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Critical Advances in the Management of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura

San Francisco Marriott
San Francisco, CA
December 5, 2008

Friday, Dec 5, 2008

6:00 pm Registration and Reception
6:30 pm Welcome and Introductions
Drew Provan
6:35 pm Presession Survey
6:40 pm Overview of the Pathophysiology of ITP: Historical Perspective and Latest Understanding
Drew Provan
7:05 pm Case Presentation 1: The Initial Management of a Patient With ITP
Morey Blinder
7:25 pm Clinical Debate: Splenectomy Should Be the Standard of Care for Patients Who Relapse on Steroids
PRO: Morey Blinder
CON: Keith R. McCrae
8:00 pm Case Presentation 2: Acute Intervention for a Patient With Chronic ITP
Mansoor Saleh
8:20 pm Case Presentation 3: Therapeutic Options for a Patient With Refractory ITP
Keith R. McCrae
8:40 pm Moderated Question-and-Answer Panel Discussion
Moderator: Drew Provan
8:55 pm Postsession Survey
9:00 pm Adjourn