Primary Care Management of Myocarditis and Pericarditis After mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines

Date
28 Sep 2021
06:30 PM - 07:30 PM

Cost
Free

Available to
General Practitioners

Continuing Professional Development

2 RACGP CPD Activity points available

Webinar

This event will provide GPs with guidance on the identification and management of myocarditis and pericarditis following mRNA vaccination.

Myocarditis (inflammation of cardiac muscle) and/or pericarditis (inflammation of pericardium) following mRNA COVID-19 vaccines is predominantly seen in younger males including adolescents up to 2 weeks following vaccination.

Learning outcomes:

By the end of this session, you will be able to:

  • Identification and assessment of myocarditis and pericarditis following mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination
  • Understanding management and referral guidelines


SPEAKERS

Dr. Scott Parsons - GP Clinical Editor, HealthPathways Melbourne.

A/Prof. Nigel Crawford - Director SAFEVIC, Chair, ATAGI.

Dr. Bryn Jones - Deputy Director of Cardiology - Royal Children’s Hospital.


GPs in the Eastern Melbourne PHN and North Western Melbourne PHN can access the Myocarditis and Pericarditis After mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines pathway on HealthPathways Melbourne. E-mail the team on info@healthpathwaysmelbourne.org.au to retrieve your automatic login.


Event Flyer