A Long and Winding Road: The Changing Landscape of Post-Acute Sequalae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection

In an era where information on post-acute sequelae of SARS – CoV-2 infection (PASC) is evolving at a rapid pace, it is imperative for pharmacists to be well-prepared to navigate this complex terrain, both now and in the future. This comprehensive two-part talk, with dedicated time for questions, aims to empower pharmacists with the latest insights and strategies for managing patients with PASC effectively. The first part will review the dynamic nature of PASC information, focusing on how risk factors and terminology have evolved, the most recent epidemiology/prevalence, symptoms and complications, and diagnosis of PASC. The second part will discuss the pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic management of PASC and the pharmacist's role.

Moderator: Elizabeth F. Englin, Pharm.D., BCPS Clinical Associate Professor University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Pharmacy Springfield, Missouri   View Biography

Defining PASC: Who, What, Why and How 10:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Speaker: Salam Kabbani, Pharm.D. Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist The University of Kansas Health System - Olathe Hospital Olathe, KS   View Biography

Managing PASC: Medications, Alternatives and the Pharmacist's Role 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Speaker: David B. Cluck, Pharm.D., FCCP, FIDSA, BCIDP, BCPS, AAHIVP Professor of Pharmacy Practice East Tennessee State University - Gatton College of Pharmacy Department of Pharmacy Practice Johnson City, TN   View Biography