CE: Dual Antiplatelet Therapy: How Important is it?

Sponsored by Sanofi-Aventis and Bristol-Meyers Squibb

Presented by Dr. William Semchuk, MSc., PharmD, FCSHP

Manager, Clinical Pharmacy Services

Regina, Saskatchewan

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Registration and buffet dinner: 6:00-7:00 pm

Presentation and questions: 7:00-8:30 pm

Sandman Hotel Calgary City Centre

888 - 7th Avenue SW

Agenda:

• review the clinical features and outcomes of atherthrombosis
  
• discuss a case of acute MI and practical issues surrounding the use of dual antiplatelet therapy
  
• discuss the literature that supports the new guidelines of medical and invasive management of patients
  
• discuss strategies to improve patient adherence to dual antiplatelet therapies
  

RSVP ASAP (space is limited) to Bruce Demish 1-800-589-3383, ext. 6535, or Bob Savels 1-800-589-3383, ext. 4865

Approved for 1.0 CEU