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ForwardPulse - Heart of the matter: Directing anticoagulation treatment for left ventricular thrombus
New medications and new guidelines are constantly being released. Pharmacists need a mechanism to keep up with these new medications and guidelines.
Directing anticoagulation treatment for left ventricular thrombus
Target Audience
Pharmacist
Learning Objectives
1. Identify events that increase risk for development of left ventricular thrombus (LVT)
2. Discuss different anticoagulation medications used for LVT prophylaxis and treatment
3. Recognize available evidence regarding the use of direct-acting oral anticoagulants (DOACs) versus vitamin K antagonist and how it applies to clinical practice
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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.
Directing anticoagulation treatment for left ventricular thrombus
Michelle Koverman, 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.