Faculty introduction, disclosures

PKD introductory content Epidemiology Pathophysiology, clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, and diagnosis ·       PK-specific testing ·       Chronic hemolysis-related complications and iron overload ·       Barriers to diagnosis

Treatment of PKD Treatment goals and overview of care Approaches to anemia – the roles of: ·       Transfusions ·       Phototherapy, ·       Folic acid ·       Splenectomy Management of iron overload Emerging therapies ·       Allogeneic stem cell transplant ·       CRISPR-mediated correction of PKLR mutation ·       RBC PK activator therapy Barriers to care and addressing quality of life concerns Patient cases

Conclusions and best practice recap

By the end of the session the participant will be able to:

• Recall challenges associated with the diagnosis and treatment of patients with PKD.
• Identify and summarize the efficacy of diagnostic and current and emerging treatment strategies for PKD.
• Formulate a treatment plan for a patient with PKD

ACCME Activity #202290869

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Faculty Disclosure:

Sujit Sheth , M.D., has received financial compensation for consulting and/or research work from: Agios,  BMS, Celgene, Acceleron, Chiesi, Bluebird bio, Vertex, Imara, Forma, Dispersol,  and Phoenicia Bio.

Disclosures of Educational Planners: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, President of ScientiaCME, has no relevant financial disclosures.

Faculty will discuss off-label uses.

All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

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Commercial Support Disclosure: This program is supported by an educational grant from Agios.

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