March Heart Institute Grand Rounds

"The Heart Liver Connection in Fontan Physiology"

Dania Brigham, MD
Associate Professor and Fellowship Program Director,
Section of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Department of Pediatrics
CU Anschutz School of Medicine
Director for Education, Digestive Health Institute
Children's Hospital Colorado

Tuesday, March 3, 4–5 p.m.
Children's Hospital Colorado,
2nd Floor Medical Conference and Education Center
Mt. Columbia and via Zoom

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89048626606

See below for inofrmation on acquiring CME.

Learning Objectives

1) Describe the pathophysiology of Fontan associated liver disease and how Fontan circulation leads to chronic liver injury.

2) Recognize the clinical spectrum of Fontan associated liver disease, including common laboratory, imaging, and clinical findings.

3) Apply current approaches to screening and longitudinal monitoring for liver disease in patients with Fontan physiology, including indications for hepatology referral and transplant evaluation.

SMS Mobile: As provided, TEXT the session code to 720-790-4423. Report attendance thirty minutes before or after the session.  

Computer Desktop: Enter respective session code https://ce.childrenscolorado.org/code 

CONFERENCE CODE: CEWZEL

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