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ForwardLeft Atrial Appendage Closure
In this presentation, Jean Moubarak, MD provides an overview of the Left Atrial Appendage Closure procedure for patients with atrial fibrillation.
Target Audience
This course is intended for primary care physicians, hospitalists, general medicine internists, family practitioners, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and other allied health professionals.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Analyze stroke treatment options for patients among providers
- Identify everyday challenges of oral anticoagulation for patients
- Recognize gaps of care in treatment of atrial fibrillation with oral anticoagulants
Suggested Additional Reading:
- Gianni C, Horton RP, Della Rocca DG, Mohanty S, et al. Intracardiac echocardiography- vs transesophageal echocardiography-guided left atrial appendage occlusion with Watchman FLX. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2021 Aug 19. doi: 10.1111/jce.15220. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34411376.
- Darden D, Duong T, Du C, Munir MB, et al. Sex Differences in Procedural Outcomes Among Patients Undergoing Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion: Insights From the NCDR LAAO Registry. JAMA Cardiol. 2021 Aug 11:e213021. doi: 10.1001/jamacardio.2021.3021. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34379072; PMCID: PMC8358791.
- Simard T, Jung RG, Lehenbauer K, Piayda K, et al. Predictors of Device-Related Thrombus Following Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2021 Jul 27;78(4):297-313. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2021.04.098. PMID: 34294267.
Planning Committee Members:
- Michael Fallert, MD, FACC - Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
- Katie Scollon, PAC - Lead Cardiovascular Physician Assistant at UPMC Health Plan
- Lisa Henry, DNP - Clinical Project Director, UPMC Center for Aortic Valve Disease
Course Directors:
JEAN B. MOUBARAK, MD - Cardiac Electrophysiologist | Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
All individuals in a position to control the content of this education activity have disclosed all financial relationships with any companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
No members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships with any companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physician (CME)
The University of Pittsburgh designates enduring material activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit[s]™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing (CNE)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 0.5 contact hours.
Physician Assistant (AAPA)
The University of Pittsburgh has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 0.5 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Other Health Care Professionals
Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.
Disclaimer Statement:
The information presented at this activity represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.
Available Credit
- 0.50 AAPA Category I CME
- 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
- 0.50 ANCCUPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
- 0.50 Attendance
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