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Perioperative Management of Anticoagulation

Released: Nov 2009

Expires: Nov 2011

Type: Online

Current estimates indicate that 2 to 3 million Americans take warfarin for prevention of thromboembolism from venous thromboembolism, atrial fibrillation, or prosthetic heart valves. Invasive procedures are performed in as many as 250 000 patients taking warfarin on annual basis in the United States. Antiplatelet agents such as aspirin and clopidogrel are taken by many more patients for prevention of myocardial infarction and stroke. Consequently, management of antithrombotic agents in the perioperative period is a common and vexing challenge for physicians. Because not all patients are at the same risk of thromboembolism and not all procedures are associated with the same risk of bleeding, it is important for hospitalists to know how to weigh these risks in their patients. The purpose of this module is to review risk factors for thromboembolism and bleeding associated with different thromboembolic disorders and invasive procedures.

Faculty:

Michael Streiff, M.D. | Michelle Thomas, PharmD |

CME Credits/Hours: 2.00
Cost: Free
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Managing Diabetes and Hyperglycemia in the Hospital

Released: Nov 2009

Expires: Nov 2011

Type: Online

Hospitalized patients with diabetes require specific medical management in order to minimize the risk of hyperglycemia. This requires hospitalists to have an understanding of methods for glycemic control in both the critically ill and noncritically ill patient. This module will evaluate the current scientific evidence regarding glycemic control and discuss which medications are best for controlling blood glucose levels in the hospital. In addition, a thorough discussion of how to determine the appropriate insulin dose and develop an insulin regimen for hospitalized patients is provided.

Faculty:

David Wesorick, MD |

CME Credits/Hours: 2.00
Cost: Free
System Requirements:
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Perioperative Cardiac Risk Management

Released: Jul 2008

Expires: Jul 2012

Type: Online

Perioperative cardiac complications are the most widely feared medical issues for the anesthesiologist, surgeon, and medical consultant as they approach a patient with the option of surgery. Yet, only recently have management strategies been addressed in high-quality studies. The following module explains the roles of medical and interventional treatments in lowering perioperative cardiac event rates. This module also discusses the typical presentation of coronary syndromes postoperatively and the management of antiplatelet and cardiac medications.

Faculty:

Peter Kallas, MD |

CME Credits/Hours: 2.00
Cost: Free
System Requirements:
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