ACS management module 2: dual antiplatelet therapy

Released 19 September 2017     Expires: 19 September 2019      Programme: ACS management 0.5 CPD/CME credits

Sponsorship Statement: AstraZeneca provided an arms-length grant to fund production of the supplement, on which this learning programme is based. AstraZeneca had no editorial input into the content other than a review for technical accuracy.

Designed to give healthcare professionals an understanding of dual antiplatelet therapy in the post-acute coronary syndrome patient, the different antiplatelet agents available and the optimal duration of therapy, with reference to balancing the risks of ischaemic and bleeding events in practice.

Learning objectives

Upon completing this module, participants should have a better understanding of:

  • the mechanisms of thrombus formation in the coronary artery
  • use of dual antiplatelet therapy with clopidogrel, prasugrel and ticagrelor in post-acute coronary syndrome management
  • use of dual antiplatelet therapy beyond one year
  • use of shorter antiplatelet therapy (three to six months)
  • use of ticagrelor-based prolonged dual antiplatelet therapy in selected high risk in patients with myocardial infarction and other high-risk features

Faculty

Dr Wael Sumaya, BHF Clinical Research Training Fellow, University of Sheffield
Professor Robert F Storey, Professor of Cardiology, University of Sheffield; Academic Director, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Director, Cardiovascular Research Unit, Northern General Hospital, Sheffield

With thanks to Dr Kevin Cheng, Core Medical Trainee, London, for assistance on the self-assessment aspect of the programme

Accreditation

0.5 CPD/CME credit, 0.5 hours
BJC Learning has assigned half an hour of CPD/CME credit to this module

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