Preventing and Treating Clots: Anticoagulation and Venous Thromboembolism

Selecting Anticoagulants for Acute VTE

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  • Overview

    This educational program is designed to equip healthcare professionals (HCPs) with the knowledge and skills necessary to accurately identify and manage patients at risk of developing blood clots, the treatment of venous thromboembolism (VTE), and the secondary prevention of VTE. The program aims to address the critical need for early screening, keep HCPs up-to-date with the latest advancements, and ensure personalized care in the management of anticoagulation therapy.

  • Target Audience

    This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of the interdisciplinary team, which includes cardiologist and internal medicine, as well as other healthcare providers involved in managing patients with Atrial Fibrillation and Venous Thromboembolism.

  • Learning Objectives

    After participating in this educational activity, participants should be better able to: 

    • Discuss appropriate diagnostic criteria and challenges faced in screening patients who may be at risk for blood clots due to either AF or VTE
    • Identify appropriate candidates for oral anticoagulation when AF or VTE is detected
    • Develop evidence-based, individualized treatment plans for patients with an indication for oral anticoagulation
  • Accreditation and Credit Designation Statements

    In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) and Total CME, LLC. GLC is jointly accredited by the American 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.

    This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.0 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

  • Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

    Disclosure Policy
    In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence, Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) requires that individuals in a position to control the content of an educational activity disclose all relevant financial relationships with any ineligible company. GLC mitigates all conflicts of interest to ensure independence, objectivity, balance, and scientific rigor in all educational programs. 

    The following faculty have disclosed:

    Manesh R. Patel, MD, chair for this educational event, receives research funds from AstraZeneca, Bayer, Janssen, Mytonomy, and Procyrion; and receives consulting fees from Bayer, Janssen, and Novartis.

    Geoffrey Barnes, MD, MSc, faculty for this educational event, receives research funds from Boston Scientific; and receives consulting fees from Pfizer, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Janssen, Bayer, AstraZeneca, Sanofi, Anthos, Abbott Vascular and Boston Scientific.

    Elaine M. Hylek, MD, MPH, faculty for this educational event, receives consulting fees from Abbott, Bayer, Medtronic for Research Executive Steering Committees. 

    Renato D. Lopes, MD, MHS, PhD, faculty for this educational event, receives research funds from Amgen, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Glaxo Smith Kline, Medtronic, Pfizer and Sanofi; and receives consulting fees from AstraZeneca, Bayer, Boehringer Ingelheim, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Novo Nordisk, , Daiichi Sankyo and Pfizer.

    Dennis I. Narcisse, MD, MS, faculty for this educational event, receives research funds from ACC Merck research fellowship award. 

  • Planners and Managers Disclosure List

    The following planners/reviewers/managers have disclosed:

    Vin Kalathiveetil, PharmD, planner for this educational event, has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

    William Mencia, MD, FACEHP, CHCP, reviewer for this educational event, has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

    Total CME, LLC., planners and managers have no relevant commercial relationships to disclose.

    All the relevant financial relationships for these individuals have been mitigated.

  • Disclaimer

    The views and opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of GLC and Total CME, LLC. This presentation is not intended to define an exclusive course of patient management; the participant should use their clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic skills in applying or adopting for professional use any of the information provided herein. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient's conditions and possible contraindications or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities. Links to other sites may be provided as additional sources of information. Once you elect to link to a site outside of MedEd On The Go you are subject to the terms and conditions of use, including copyright and licensing restriction, of that site.

    Reproduction Prohibited
    Reproduction of this material is not permitted without written permission from the copyright owner.

  • Provider(s)/Educational Partner(s)

    Jointly provided by Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) and Total CME, LLC.

  • Commercial Support

    This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from Pfizer Inc.

  • Instructions for Completion

    During the period 1/19/2024 through 1/19/2025, registered participants wishing to receive continuing education credit for this activity must follow these steps:
    1. Read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures.
    2. Answer a pre-program question.
    3. View the program.
    4. Complete the post-test with a score of 100%. 
    5. Complete activity evaluation.
    6. Apply for credit and either bank your credits or print your certificate.

    For Pharmacists: Upon successfully completing the post-test with a score of 100% and the activity evaluation form, transcript information will be sent to the NABP CPE Monitor Service. This may require you to add or update the e-profile ID/date of birth information saved in your account.

  • System Requirements

    • Supported Browsers (2 most recent versions):
      • Google Chrome for Windows, Mac OS, iOS, and Android
      • Apple Safari for Mac OS and iOS
      • Mozilla Firefox for Windows, Mac OS, iOS, and Android
      • Microsoft Edge for Windows
    • Recommended Internet Speed: 5Mbps+

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