Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Devices

Heart and Vascular Center Online Continuing Medical Education Activities


July 7th, 2022 - February 14th, 2023
1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit Hours

Description

Atrial fibrillation is common in elderly patients and is responsible for approximately a quarter of ischemic strokes many of which are cardioembolic and originate from the left atrial appendage. Oral anticoagulation most likely reduces thrombus formation in the left atrial appendage and has proven efficacy and safety in preventing ischemic stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation. However, oral anticoagulation is limited by nonadherence to prescribed medications, drug discontinuation, under dosing, and, for patients treated with vitamin K antagonists, poor control of the international normalized ratio.  This CME activity will address professional challenges by reviewing the clinical data for left atrial appendage occlusion device therapy; discussing patient selection criteria; discussing the  history of device development; and will conclude discussing post implant anticoagulation therapy and current and upcoming clinical trials.

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Dates and Times

End Date: 2/14/2023

Objectives

After completing this continuing medical education activity viewers will be able to 

1. Identify patient selection criteria;

2. Identify post left atrial appendage occlusion device implant oral anticoagulation treatment and TEE follow up;

3. Discuss current and upcoming clinical trials;

4. Review new device technologies.

Speakers

  • Dr. Mahmoud Houmsse, MD
    • Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Devices

Accreditation Statement

The Ohio State University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME®) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement

The Ohio State University designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Need help with this Enduring Material?

Please contact the Enduring Material coordinator listed below:

Ellen Yokoyama
Department: Heart and Vascular Center
Phone: (614) 293-7161
Email: Ellen.Yokoyama@osumc.edu