Program Sponsor:
CME-University

Program Type:
Online Webinar

Course Directors/Instructors:
Richard V. Aghababian, MD, FACEP
Deborah Diercks, MD, FACEP

Number of Credits:
1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

Registration Fee: Free

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Detailed Description:

An online program captured during the recent CME/CE Certified Breakfast Symposium held during the Twelfth Congress of Chest Pain Centers. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to describe how the updated ACC/AHA guidelines for the management of STEMI and NSTEMI differ from previous guidelines. Apply the updated ACC/AHA guidelines when treating patients presenting with NSTEMI and STEMI. Assess ways to dose antiplatelet and anticoagulant therapy to maximize efficacy and minimize bleeding risks for those undergoing PCI and for those undergoing fibrinolysis. Summarize the optimal dose and duration of antiplatelet therapy for patients undergoing PCI.

*To receive continuing education credit you MUST complete the pre program survey, review the online program and complete the online post examination and program evaluation form.This activity is intended for emergency physicians, nurses and nurse practitioners, cardiologists, hospitalists, physician assistants and other specialists who care for patients presenting in emergency settings with acute coronary syndromes (ACS).

Target Audience:

This activity is intended for emergency physicians, nurses and nurse practitioners, cardiologists, hospitalists, physician assistants and other specialists who care for patients presenting in emergency settings with acute coronary syndromes (ACS).