LEARNING TEST

Released18 February 2016     Expires: 18 February 2018      Programme: 1 CPD/CME credit

Sponsorship Statement: Supported by an educational grant from Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) and Pfizer. BMS and Pfizer had no role in the writing of the modules and had no editorial control over the content.
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Learning objectives

Upon completing this module, participants should be better able to:

  • Understand the role of Virchow’s triad
  • Discuss the coagulation cascade
  • Recognise key aspects of platelet function
  • Appreciate the consequences of loss of haemostasis
  • Appreciate the importance of antiplatelet drugs in treating arterial thrombosis
  • Explain the role of anticoagulants in treating venous thrombosis

Faculty

Dr Andrew Blann, Consultant Clinical Scientist, City Hospital, Birmingham

Accreditation

1 CPD/CME credit, 1.0 hour
BJC Learning has assigned one hour of CPD/CME credit to this module

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