Obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) is often overlooked, yet its impact on cardiopulmonary health can be life-threatening. Join the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and the American Academy of Cardiovascular Sleep Medicine (AACSM) for the final webinar in this three-part collaborative series, featuring internationally recognized expert Dr. Babak Mokhlesi as he explores the latest evidence shaping the diagnosis and management of OHS. Drawing on lessons from the landmark Pickwick studies, you’ll gain practical insights into evolving OHS phenotypes, pulmonary hypertension, and patient-centered treatment strategies—helping you recognize OHS earlier, optimize PAP therapy, and improve patient outcomes across the continuum of care.

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Continuing Medical Education

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the American Academy of Cardiovascular Sleep Medicine. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physician

AASM designates this live activity Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome: Lessons Learned from the Pickwick Papers for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Continuing Education Credit (CECS) For Sleep Technologists

This activity has been approved by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine AASM Committees Present – OSA 2.0: Rethinking Severity for Real-World Care for a maximum of 1.0 CECs for Sleep Technologists

Individuals should only claim those credits earned as a result of this activity.

Faculty and Planner Disclosures

Disclosure Statement of Need

The need for this activity has been determined based on identifying professional practice gaps, as well as review of previous course evaluations and member surveys. The educational content was developed based on current issues and topic trends provided by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) leadership and membership.

Disclosure Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the American Academy of Cardiovascular Sleep Medicine. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. As an accredited provider, the AASM must ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its sponsored educational activities. Prior to the activity, all speakers must disclose to their audience that the individual has no relevant financial relationship(s) with an ineligible company OR has any relevant financial relationships with an ineligible company.

The ACCME Standards for Commercial Support require accredited CME providers to resolve all identified potential conflicts of interest with any individual in a position to influence and/or control the content of CME activities prior to the education activity being delivered to learners.

Resolution of Conflicts of Interest (COI)

AASM has implemented mechanisms to identify and mitigate conflicts of interest for all individuals in a position to control content, prior to the planning and implementation of these CME activities. Course Chair(s) reviewed the COI declarations and are satisfied that no commercial bias exists. All conflict-of-interest disclosures are provided to participants prior to start of the activity.

Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome: Lessons Learned from the Pickwick Papers Planners:

• Kristin Cuzzone has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
• Alyssa Ebersole has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
• Snigdha Pusalavidyasagar, MBBS, MD has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
• Lee A. Surkin, MD, FACC, FCCP, FASNC, FAASM disclosed a financial relationships with VirtuOx (contractor)*

Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome: Lessons Learned from the Pickwick Papers Speakers:

• Reena Mehra, MD, MS disclosed a financial relationship with Amgen (consultant), Apnimed (consultant), and Eli Lilly and Company (consultant).
• Babak Mokhlesi, MD, FAASM has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

*The relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.