Activity ID
9753Expires
August 2, 2025Format Type
EnduringCME Credit
0.75Fee
$113CME Provider: Louisiana Medical Mutual Insurance Company (LAMMICO)
Description of CME Course
According to the CDC, atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common type of heart arrhythmia. It is estimated that 3 – 6 million people in the US have AF and this number is expected to increase. The most common consequence of AF is thromboembolism (TE) leading to stroke. To prevent stroke in patients with AF, anticoagulation therapy is recommended but there are now many choices. Part 1 of this 2-part series discusses the risk of stroke due to AF and the 3 classes of anticoagulants available to prevent thromboembolism.
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Educational Objectives
Summarize the mechanisms and properties of warfarin and NOACs. Compare the effectiveness of NOACs to each other and to warfarin in order to make an optimal prescribing decision for each individual patient. Communicate with patients about the potential complications associated with anticoagulants, the need for dosing compliance, and the importance of close follow-up.
Keywords
Anticoagulation, NOACs, atrial fibrillation
Competencies
Medical Knowledge, Patient Care & Procedural Skills, Practice-based Learning & Improvement
CME Credit Type
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
