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CardSAP 2024 Book 2 Arrhythmias and Thrombosis


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The management of arrhythmias can be complex and often involves the use of multiple high-risk agents including antiarrhythmics and anticoagulation. As such, it is critical for clinicians to be up to date on issues regarding the assessment and management of atrial and ventricular arrhythmias. The need for anticoagulation creates an opportunity for the advancement of clinical pharmacy practice as well. Arrhythmias and Thrombosis, the latest release in ACCP's Cardiology Self-Assessment Program (CardSAP), provides evidence-based updates for pharmacists managing arrhythmia related disorders and opportunities for pharmacist involvement in areas of cardiovascular care.

Faculty Panel Chair Kristen Bova Campbell, Pharm.D., BCPS (AQ-Cardiology), CPP, FACC
Campbell

The target audience for Arrhythmias and Thrombosis is board-certified cardiology pharmacy specialists caring for patients with cardiovascular diseases being treated across all care areas. Arrhythmias and Thrombosis has five modules offering a total of 21.5 available continuing pharmacy education (CPE) credits. The book was developed under the leadership of Faculty Panel Chair Kristen Bova Campbell, Pharm.D., BCPS (AQ-Cardiology), CPP, FACC.

Chapters in the first module provide an overview of ECG interpretation as well as the positive effect of pharmacist involvement in atrial fibrillation clinics. The second module focuses on ventricular tachycardia and the role of antiarrhythmics versus ablation in the management of atrial fibrillation. The third module examines the growing evidence for wearable devices for detection of atrial fibrillation as well as risk factor modification and lifestyle modifications for atrial fibrillation. The fourth module details antithrombotic therapy for patients with valvular heart disease. And the final module comprises two features: a case series on left ventricular thrombus; and a recorded webcast focusing on the management of supraventricular tachycardia.

Each CardSAP release has continuing education activities that cover the most recent published data (past 3–5 years) on a specific therapeutic area or patient-care problem. This content is provided as a full-color electronic book (interactive PDF) with high-level updates designed, as appropriate to the topic, in three formats:

  • Traditional review-style chapters
  • Case series (major sections of learning content bookended by a sample case and its explained answer)
  • Recorded webcast (PowerPoint presentation; includes PDF of the transcribed narrative)

CardSAP chapters and features are fully referenced, with clickable hyperlinks to literature compilers such as PubMed. Other links provide ready access to clinical practice guidelines, official recommendations, and patient assessment tools. Graphics focus on pivotal studies, patient care scenarios, and take-home points that can be readily integrated into clinical practice. Included with every purchase is an e-media version you can view on an e-reader, tablet, and iOS or Android smart phone. 

Release Date: November 15, 2024
BCCP Deadline: November 14, 2025
ACPE Deadline: November 15, 2027

ISBN: 978-1-964074-11-5
Publication Year: 2024
Format: PDF and ePub
Number of Pages: 215

Contents

CardSAP 2024 Book 2: Arrhythmias and Thrombosis​ I

Chapter: ECG Interpretation of QT Prolongation
Case Series: Atrial Fibrillation Clinics   

CardSAP 2024 Book 2: Arrhythmias and Thrombosis​ II

Chapter: Ventricular Tachycardia
Chapter: Antiarrhythmic Medications vs. Ablation 

CardSAP 2024 Book 2: Arrhythmias and Thrombosis​ III

Chapter: Cardiac Wearables and Self-Monitoring Devices 
Chapter: Risk Modification for Atrial Fibrillation

CardSAP 2024 Book 2: Arrhythmias and Thrombosis​ IV

Chapter: Antithrombotic Therapy for Valvular Heart Disease 

CardSAP 2024 Book 2: Arrhythmias and Thrombosis​ V

Case Series: Left Ventricular Thrombus
Recorded Webcast: Management of Supraventricular Tachycardias

CPE Credit

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Target Audience: The target audience for CardSAP 2024 Book 2 (Arrhythmias and Thrombosis) is board-certified cardiology pharmacy specialists caring for patients with cardiovascular diseases being treated across all care areas.

Contents

CardSAP 2024 Book 2: Arrhythmias and Thrombosis​ I

Activity Number: 0217-9999-24-225-H01-P
Contact Hour(s): 4.50
Activity Type: Application Based
Learning Objectives

Chapter: ECG Interpretation of QT Prolongation  

  1. Justify the pharmacist’s role in interpreting ECGs.
  2. Evaluate and interpret normal and abnormal waveforms and intervals on an ECG.
  3. Measure and calculate the QT/corrected QT (QTc) interval using a 12-lead ECG.
  4. Given a patient case and 12-lead ECG, analyze factors that influence the accuracy and reliability of the heart rate QTc.
  5. Given a patient case, analyze risk factors for QT prolongation.
  6. Given a patient case, provide recommendations for the management of QT prolongation. 

