Hemophilia Management in Underserved Communities

CE / CME

Evidence-Based Multidisciplinary Hemophilia Management in Treatment Centers and Underserved Community Referral Networks

Nurses: 1.00 Nursing contact hour, including 1.00 hour of pharmacotherapy credit

Physician Assistants/Physician Associates: 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credit

Pharmacists: 1.00 contact hour (0.1 CEUs)

Physicians: maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

ABIM MOC: maximum of 1.00 Medical Knowledge MOC point

Released: November 11, 2024

Expiration: April 17, 2025

Fernando F Corrales-Medina
Fernando F Corrales-Medina, MD, FAAP

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Please answer the questions below.
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Patient Case: 15-Yr-Old Athlete Frequently Plays High Intensity Sports



  • 15-yr-old male with severe hemophilia A who plays high school varsity soccer and basketball

  • During season, he practices or has games 5 days/wk

  • Off season, he conditions, including weights, running, and occasional practices, but nothing high contact

  • He plays point guard and center midfield and is aggressive and rough

  • Practices are nearly as strenuous as games

  • His practices are after school, with some games on weekend mornings

  • He takes standard FVIII replacement 2-3 times weekly with occasional bleeds and would like to be considered for other prophylaxis options

  • He is willing to consider all options, but feels most comfortable with factor products

Based on available safety and efficacy data, what would you recommend for this patient to optimize his outcomes?

2.

How confident are you in your ability to integrate hemophilia therapies that aim to restore hemostatic balance into clinical practice as they become available?

3.

Based on current clinical trial data, which of the following strategies could you consider to reduce thrombosis risk with concizumab while maintaining efficacy?