CME Symposium - The Dynamics of Contemporary Oral Antiplatelet Therapy for Acute Coronary Syndromes

LAS VEGAS - Sept. 25, 2013 - PRLog -- This live breakfast symposium will take place at the AOA OMED 2013 Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada. The following topics based on the educational needs of osteopathic physicians will be addressed: 1) fundamental similarities and differences in pharmacologic profiles (pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacogenetics) of oral antiplatelet drugs, 2) clopidogrel resistance and need for alternative antithrombotic strategies for managing acute coronary syndromes (ACS), 3) clinical trial evidence of efficacy and safety with traditional and newer oral antiplatelet therapies, 4) guideline recommendations on dual oral antiplatelet therapy (DAPT), and 5) best practice in secondary prevention.

The symposium format will consist of evidence-based presentations, interactive case presentation with utilization of an audience response system (ARS), panel discussion, and question-and-answer session.

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Register online at: http://www.symposiareg.com/21310
Walk-Ins are welcome*

Registration and Breakfast: 6:00 AM - 6:30 AM
Symposium: 6:30 AM - 7:45 AM

South Seas Ballroom - Sections C,D,F,I,J
Mandalay bay Resort Convention Center
3950 Las Vegas Boulevard
Las Vegas, Nevada

Chair
Robert Chilton, DO
Professor of Medicine
University of Texas Helath Science Center San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas

Faculty
Jeffrey Anderson, MD
Professor of Internal Medicine
University of Utah School of Medicine
Salt Lake City, UT

James de Lemos, MD
Professor of Medicine
University of Texas Southwester Medical School
Dallas, Texas

Click Here to Register (http://www.symposiareg.com/21310)

The American Osteopathic Association designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AOA Category 1A credit. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate wth the extent of their participation.

Supported by an educational grant from AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, LP.

Pre-registration is for planning purposes only.
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