning committee to ensure that it is not commercially biased, was fair-balanced, and is based on scientific evidence and/or clinical reasoning

Patrick Harty, PhD

Planning Committee Member, TFF Content Reviewer

No relevant financial disclosures

NA

NA

Stephen Casselli

IC-OS Staff

No relevant financial disclosures

NA

NA




DISCLOSURE OF UNLABELED USE

TFF and IC-OS require CME faculty (speakers) to disclose when products or procedures being discussed are off label, unlabeled, experimental and/or investigational, and any limitations on the information that is presented, such as data that are preliminary, or that represent ongoing research, interim analyses, and/or unsupported opinion. Faculty in this activity may discuss information about pharmaceutical agents that is outside of US Food and Drug Administration approved labeling. This information is intended solely for continuing medical education and is not intended to promote off-label use of these medications. TFF and IC-OS do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. If you have questions, contact the Medical Affairs Department of the manufacturer for the most recent prescribing information.


COMMERCIAL SUPPORT ACKNOWLEDGMENT

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Janssen and Alexion.


DISCLAIMER

The France Foundation and the International Cardio-Oncology Society present this information for educational purposes only. The content is provided solely by faculty who have been selected because of recognized expertise in their field. Participants have the professional responsibility to ensure that products are prescribed and used appropriately on the basis of their own clinical judgment and accepted standards of care. The France Foundation, the International Cardio-Oncology Society, and the commercial supporter(s) assume no liability for the information herein.


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CONTACT INFORMATION

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