"Aneurysms in Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period: When OB Meets Vascular Surgery"

presented by

Paula Lomba, M.D.

Clinical Assistant Professor, OB-Generalist/Obstetrics & Gynecology

and

Gerardo Gonzalez-Guardiola, M.D.

Assistant Professor, Vascular Surgery

Lecture Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
1.    Review types and epidemiology aneurysms that can occur in pregnancy and post-partum period
2.    Understand how pregnancy may affect vascular integrity
3.    Recognize clinical presentations and diagnostic strategies
4.    Review management approaches

Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
1.    Identify problems common to general Ob/Gyn practice; order appropriate diagnostic tests when indicated; improve patient outcomes.
1.    Identify conditions relevant to Ob/Gyn subspecialties and evaluate these conditions within the scope of general practice; place appropriate referrals; improve patient outcomes.
2.    Have a better understanding of the health care system and be able to function more efficiently within it.