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ForwardPulse- The colchicine conundrum: Low-dose colchicine as adjunctive therapy for secondary prevention of cardiovascular events in patient_enduring
New medications and new guidelines are constantly being released. Pharmacists need a mechanism to keep up with these new medications and guidelines.
Low-dose colchicine has shown benefit in reducing cardiovascular events in patients with a history of coronary artery diseases as an adjunctive anti-inflammatory agent. However, debate exists on optimal timing of initiation, dosing frequency, and target patient population. This presentation will provide a comprehensive review of the literature surrounding colchicine use and aid decision-making in clinical practice.
Target Audience
Pharmacist
Learning Objectives
• Describe guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) for patients with coronary artery disease (CAD)
• Explain the current literature evaluating the use of low-dose colchicine as an adjunct therapy for secondary prevention of cardiovascular events
• Discuss the advantages and limitations of low-dose colchicine for secondary prevention of cardiovascular events
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New medications and new guidelines are constantly being released. Pharmacists need a mechanism to keep up with these new medications and guidelines.
Low-dose colchicine has shown benefit in reducing cardiovascular events in patients with a history of coronary artery diseases as an adjunctive anti-inflammatory agent. However, debate exists on optimal timing of initiation, dosing frequency, and target patient population. This presentation will provide a comprehensive review of the literature surrounding colchicine use and aid decision-making in clinical practice.
Edward Chao, PharmD
Yingsi "Vincy" Fang, PharmD
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.
Pharmacy (CPE)
This knowledge-based activity provides 1.0 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education credit.
Available Credit
- 1.00 ACPE PharmacyThe UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a Provider of continuing pharmacy education.