The role of dual antiplatelet therapy in the management of unstable angina and myocardial infarction in the post-discharge patient – Certificate of Completion

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Certificate of Completion

English

4 Credits

Course Description

Course Details

Expiry Date: 2018-03-09

Professions: Physician

Faculty

Accreditation

Learning Objective(s)

After completing this module, participants will have an enhanced understanding of:

  1. The safety and efficacy of dual antiplatelet therapy in the management and secondary prevention of acute coronary syndromes (myocardial infarction (MI) and unstable angina (UA)) in the context of overall guideline recommendations
  2. How to recognise sub-optimal antiplatelet therapy in patients with MI/unstable angina
  3. How to select from among the dual antiplatelet therapy options, and the evidence supporting duration of dual antiplatelet therapy
  4. When to liaise with a cardiologist regarding drug management of MI or unstable angina.