Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency: Advancing Early Recognition and Optimizing Patient Care
Join us on Wednesday, May 20th, for an Inspired Breathing Webinar.
Dr. Gokul Vidyasankar will present an educational overview of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, highlighting its relevance in clinical practice and the importance of early recognition.
Objectives:
- The session will review general principles of diagnosis and assessment
- Outline current approaches to disease management and prevention
- Emphasize the role of coordinated, patient-centred care in supporting long term health outcomes.
About our presenter:
Dr. Gokul Vidyasankar, MD, FRCPC, is currently the Division Head of Respirology, NLHS (Eastern Zones), Medical Director, and a Community-Based Respiratory Care Associate Professor, Memorial University. He provides care for patients with a wide range of chronic respiratory conditions and is actively involved in medical education. Dr. Vidyasankar is committed to evidence-based, patient-centred care, with a particular interest in improving the recognition and management of under-diagnosed lung diseases through multidisciplinary approaches.
This webinar is supported through a Lung Saskatchewan and Takeda partnership.