Activity

Activity ID

2491

Expires

December 1, 2023

Format Type

Other

CME Credit

20

Fee

$0

CME Provider: American College of Physicians

Description of CME Course

Since more and more patients with AF are being treated within the primary care setting, this module will help more generalist clinicians to identify patients with AF and to initiate anticoagulation therapy.

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Commercial Support?
Yes

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Educational Objectives

Increase the comfort level of primary care physicians initiating anticoagulation
Consider anticoagulation sooner in patients who are found to have atrial fibrillation with at least one risk factor for stroke
Consider referral to cardiologist or electrophysiologist when it is clear that desired patient outcomes (rate, rhythm or symptom control) are not being met with prescribed therapy

Keywords

Atrial Fibrullation, Anticoagulant

Competencies

Medical Knowledge, Patient Care & Procedural Skills

CME Credit Type

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

Practice Setting

Academic Medicine, Outpatient, Rural, Urban

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