Accreditation

Learning Objectives 

• Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
• Compare and contrast DOACs for efficacy and safety, while emphasizing the patient populations for whom they
• are best suited.
• Review evidence-based guidelines and best clinical approaches to thromboprophylaxis.
• Assess the cost-effectiveness of systemic anticoagulation versus LAA exclusion technologies for stroke prophylaxis.
• Review the role of oral anticoagulation in stroke prophylaxis.
• Describe systemic thromboembolization and the role of LAA in patients with atrial fibrillation.
• Express a working knowledge of the role(s) of LAA in specific patient subgroups (ie, OAC treatment-(in)eligible, prescription failure).
• Discuss treatment options for the management of postoperative pericardial inflammation. 
• Identify needle devices which can be utilized in specific patients to minimize complications associated with epicardial access.
• Review device types and techniques which may be employed to mitigate an incomplete LAA closure.

Target Audience 

This symposium is designed for physicians, advanced practice registered nurses, nurses and allied health professionals in the fields of electrophysiology, cardiology, family and internal medicine.

Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Academy for Continued Healthcare Learning (ACHL) and International Symposium on Left Atrial Appendage Foundation (ISLAA). ACHL is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation

The Academy for Continued Healthcare Learning designates this live activity for a maximum of 17.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 17273 for 17.0 contact hours.

Physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurses may participate in this educational activity and earn a certificate of completion as AAPA, AANP, and ANCC accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ through their reciprocity agreements.

Disclaimer

Guidelines require that learners in CME activities be made aware of all relevant financial relationships affecting the presentation of the faculty member. ACHL ensures that all faculty and staff involved in the planning, development, and implementation of ACHL activities disclose financial relationships held within 24 months and that relevant financial relationships are mitigated before a CME activity occurs. Complete information will be provided to learners prior to the start of the educational activity.