Hit OR Miss: Overview of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia and the Use of DOACs

Hit OR Miss: Overview of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia and the Use of DOACs

Schedule:         May 13, 2021, 1:30-2:30 pm – Via WebEx

                          Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH

Audience:        Accredited for Pharmacists

                         Other interested health care professionals

Credits:           1 Contact Hour knowledge-based

                         0.1CEU will be awarded under the provider

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Presenter:       Paige Watkins, PharmD, Pharmacy Resident

Registration:   Free to all attendees

Learning Objectives:

After attending this program, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the pathophysiology of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
2. Extend a diagnostic algorithm to a patient with suspected HIT
3. Review the non-heparin anticoagulants for the treatment of acute HIT
4. Summarize current literature supporting the use of DOACs in HIT

Requirements for Receiving CE Credit:

• Successful completion of post-presentation questions
• Participation at live program
• Complete program evaluation form