Posted: 28/5/2019
This educational activity is intended for an international audience of non-US cardiologists, primary care physicians, and
pulmonologists.
Upon completion of this activity, participants will:
- Have increased knowledge regarding the
- Use of antithrombotic therapy for patients with NVAF and concomitant coronary artery disease
- The efficacy, safety, and cost-benefit of DOACs for the management of patients with NVAF
- Have greater competence related to
- The selection of DOACs for the management of patients with NVAF considering patient- and disease-related factors
Contents of This Activity
All sections of this activity are required for credit.
Antithrombotic Management in Patients With NVAF: What Is the Clinical Landscape?
Dr Granger introduces the program and discusses antithrombotic management in NVAF.
Christopher B. Granger, MD
Antithrombotic Strategies for the Management of Patients With NVAF and CHD
Dr Lip reviews the complexity of antithrombotic treatment in patients with NVAF and CHD.
Gregory Y.H. Lip, MD
DOACs in Patients With NVAF Undergoing PCI: Efficacy and Safety
Dr Mehran outlines DOAC use in patients with AF and undergoing PCI.
Roxana Mehran, MD
Apixaban in Patients With AF and ACS and/or PCI: Results of the AUGUSTUS Trial
Dr Lopes presents AUGUSTUS trial results and Dr Granger concludes the program.
Renato D. Lopes, MD; Christopher B. Granger, MD