EM1601D "Refractory Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease – Evaluation and Management" (IM GR-011516)

This presentation reviews the clinical features, evaluation and management of refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD is very common in the United States, affecting 20% of the population. A significant portion of these patients have an incomplete response to standard GERD treatment, with persistent symptoms of heartburn and regurgitation. This presentation reviews the pathophysiology, evaluation, and management of refractory GERD.

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Target Audience

UT Southwestern faculty, fellows, residents and medical students, community physicians, nurse clinicians, physician assistants and nurses.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

  • Understand the pathophysiology of GERD and the factors contributing to refractory GERD.
  • Describe the options for evaluation of refractory GERD.
  • Understand the options for management of refractory GERD.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA
Course opens: 
01/20/2016
Course expires: 
02/19/2016
Cost:
$0.00
Part of: 
Internal Medicine Online Grand Rounds (2016)

Photo: Kerry Dunbar, M.D., Ph.D.Kerry Dunbar, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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