Guest Speaker
John H. Newman, M.D.
Elsa S. Hanigan Professor of Pulmonary Medicine
Vice Chair of Medicine for Faculty Development
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee

OBJECTIVES:
Discuss the interaction of pressure, flow and resistance in the pulmonary circulation

Explain the stress on the right ventricle in pulmonary hypertension

Merge physiological information in the interpretation of patient data

ACCREDITATION: Meharry Medical College is accredited by the Accreditation Council for
Continuing Medical education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians.

CREDIT DESIGNATION: Meharry Medical College designates this live activity for a maximum 1.0 AMA
PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of
their participation in the activity.