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Approach to Switching Between Various Anticoagulants in the Outpatient Setting

Approach to Switching Between Various Anticoagulants in the Outpatient Setting

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Before the advent of non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs), warfarin was the only choice for patients needing anticoagulation. With this new class of drugs, switching between oral anticoagulants has become an option for physicians who prefer a better efficacy/safety ratio for their patients. Several reasons arise when choosing and initiating NOACs and this e-learning module reviews the different characteristics of NOACs, reasons for switching and the methods on how to convert from one drug to another.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the educational activity, participants should be able to

  • Review the indications for anticoagulants
  • Review the characteristics of various anticoagulants
  • Understand the approach to switching between anticoagulant regimens in the outpatient

Topics Covered:

  • Anticoagulants: Indications, basic characteristics
  • Switching between anticoagulant regimens

Keywords: non-vitamin k oral anticoagulants, NOACs, switching between anticoagulants

1 CME Point Available

  • Score at least 60% on the quiz.
  • A certificate can be downloaded upon successful completion. Please use the information on the certificate to claim your CPD points.
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