Unlocking Stroke Prevention in Patients with Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation
Webcast
Faculty
OVERVIEW
Unlocking Stroke Prevention in Patients with Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation is organized by University of North Texas (UNT) Health Science Center Continuing Education and will be held during Apr 10, 2017 - Apr 10, 2019.
The target audience for this medical event is physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses and pharmacists. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 1.20 CNE Contact hours.
Conference Description :
Non?valvular atrial fibrillation is a condition is experienced by millions of Americans. However, fewer than half of patients diagnosed with the condition are on anticoagulation therapy to reduce the risk of stroke, and many misuse or disuse their medication, with life?threatening consequences. Join a nationally acclaimed cardiologist, Dr. Paul Bhella, as he leads a panel discussion that seeks to unlock the complexities of stroke prevention through traditional and novel oral anticoagulants and non-pharmacologic alternatives.
Conference Objectives are :
• Highlight the increased risk of strokes in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation
• Outline the benefits, risks and important considerations when selecting traditional and novel oral anticoagulants
• Discuss non-pharmacologic alternatives for reducing the risk of stroke in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation
Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.