The Symposium on Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation: Advancements in LAA Oral Anticoagulation Therapy and LAA Closure
May 7, 2019

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Physician

In support of improving patient care, Ciné-Med is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Ciné-Med, Inc. designates this educational activity for a maximum of 9 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Other healthcare professionals participating in this activity will receive completion certificates verifying that the activity was designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

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This activity is approved for 9 contact hours for nurses.

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Tuesday, May 7
	Morning Session: 8:00 - 12:00 p.m.
	Afternoon Session: 12:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Learning Objectives
	Identify how to use and reverse NOACs
	Discuss the role of the Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) in AF-related strokes
	Evaluate novel oral anticoagulation and advancements in Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) for stroke prophylaxis in AF
	Review strategies for balancing stroke vs bleeding in clinical practice
	Examine randomized clinical trial and registry data
	Review appropriate NOACC and LAAC patient selection criteria
	Assess the cost-effectiveness, efficacy and safety of LAAC therapy
	Evaluate optimal LAAC clinical decision-making strategies and procedural approaches
	Examine catheter ablation with LAAC, including patient selection, clinical work ow and outcomes
	Assess clinical outcomes and practical aspects of LACC

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	Reinforced my current practice/treatment habits
	Will improve my practice/patient outcomes
	Enhanced my current knowledge base
	Provided new ideas or information that I expect to use
	Information gained from this conference will result in making a change in my practice
	Future activities on this subject matter are important to my practice
	Addressed a professional practice gap
	Was free of commercial bias/influence

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The Symposium on Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation: Advancements in LAA Oral Anticoagulation Therapy and LAA ClosureMay 7, 2019

Physician

Non-Physician

Nurse

The Symposium on Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation: Advancements in LAA Oral Anticoagulation Therapy and LAA Closure
May 7, 2019