UT San Antonio
Pressure, Flow, and Fragility; Rethinking Hemodynamic Support in Severe CDH

FACULTY:
Amir H. Ashrafi, MD is a cardiac neonatologist at CHOC Children’s Hospital and one of the few physicians to receive formal training in both neonatal intensive care and pediatric cardiac intensive care.

OVERVIEW:
Pressure, Flow, and Fragility; Rethinking Hemodynamic Support in Severe CDH

OVERALL LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
Increased awareness and education for pediatric providers

DISCLOSURE TO LEARNERS:
Speaker: Amir H. Ashrafi, MD has disclosed he is a consultant for Mallinckrodt, Abbott, and Inozyme. The relevant financial relationships noted for Dr. Ashrafi have been mitigated.

The Pediatric Grand Rounds Planning Committee members: Daniel Ranch, MD; Steven Seidner, MD; Elia Escaname, MD; Hema Navaneethan, MD; Natasha Varughese, MD; and Rachel Pearson, MD have no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

The University of Texas at San Antonio and Daniel Ranch, MD course director and content reviewer for the activity, have reviewed all financial disclosure information for all speakers, facilitators, and planning committee members; and determined and resolved all conflicts of interests.

CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION STATEMENTS:
The University of Texas at San Antonio is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Texas at San Antonio designates this live activity up to a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditPhysicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE:
Healthcare professionals will receive a certificate of attendance and are asked to consult with their licensing board for information on applicability and acceptance.
Credit may be obtained upon successful completion of the activity’s evaluation.

RELEASE DATE:
4/20/2026

EXPIRATION DATE:
8/31/2028


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Delia M. Calderon
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