Comprehensive Management of Portal Hypertension: From Risk Stratification to Advanced Care


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Add to Calendar Comprehensive Management of Portal Hypertension: From Risk Stratification to Advanced Care 5/2/2026 7:30:00 AM 5/2/2026 12:00:00 PM America/New_York For More Details: https://rutgers.cloud-cme.com/2026PortalHypertension Description: Portal hypertension is a major clinical consequence of chronic liver disease and cirrhosis, associated with substantial morbidity, mortality, and healthcare utilization. Complications such as variceal hemorrhage, refractory ascites, hepatic encephalopathy, hepatorenal syndrome, and spontaneous bacterial peritonitis account for frequent hospitalizations and remain leading causes of death in patients with cirrh... Eisenhower Conference Center false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Saturday, May 2, 2026, 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM, Eisenhower Conference Center, Livingston, NJ

Overview

Portal hypertension is a major clinical consequence of chronic liver disease and cirrhosis, associated with substantial morbidity, mortality, and healthcare utilization. Complications such as variceal hemorrhage, refractory ascites, hepatic encephalopathy, hepatorenal syndrome, and spontaneous bacterial peritonitis account for frequent hospitalizations and remain leading causes of death in patients with cirrhosis. Despite the availability of evidence-based guidelines from professional societies, significant variation persists in the recognition, risk stratification, and multidisciplinary management of portal hypertension across care settings and specialties.

Rapid advances in noninvasive diagnostics, medical therapy, endoscopic interventions, transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) techniques, and surgical options have changed the clinical landscape, creating meaningful educational gaps among healthcare providers involved in both early-stage disease identification and the management of acute, life-threatening complications.

This activity will address these gaps by delivering evidence-based and multidisciplinary education by emphasizing early diagnosis, prevention of decompensation, optimized acute management, and coordinated longitudinal care, aligning directly with current guideline recommendations and patient safety priorities.

Target Audience
This activity is designed for physicians and advanced practice providers involved in the care of patients with cirrhosis and portal hypertension, including specialists in hepatology, gastroenterology, interventional radiology, and transplant/hepatobiliary surgery. The program will also be of interest to clinicians in critical care, hospital medicine, emergency medicine, and anesthesiology who participate in the acute and peri-procedural management of portal hypertensive complications such as variceal bleeding, refractory ascites, and shunt or TIPS procedures.

Activity Directors

Abhishek Kumar, MD
Associate Professor
Division Chief of Vascular and Interventional Radiology
Department of Radiology
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Newark, NJ

Pratik A. Shukla, MD
Associate Professor
Co-Director of Quality Assurance
Director of Early Specialization in Interventional Radiology (ESIR) Pathway
Division of Interventional Radiology
Department of Radiology
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Newark, NJ


Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:


  1. Describe the current pathophysiologic mechanisms underlying portal hypertension and their implications for disease progression
  2. Apply noninvasive diagnostic tools and guideline-based algorithms to identify clinically significant portal hypertension
  3. Differentiate evidence-based medical and endoscopic management strategies for preventing and treating variceal and non-variceal complications.
  4. Evaluate indications, techniques, and outcomes associated with TIPS, complex shunt creation, and embolization procedures
  5. Integrate surgical and transplant considerations into longitudinal management plans for patients with advanced portal hypertension
  6. Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams to optimize acute and chronic care delivery for patients with portal hypertension

Registration

Physician

$69

Healthcare Professional

$59

Rutgers Health/RWJBarnabas Health/University Hospital (Newark)

$49

Resident/Fellow/Healthcare Student (with letter*)

Complimentary

*Registration must be accompanied by program director’s letter confirming resident/fellow/student status. Please upload your letter when registering or email to [email protected].

Registrants may be asked to furnish documentation confirming their employment status in order to be eligible for a reduced rate. If it is determined that a registrant does not meet the eligibility criteria, the registrant will be required to pay the necessary tuition fee.

Registration fee includes continental breakfast, refreshment breaks, continuing education credits and course material. Registration will be accepted through our secure online website until April 29, 2026.

Pre-registration is recommended. On-site registration will be accommodated on a space available basis.

Registration will not be confirmed until payment is received.  If payment is not received in time for the activity, Rutgers reserves the right to cancel the registration.

Once registered, you will receive an email confirmation.  As the activity date approaches, you will receive additional information to assist you with your plans to participate in this activity.

Cancellation/Refund
A full refund, less a $25 cancellation fee, will be granted if notice is received no later than May 1, 2026. Refunds will not be issued for any cancellation received after May 1, 2026 and cannot be given for no shows. To cancel, please contact Rutgers Center for Continuing and Outreach Education by email at [email protected].

For any other questions, concerns, or if you require special arrangements to attend this activity, please contact Rutgers Center for Continuing and Outreach Education by email at [email protected].

Rutgers reserves the right to modify program content, faculty and program activities. It also reserves the right to cancel the activity if necessary. If the activity is cancelled, liability is limited to the registration fee.


Accreditation and Credit Designation

Joint Accreditation Commendation Logo In support of improving patient care, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physicians: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Advanced Practice Nurses, Nurses and Physician Associates: AANP, ANCC and NCCPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME.

Method of Participation
In order to meet the learning objectives and receive continuing education credit, participants are expected to check in at the registration desk, attend the program and complete an online evaluation at the conclusion of activity. A CE certificate will be emailed to participants upon completion of the online evaluation.


Additional Information


Course Material
In an effort to provide the most complete materials to attendees and conserve resources, PDF versions of the lecture slides will be made available online to registered attendees. Additional information will be provided in future confirmation communication.


Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (2.75 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (2.75 hours)