Faculty introduction, disclosures

Introductory content: defining the context and challenge of acromegaly Epidemiology Clinical features, presentation, pathophysiology, disease progression, and comorbidities Challenge of underdiagnosis and inadequate screening of primary and associated diseases

Treatment of acromegaly Goals of therapy Present pharmacotherapy, clinical trial findings, and guideline updates  · Somatostatin analogs / receptor ligands · GH receptor antagonists · Dopamine agonists Challenges to successful acromegaly treatment and achieving growth hormone balance  Adolescent vs. adult considerations Long-term complications and related considerations: acromegalic cardiomyopathy and associated rheumatological disorders  Approaches to prevention: early screening Patient case(s)

Summary, conclusions, and best practice recap

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

• Recall the comorbidity-, diagnostic-, and treatment-related challenges and healthcare burdens associated with acromegaly.
• Identify the currently available pharmacotherapeutic treatments for the management of acromegaly.
• Formulate a treatment plan for a patient with acromegaly.

ACCME Activity #202474457

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Disclosure of Faculty: Mark E. Molitch, MD,  Professor Emeritus, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, has received financial compensation for consulting from Amryt, Janssen, Takeda and Sention.

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 Amryt Pharmaceuticals.

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Cultural/Linguistic Competence & Health Disparities

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