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Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency (AATD), characterized by misfolded and lower function of the serine protease inhibitor alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT), is a genetic disorder resulting in the degradation of lung structures. Reduced levels of AAT result in overactivity of neutrophil elastase, which destroys connectivetissue within the lung and causes degradation of alveoli, reduced pulmonary elastic recoil, and airflow. Breakdown of the alveoli eventually manifest as chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD), and otherassociated complications include liver disease, which occurs in about ten percent of patients with AATD.The most common cause of death in patients with severe AATD is respiratory failure, which accounts for45 to 72% of deaths.
The following HCPs: pulmonologists and primary care physicians; physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and pharmacists who practice in pulmonology and internal medicine; and any other healthcare professionals with an interest in or who clinically encounter patients with AATD.
Commercial Support Disclosure: This program is supported by an educational grant from Grifols.
This activity is free of charge.
Release Date: February 05, 2023 -- Expiration Date: February 05, 2025
Faculty: Alan Barker, MD
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Introductory content and review of AATD
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Treatment of AATD
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Summary, conclusions, and best practice recap |
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ACCME Activity #202380833
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Disclosure of Faculty: Alan F. Barker, MD, Professor of Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, has received financial compensation for research from Grifols.
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