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Cardiology
A Panel Discussion. Case Studies in Anticoagulants: The role of DOACs in managing AF in patients with complex comorbidities
Tune in to this comprehensive discussion between Professor Andrew Sindone, Dr Maria Dellamalva and Professor Charles Denaro. This educational program aims to help physicians better understand the role of DOAC in managing AF for patients with complex comorbidities. The education is framed around 2 case studies, which the panellists discuss.
DURATION
30 min
PROFESSION
Specialist
# OF CREDITS
0
ACCREDITATION
Unaccredited
EXPIRY DATE
2022-11-26
Tune in to this comprehensive discussion between Professor Andrew Sindone, Dr Maria Dellamalva and Professor Charles Denaro.
This educational program aims to help physicians better understand the role of DOAC in managing AF for patients with complex comorbidities. The education is framed around 2 case studies, which the panellists discuss.
Faculty
Professor Andrew Sindone, B.Med (Hons), MD (UNSW), FRACP, FCSANZ, FNHFA
Director Heart Failure Unit and
Department of Cardiac Rehabilitation Concord Hospital and
Head of Department of Cardiology, Ryde Hospital
A/Prof Charles Denaro, MBBS (1st Class hons), FRACP, MD (Research) PSM
Director, Department of Internal Medicine & Aged Care
Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital
Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Queensland
Dr Maria Dellamalva, MBBS FRACP
Royal Adelaide Hospital and Memorial Medical Centre and Senior Clinical Lecturer University of Adelaide
Learning objectives
On completion of this program, clinicians will be better able to:
- Manage complex, elderly patients with NVAF and multiple co-morbidities and polypharmacy, in accordance with current clinical guidelines
- Prescribe DOACs appropriately for patients with NVAF, including drug selection and dose adjustment in accordance with patient factors such as age, weight, renal function and bleeding risk.