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Best practice management of acute coronary syndromes (ACS): highlights of the current guidelines for the management of ACS – Certificate of Completion
DURATION
PROFESSION
Physician
# OF CREDITS
4
ACCREDITATION
Certificate of Completion
EXPIRY DATE
2016-04-11
Learning objectives
After completing this module, participants will have an enhanced understanding of:
- The recommendations of international and Australian guidelines for the management of ACS, with particular emphasis on current positions regarding:
- Diagnostic tools
- Prognosis assessment
- Management strategies
- Emerging options in long-term dual antiplatelet therapy in the management of acute coronary syndromes (ACS)
- Why there is still a high mortality rate associated with myocardial infarction, despite percutaneous coronary intervention
- The challenges associated with acute and long-term treatment of ACS – particularly when and in what circumstances to stop antiplatelet therapy
Cost of course:
Free