FACULTY:
Ginnie Abarbanell, MD is head of Pediatric Cardiology at UT Health San Antonio and University Health.
OVERVIEW:
Join host Holly Wayment and Dr. Ginnie Abarbanell as they have a heart-to-heart conversation about congenital heart disease, the most common birth defect worldwide. Learn about the challenges of detecting heart defects prenatally. Discover the warning signs that pediatric practitioners should watch for and gain insights into the potential neurodevelopmental delays associated with early heart problems.
This episode also explores the intersecting worlds of heart health and child development, offering guidance on how to support the educational and developmental needs of children with significant heart defects. Additionally, Dr. Abarbanell shares personal insights on a healthy lifestyle and how she un-plugs, highlighting the importance of outdoor activities.
OVERALL LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
Increased awareness and education for pediatric providers
DISCLOSURE TO LEARNERS:
Ginnie Abarbanell, MD, has no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
The Pediatric Grand Rounds Planning Committee (Deepak Kamat, MD, PhD, Steven Seidner, MD, Daniel Ranch, MD and Elizabeth Hanson, MD) has no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
The UT Health Science Center San Antonio and Deepak Kamat, MD course director and content reviewer for the activity, have reviewed all financial disclosure information for all speakers, facilitators, and planning committee members; and determined and resolved all conflicts of interests.
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION STATEMENTS:
The UT Health Science Center San Antonio is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The UT Health Science Center San Antonio designates this live activity up to a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE:
Healthcare professionals will receive a certificate of attendance and are asked to consult with their licensing board for information on applicability and acceptance.
Credit may be obtained upon successful completion of the activity’s evaluation.
RELEASE DATE:
3/5/2025
EXPIRATION DATE:
8/31/2027