Cardiovascular Disease: Acute Coronary Syndrome

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Differentiate the treatment options, goals and long term management for angina and myocardial infarctions.

Credit CPE:1.0

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Description

This interactive course requires a computer and internet connection. There is no audio available. For other software/hardware requirements, please click here.

2016 Update Content Expert

Craig J. Beavers, PharmD, FAHA, AACC, BCSP (AQ CV), CACP
Clinical Pharmacist, Cardiology
University of Kentucky Healthcare-Chandler Medical Center

Legacy Contributors:

Michael A. Militello, PharmD, BCPS*
Clinical Cardiology Specialist & Clinical Manager
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation

Teresa H. Seo, PharmD, BCPS, FASHP*
Assistant Director of Clinical Services & Senior Clinical Manager
Cardinal Health Pharmacy Management Hospital of Saint Raphael

C. Michael White, PharmD*
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy & Co-Director
Arrhythmia & Cardiovascular Pharmacology Research, Hartford Hospital

Kelechi C. Ogbonna, PharmD
Assistant Clinical Professor Department of Pharmacotherapy and Outcomes Science
Virginia Commonwealth University

Sean M. Jeffery, PharmD, CGP, FASCP
Associate Clinical Professor
University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy

* indicates original author

Disclosures:

Craig J. Beavers has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Michael A. Militello has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Teresa H. Seo has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Kelechi C. Ogbonna has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Sean M. Jeffery has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this knowledge-based activity, the participant will be able to:

Define acute coronary syndrome.
Discuss the epidemiology of acute coronary syndrome.
Describe the underlying pathophysiology of acute coronary syndrome.
List differences between unstable angina, non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction, and ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction.
Discuss treatment strategies for unstable angina and non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction.
Describe treatment strategies for acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (MI).
Discuss approach to the long-term management of the post-MI patient.

Continuing Pharmacy Education:

The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
UAN: 0203-0000-16-050-H01-P
Credits: 1.0 Contact Hours
Expiration: July 1, 2019 at 11:59 pm ET

How to Earn Credit:

Download the PDF, review the interactive activity, complete the post-test and proceed to the evaluation for CPE Credit.

Post-Test:You have 3 attempts to achieve a 70% or higher on the post-test

CPE Credit:You must complete the evaluation to receive credit. ASCP reports CPE attainment to ACPE and NABP via the CPE Monitor system. The course should be posted within 24-48 hours of evaluation completion. It is the responsibility of the participant to provide their correct date of birth (MMDD format) and NABP e-Profile ID on their member or guest profile on the ASCP Website.

**Each user has 365 days of access from the date of purchase.**

This activity is not approved for Florida consultant pharmacist recertification credit.