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Markus Peck, MD, MBA

Professor of Medicine and Chairman
Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Endocrinology and Nephrology
Klinikum Klagenfurt
Klagenfurt, Austria

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Advisor or consultant for: Shinogi Sobi
Speaker or speakers bureau for: Shionogi

Francesco Violi, MD

Professor of Internal Medicine
Dept. of Internal and Specialized Medicine
Policlinico Umberto II Clinica Medica
Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties
Sapienza-University of Rome
Roma, Italy

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No relevant financial relationships

Raúl Andrade, MD, PhD

Professor of Medicine and Head, Gastroenterology Service
University Hospital
Institute for Biomedical Research of Málaga-IBIMA
Málaga, Spain

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Grants for clinical research from: Gedeon Richter/Preglem S.A.; GmbH & Co; Willmar Schwabe Pharmaceuticals
Advisor or consultant for: Axella; Daiichi Sankyo Inc.; ENYO Obseva; Novo Nordisk; Roche; Vivet
Speaker or member of speakers bureau for: Abbvie; Gilead Sciences; Intercept; Mylan

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Rita Moreira Da Silva, PhD, MA, PharmD

Medical Education Director, WebMD Global, LLC

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Disclosure: Rita Moreira Da Silva, PhD, MA, PharmD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.

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Leigh Schmidt, MSN, RN, CMSRN, CNE, CHCP

Associate Director, Accreditation and Compliance

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Disclosure: Leigh Schmidt, MSN, RN, CMSRN, CNE, CHCP, has no relevant financial relationships.

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Chronic Liver Disease With Thrombocytopenia Prior to Elective Invasive Surgery

Authors: Markus Peck, MD, MBA; Francesco Violi, MD; Raúl Andrade, MD, PhD
CPD Released: 3/17/2022
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Valid for credit through: 3/17/2023, 11:59 PM EST

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This educational activity is intended for an international audience of European gastroenterologists/hepatologists, hematology/oncology specialists, and surgeons.

The goal of this activity is to update practitioners and surgeons with the most current evidence that supports the optimal management of patients with chronic liver disease (CLD).

Upon completion of this activity, participants will:

Have increased knowledge regarding the
- Novel treatment options for CLD-associated thrombocytopenia, including rationale and supporting evidence
- Best practice for management of CLD-associated thrombocytopenia prior to elective invasive procedures
Have greater competence related to
- Implementation of best practice for identification and management of CLD-associated thrombocytopenia in patients undergoing elective invasive procedures

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Faculty

Markus Peck, MD, MBA

Professor of Medicine and Chairman
Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Endocrinology and Nephrology
Klinikum Klagenfurt
Klagenfurt, Austria

Disclosures

Advisor or consultant for: Shinogi Sobi
Speaker or speakers bureau for: Shionogi

Francesco Violi, MD

Professor of Internal Medicine
Dept. of Internal and Specialized Medicine
Policlinico Umberto II Clinica Medica
Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties
Sapienza-University of Rome
Roma, Italy

Disclosures

No relevant financial relationships

Raúl Andrade, MD, PhD

Professor of Medicine and Head, Gastroenterology Service
University Hospital
Institute for Biomedical Research of Málaga-IBIMA
Málaga, Spain

Disclosures

Grants for clinical research from: Gedeon Richter/Preglem S.A.; GmbH & Co; Willmar Schwabe Pharmaceuticals
Advisor or consultant for: Axella; Daiichi Sankyo Inc.; ENYO Obseva; Novo Nordisk; Roche; Vivet
Speaker or member of speakers bureau for: Abbvie; Gilead Sciences; Intercept; Mylan

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Rita Moreira Da Silva, PhD, MA, PharmD

Medical Education Director, WebMD Global, LLC

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Disclosure: Rita Moreira Da Silva, PhD, MA, PharmD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.

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Leigh Schmidt, MSN, RN, CMSRN, CNE, CHCP

Associate Director, Accreditation and Compliance

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Disclosure: Leigh Schmidt, MSN, RN, CMSRN, CNE, CHCP, has no relevant financial relationships.

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Emerging Treatment Options for CLD-Associated Thrombocytopenia in Patients Undergoing Invasive Procedures

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Chronic Liver Disease With Thrombocytopenia Prior to Elective Invasive Surgery

Authors: Markus Peck, MD, MBA; Francesco Violi, MD; Raúl Andrade, MD, PhDFaculty and Disclosures

THIS ACTIVITY HAS EXPIRED FOR CREDIT

CPD Released: 3/17/2022

Valid for credit through: 3/17/2023, 11:59 PM EST

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The goal of this activity is to update practitioners and surgeons with the most current evidence that supports the optimal management of patients with chronic liver disease (CLD).

Before you begin this activity, please assess your clinical knowledge by completing this brief survey. Answering these questions again after the activity will allow you to see what you learned and to compare your answers with those of your peers.

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Faculty

Markus Peck, MD, MBA

Francesco Violi, MD

Raúl Andrade, MD, PhD

Editor

Rita Moreira Da Silva, PhD, MA, PharmD

Compliance Reviewer

Leigh Schmidt, MSN, RN, CMSRN, CNE, CHCP

CPD

Chronic Liver Disease With Thrombocytopenia Prior to Elective Invasive Surgery

Target Audience and Goal Statement

Disclosures

Faculty

Markus Peck, MD, MBA

Francesco Violi, MD

Raúl Andrade, MD, PhD

Editor

Rita Moreira Da Silva, PhD, MA, PharmD

Compliance Reviewer

Leigh Schmidt, MSN, RN, CMSRN, CNE, CHCP

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Instructions for Participation and Credit

Chronic Liver Disease With Thrombocytopenia Prior to Elective Invasive Surgery

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