 

Case Series: Atrial Fibrillation Clinics

  1. Justify the role of the pharmacist in the multidisciplinary team-based care for patients with atrial fibrillation.
  2. Apply optimization of antiarrhythmic medication therapy management based on patientspecific factors.
  3. Apply optimization of anticoagulant medication therapy management based on patientspecific factors.
  4. Apply comprehensive medication management strategies to provide individualized care of patients with atrial fibrillation. 

CardSAP 2024 Book 2: Arrhythmias and Thrombosis​ II

Activity Number: 0217-9999-24-226-H01-P
Contact Hour(s): 4.00
Activity Type: Application Based
Learning Objectives

Chapter: Ventricular Tachycardia

  1. Identify the mechanism and type of ventricular tachycardias (VTs).
  2. Recommend treatment options for the acute management of ventricular tachycardia.
  3. Evaluate treatment options for the long-term management of ventricular tachycardia.
  4. Distinguish the characteristics of select rare VT conditions and commonly used medical therapy. 

Chapter: Antiarrhythmic Medications vs. Ablation

  1. Distinguish patients who are ideal candidates for early rhythm control.
  2. Evaluate the risks and benefits of strategies to maintain normal sinus rhythm in patients with atrial fibrillation.
  3. Develop a treatment plan for a patient who has undergone surgical or catheter ablation. 

CardSAP 2024 Book 2: Arrhythmias and Thrombosis​ III

Activity Number: 0217-9999-24-227-H01-P
Contact Hour(s): 3.50
Activity Type: Application Based
Learning Objectives

Chapter: Cardiac Wearables and Self-Monitoring Devices

  1. Identify available cardiac devices and sensors and the roles they play in preventing and/or managing cardiovascular disease states.
  2. Evaluate clinical outcomes and treatment implications of cardiac wearables when screening for or managing preexisting atrial fibrillation.
  3. Distinguish benefits and challenges with direct-to-consumer cardiac wearables.
  4. Justify the role of home international normalized ratio monitoring for patients on chronic warfarin therapy.  

Chapter: Risk Modification for Atrial Fibrillation

  1. Distinguish the differences between the lifestyle and risk factor modification (LRFM) recommendations of the previous and current atrial fibrillation (AF) guidelines.
  2. Assess the risk for developing AF based on current modifiable and nonmodifiable risk factors.
  3. Detect the presence of AF based on clinical evaluation and available screening tools.
  4. Design an appropriate LRFM care plan when treating patients at risk for or diagnosed with AF.
  5. Evaluate the risk for stroke and bleeding in patients with AF using validated risk stratification tools. 

CardSAP 2024 Book 2: Arrhythmias and Thrombosis​ IV

Activity Number: 0217-9999-24-228-H01-P
Contact Hour(s): 4.50
Activity Type: Application Based
Learning Objectives

Chapter: Antithrombotic Therapy for Valvular Heart Disease

  1. Analyze the associated thrombotic risks associated with valvular heart disease (VHD) repair and replacement options.
  2. Develop a pharmacologic treatment plan for a variety of patient subsets and situations after VHD correction interventions that optimizes the use of guideline-directed medical therapy.
  3. Justify the pharmacist’s role in anticoagulation stewardship in patients with VHD. 

CardSAP 2024 Book 2: Arrhythmias and Thrombosis​ V

Activity Number: 0217-9999-24-229-H01-P
Contact Hour(s): 5.00
Activity Type: Application Based
Learning Objectives

Case Series: Left Ventricular Thrombus

  1. Assess risk factors for developing left ventricular (LV) thrombus.
  2. Develop a patient care plan for preventing or treating LV thrombus.
  3. Evaluate the use of a direct oral anticoagulant compared with warfarin in the treatment of LV thrombus.
  4. Analyze the role of dual antiplatelet therapy and fibrinolytics for the treatment and prevention of LV thrombus. 

Recorded Webcast: Management of Supraventricular Tachycardias

  1. Distinguish between the various dysrhythmias that are classified as supraventricular tachycardias (SVTs).
  2. Determine available pharmacologic agents for treating patients with SVT.
  3. Develop individualized treatment plans for patients with SVT. 

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