Anticoagulation

Overview

4.6 out of 5 (194 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

5

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

1 Sep 2023

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

This activity reviews the general principles in anticoagulation therapy, with highlights on the different types, indications, and perioperative impact of anticoagulants. Hemostasis involves an interplay of clotting factors and the vessel wall. Abnormalities of the vessel wall and the clotting factors result in the conversion of soluble fibrinogen to insoluble fibrin leading to clot formation (coagulation). Different anticoagulant options exist, and providers make expert decisions on which anticoagulant to use based on the indication, patient preference, the efficacy of individual anticoagulants in specific clinical settings, and the general treatment guidelines. This activity reviews different anticoagulation therapies, their indications, contraindications, and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in improving care for patients requiring anticoagulation.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Review the principles of anticoagulation with a brief description of the clotting cascade.
  • Describe different anticoagulation therapies and their clinical indications.
  • Identify different modalities used in the reversal of anticoagulation.
  • Summarize the interprofessional strategies in improving care for patients requiring anticoagulation.

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overall good course and glad to be able to go back and review the content and references.

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In the "Prosthetic Heart Valve" section the author writes "Anticoagulation therapy is indicated in patients with a prosthetic heart valve" without differentiating between mechanical and tissue prostheses. Tissue/Bioprosthetic valves generally due not require long-term anticoagulation.

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The reading material should be offered before the questions.

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