Anticoagulation Fads in VADs: Anticoagulation with Mechanical Circulatory Support

Newark, DE US
January 12, 2023

The purpose of this activity is to review the indications and anticoagulation strategies in patients who receive MCS/VADs. Despite recommendation from device manufactures, there is limited data regarding how to manage patients who cannot receive heparin or warfarin. There is new evidence regarding the use of alternative anticoagulation strategies including direct acting oral anticoagulants (DOACs) and non- antithrombotic-based strategies to avoid pump thrombosis. This presentation will address the current recommendations for anticoagulation as well as explore the new data regarding alternative strategies in patients with MCS/VADs.

Target Audience

Pharmacists

Pharmacy tech

Learning Objectives

Pharmacists learning objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, pharmacists should be able to:

  1. Review cardiac anatomy and hemodynamics
  2. Review the indications and contraindications for mechanical circulatory support
  3. Discuss current practices regarding anticoagulation in patients with mechanical circulatory support
  4. Evaluate the current literature regarding the optimal anticoagulation strategy in patients with MCS/VADs.

Pharmacy technician learning objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, pharmacy technicians should be able to:

  1. Identify the anticoagulants that are commonly used in patients with mechanical circulatory support
  2. Explain why patients with mechanical circulatory support require anticoagulation.

Additional Information

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacist
  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy Technician
  • 1.00 General CE – Attendance
Course opens: 
01/12/2023
Course expires: 
02/26/2023
Event starts: 
01/12/2023 - 1:00pm CST
Event ends: 
01/12/2023 - 2:00pm CST
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ChristianaCare
4755 Ogletown Stanton Rd
Newark, DE 19718
United States

Faculty

Ashling Cook, PharmD
PGY2 Critical Care
Pharmacy Resident
ChristianaCare

 

Planning committee

Laura Zizza, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist
ChristianaCare

Ashling Cook, PharmD
PGY2 Critical Care
Pharmacy Resident
ChristianaCare
 

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Vizient, Inc. and ChristianaCare. Vizient, Inc. 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.

 

Designation Statement(s):

PHARMACY

Vizient, Inc. designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 ACPE credit hours.

UAN JA0006103-9999-23-002-L01-P
UAN JA0006103-9999-23-002-L01-T
 

OTHER

Vizient, Inc. will award all other healthcare professionals who successfully complete the activity a Certificate of Participation indicating the maximum credits available. Various state license boards and credentialing bodies accept certificates of participation from accredited CE activities to meet CE requirements for license renewals and re-certification. It is the responsibility of the participant to contact their state licensing board and/or certifying body for verification on credit eligibility reciprocity.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacist
  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy Technician
  • 1.00 General CE – Attendance
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