Overview
The diagnosis of acute porphyric syndromes should be considered in many patients with otherwise unexplained intense abdominal pain, severe constipation, systemic arterial hypertension, or other characteristic symptoms that can be seen in the emergency department setting. Intensely painful attacks can be life-threatening if incorrectly diagnosed, representing a significant HCP knowledge and practice gap. Intravenous hemin therapy is the treatment of choice for all but mild attacks of the acute porphyrias and should be started as soon as possible. To close these practice gaps, our AHP expert will discuss treatment strategies and provide recommendations using real patient cases seen in the ED setting.
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Goals and Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
- Discuss the clinical manifestations of AHP to prompt an earlier diagnosis
- Recognize signs and symptoms of AHP in the ED setting: neurovisceral and other acute symptoms
- Using sample patient cases, employ strategies to manage attacks in the ED setting
Faculty
Akshata Moghe, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine
Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition
University of Texas Health Science Center
Houston, TX
Course Details
FREECME2026-02-23
Accreditations
This course is being provided by a Relias LLC strategic partner. Consumption of this course will take place on the partners site and courses provided in this manner are not accredited by Relias LLC.