(On-Demand Webinar) CAD/PAD: Examining the Burden

CAD/PAD: Examining the Burden

Faculty Presenter

Shannon W. Finks, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS, BCCP, AHCSP-CHC
Professor, Clinical Pharmacy and Translational Science
University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy
Memphis, Tennessee

Medical Writer for Patient Counseling Videos

Jeannette Y. Wick, RPh, MBA, FASCP
Freelance Medical Writer
Arlington, Virginia

Assistant Director, Office of Pharmacy Professional Development
University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy
Storrs, Connecticut
 
Program Description
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Coronary artery disease (CAD), peripheral artery disease (PAD), and cerebrovascular disease are 3 major types of cardiovascular disease and can lead to ischemic events such as myocardial infarction and stroke. Together, these ischemic events present substantial societal health and economic burdens. This activity will provide pharmacists with an overview of atherosclerotic disease, including risk factors and challenges in secondary prevention. Faculty will introduce a patient case, which will be further examined in the subsequent webinar.

Target audience: Health-system and retail pharmacists
Type of activity: Knowledge
Release date: February 1, 2021
Expiration date: February 1, 2022
Time to complete activity: 0.5 hour
Fee: Free

Educational Objectives
At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Review the clinical definitions of coronary artery disease (CAD) and peripheral artery disease (PAD)
• Recognize the etiology, pathophysiology, and clinical criteria for diagnosis of CAD/PAD

Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity is approved for 0.5 contact hour (0.05 CEU) under the ACPE universal activity number 0290-0000-21-031-H01-P. The activity is available for CE credit through February 1, 2022.


Instructions for Completing the Activity and Receiving CPE Credit
To receive CPE credit, participants must complete the pretest, view the webinar in its entirety, complete the posttest, and complete the online activity evaluation. After successful completion of the online activity evaluation, you can submit your credit to CPE Monitor. You may view your credit within 48 hours at www.mycpemonitor.net. All participants must request credit before the activity expiration date. CE credit will not be issued after this date.
 

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Disclosures

Shannon W. Finks, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS, BCCP, AHCSP-CHC, has no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.

Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ Planning Staff – Jim Palatine, RPh, MBA; Maryjo Dixon, RPh, MBA; Rose Namissa, PharmD, BCPS; Kelly McCormick; Susan Pordon; and Brianna Winters have no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.

An anonymous peer reviewer is used as part of content validation and conflict resolution. The peer reviewer has no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.

Educational Disclaimer
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