Program #864 • Available September 30, 2007
Certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ through September 30, 2010

Applying the ACC/AHA 2007 Guidelines for UA/NSTEMI in Clinical Practice

 

Program Description

The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) recently released updated guidelines for the management of patients with unstable angina and non–ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (UA/NSTEMI). The new guidelines provide physicians with up-to-date, detailed information on initial diagnostic tests and treatment options that can provide the best possible outcomes for patients with these acute coronary syndromes (ACS). The 2007 update also includes a number of important changes regarding long-term management after discharge for ACS to prevent secondary events. Dr. Cannon reviews the new guidelines, highlighting the major changes from the previous 2002 guidelines based on evidence from recent clinical trials, and discusses how the new guidelines can be applied to critical pathways and implementation tools currently used in clinical practice for the acute and long-term management of patients with UA/NSTEMI.

(60 minutes)

Credit Information

Up to 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

This activity is designed for primary care physicians and other interested healthcare professionals.

Learning Objectives

After taking part in this CME activity, participants should be able to:

• Determine the likelihood of ACS in a patient and assess that patient’s risk of subsequent complications
• Apply updated ACC/AHA guidelines and results from recent clinical trials to the acute management of UA/NSTEMI
• Implement ACC/AHA recommendations for long-term management after discharge for ACS to prevent secondary events

CME Credit Designations

ACCME The Network for Continuing Medical Education (NCME) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA NCME designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAFP This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 1 Prescribed credit by the American Academy of Family Physicians. AAFP accreditation begins August 23, 2007. Term of approval is for one year from this date, with option for yearly renewal.

AOA This activity is eligible for up to 1 hour of credit in Category 2-A of the American Osteopathic Association.