DAPT after an ischemic stroke or TIA?
Overview New data will raise questions about optimal use of short-term dual antiplatele…
Guide safe use of antiarrhythmics for atrial fibrillation
As a clinical pharmacist, you will see antiarrhythmics used more often for “rhythm contro…
Do your part as a PHARMACIST in acute strokes
Clinicians will sort through new evidence looking for the best ways to bust clots in pati…
Acute stroke protocol update
Overview The treatment of acute ischemic stroke will change due to new American Heart…
Start with HIGH-dose atorvastatin after stroke
New evidence will spark questions about whether to aim for an LDL goal in patients with a…
Don’t use ticagrelor PLUS aspirin after stroke
As a hospital pharmacist, you will hear ticagrelor ( Brilique, Brilinta ) plus aspirin p…
Clinical pharmacology of DOACs
Mechanism of action ㅡ Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) or Non-Vitamin K Antagonist Ora…
Think of “ABCs” to optimize medications after stroke
Overview Questions are coming up about reducing risk of RECURRENT ischemic stroke. Con…
Tenecteplase versus Alteplase for ischemic stroke
As a hospital pharmacist, you'll hear about more hospitals switching from alteplase (…
Antiplatelets options for recurrent ischemic stroke
Overview Antiplatelets medications ㅡ The preferred options of antiplatelets for recurre…
Alteplase for ischemic strokes in patients on oral antithrombotics
An important question, when to use tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) like alteplase for …
Optimize anticoagulants to reduce stroke risk in atrial fibrillation patients
There will be buzz about optimizing anticoagulant use in atrial fibrillation patients bas…
Using TWO antiplatelets short-term after a minor stroke or transient ischemic attack
More patients will be discharged on a SHORT course of aspirin plus clopidogrel ( Plavix )…
Diagnosis and treatment of ATRIAL fibrillation
Introduction Atrial fibrillation is a supraventricular arrhythmia, seen more commonly …