Hawaii Association of Professional Nurses

Free CE- The Role of Dual Pathway Inhibition in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease

Posted almost 3 years ago by Rick Ramirez in Education

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0.50 CME / ABIM MOC / CE

Understanding Dual Pathway Inhibition in the Evolving Coronary and Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment Landscape

Is 2 always better than 1? The role of dual pathway inhibition in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) and peripheral artery disease (PAD).
Authors: Manesh R. Patel, MD

Target Audience and Goal Statement

This activity is intended for cardiologists, primary care physicians, surgeons, and nurses/nurse practitioners.

The goal of this activity is that the learner will be better able to explain the mechanism of dual pathway inhibition and its role in improving outcomes in patients with CAD and PAD.

Upon completion of this activity, participants will:

  • Have increased knowledge regarding the
    • Role of dual pathway inhibition in treating chronic CAD and PAD

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Faculty

  • Manesh R. Patel, MD

    Richard S. Stack Distinguished Professor
    Chief, Division of Cardiology
    Co-Director, Duke Heart Center
    Duke Clinical Research Institute
    Duke University
    Durham, North Carolina

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Editors

  • George Boutsalis, PhD

    Director, Content Development, Medscape, LLC

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  • Fred Stange, DO

    Scientific Content Manager, Medscape, LLC

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Compliance Reviewer/Nurse Planner

  • Stephanie Corder, ND, RN, CHCP

    Associate Director, Accreditation and Compliance, Medscape, LLC

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Peer Reviewer

This activity has been peer reviewed and the reviewer has no relevant financial relationships.

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For Nurses

  • Awarded 0.50 contact hour(s) of nursing continuing professional development for RNs and APNs; 0.50 contact hours are in the area of pharmacology.

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