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BUFFALO, NY — May 14, 2025 — A new #research paper was #published in Aging (Aging-US) Volume 17, Issue 4, on April 10, 2025, titled “Impact of Factor Xa inhibitors on cardiovascular events in older patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation.” In this study, first author Masahiko Takahashi and corresponding author Keisuke Okawa led a research team from Kagawa Prefectural Central Hospital and Hyogo Medical University that investigated whether Factor Xa inhibitors (Xa-Is)—a type of blood thinner—can reduce the risk of heart-related complications in patients over 80 with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF). The study found that patients using Xa-Is experienced significantly fewer cardiovascular problems than those on other anticoagulants. This finding is especially relevant, as older adults face a high risk of both stroke and heart disease. Atrial fibrillation is a common heart rhythm disorder, particularly in the elderly, that increases the risk of blood clots, heart failure, and stroke. Anticoagulants are often prescribed to prevent clots, but not all types have the same effects on heart health. This study focused on comparing Xa-Is—specifically rivaroxaban, apixaban, and edoxaban—with commonly used drugs such as warfarin and dabigatran. Researchers followed more than 1,000 patients aged 80 and above for up to five years to assess the long-term impact of these medications on cardiovascular outcomes. Patients who used Xa-Is had significantly lower rates of heart failure, artery disease, and cardiovascular death. The risk of cardiovascular problems in the Xa-I group was less than half that of those on non-Xa-I medications. These benefits remained even after adjusting for factors like age, existing heart conditions, and kidney function. Additionally, stroke and all-cause death rates were notably lower in the Xa-I group. “Xa-Is may be useful for not only anticoagulation but also the prevention of cardiovascular events in very old patients with NVAF.” What makes Xa-Is different, according to the researchers, is their ability to inhibit a specific biological pathway—known as Factor Xa–PAR2—that contributes to inflammation, fibrosis, and damage in blood vessels and heart tissue. This effect extends beyond their traditional role in preventing blood clots. Although the study was conducted at a single medical center in Japan, its rigorous design and long follow-up period enhance the reliability of the findings for real-world clinical decision-making. While further studies, especially across multiple centers, are needed to confirm the full range of benefits, this study strongly suggests that Xa-Is may offer broader cardiovascular protection for very old patients. The findings could influence how clinicians choose blood thinners for elderly individuals with atrial fibrillation, potentially improving both survival and quality of life in this growing population. DOI - https://doi.org/10.18632/aging.206238 Corresponding author - Keisuke Okawa - k-ookawa@chp-kagawa.jp Video short - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtbYpfVDVDI Sign up for free Altmetric alerts about this article - https://aging.altmetric.com/details/email_updates?id=10.18632%2Faging.206238 Subscribe for free publication alerts from Aging - https://www.aging-us.com/subscribe-to-toc-alerts Keywords - aging, Factor Xa inhibitor, atrial fibrillation, older patient, cardiovascular events To learn more about the journal, please visit our website at https://www.Aging-US.com​​ and connect with us on social media at: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AgingUS/ X - https://twitter.com/AgingJrnl Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/agingjrnl/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@AgingJournal LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aging/ Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/aging-us.bsky.social Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/AgingUS/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1X4HQQgegjReaf6Mozn6Mc MEDIA@IMPACTJOURNALS.COM

Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are the standard of care for stroke prevention in most patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF). Data on the safety and efficacy of DOACS in patients with obesity are limited and, at times, contradictory.  What would you recommend for a patient with a BMI>40: warfarin, which requires periodic monitoring and dose adjustments, or a DOAC, which may not be as effective? Guest Authors: Taylor M. Benavides, PharmD, BCPS and Elizabeth B. Hearn, PharmD, BCACP Music by Good Talk

This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/NCPD/CPE information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/MXE865. CME/MOC/NCPD/CPE credit will be available until June 12, 2025.Anticoagulation Therapy in NVAF: A Quality Improvement InitiativeThe University of Florida College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.This activity is developed in collaboration with our educational partner, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education. In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Medical Learning Institute, Inc. and PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education. Medical Learning Institute, Inc. is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis activity is supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.

This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/NCPD/CPE information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/MXE865. CME/MOC/NCPD/CPE credit will be available until June 12, 2025.Anticoagulation Therapy in NVAF: A Quality Improvement InitiativeThe University of Florida College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.This activity is developed in collaboration with our educational partner, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education. In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Medical Learning Institute, Inc. and PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education. Medical Learning Institute, Inc. is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis activity is supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.

This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/NCPD/CPE information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/MXE865. CME/MOC/NCPD/CPE credit will be available until June 12, 2025.Anticoagulation Therapy in NVAF: A Quality Improvement InitiativeThe University of Florida College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.This activity is developed in collaboration with our educational partner, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education. In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Medical Learning Institute, Inc. and PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education. Medical Learning Institute, Inc. is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis activity is supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.

This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/NCPD/CPE information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/MXE865. CME/MOC/NCPD/CPE credit will be available until June 12, 2025.Anticoagulation Therapy in NVAF: A Quality Improvement InitiativeThe University of Florida College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.This activity is developed in collaboration with our educational partner, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education. In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Medical Learning Institute, Inc. and PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education. Medical Learning Institute, Inc. is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis activity is supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.

This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/NCPD/CPE information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/MXE865. CME/MOC/NCPD/CPE credit will be available until June 12, 2025.Anticoagulation Therapy in NVAF: A Quality Improvement InitiativeThe University of Florida College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.This activity is developed in collaboration with our educational partner, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education. In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Medical Learning Institute, Inc. and PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education. Medical Learning Institute, Inc. is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis activity is supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.

This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/NCPD/CPE information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/MXE865. CME/MOC/NCPD/CPE credit will be available until June 12, 2025.Anticoagulation Therapy in NVAF: A Quality Improvement InitiativeThe University of Florida College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.This activity is developed in collaboration with our educational partner, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education. In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Medical Learning Institute, Inc. and PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education. Medical Learning Institute, Inc. is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis activity is supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.

This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/NCPD/CPE information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/MXE865. CME/MOC/NCPD/CPE credit will be available until June 12, 2025.Anticoagulation Therapy in NVAF: A Quality Improvement InitiativeThe University of Florida College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.This activity is developed in collaboration with our educational partner, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education. In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Medical Learning Institute, Inc. and PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education. Medical Learning Institute, Inc. is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis activity is supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.

This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/NCPD/CPE information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/MXE865. CME/MOC/NCPD/CPE credit will be available until June 12, 2025.Anticoagulation Therapy in NVAF: A Quality Improvement InitiativeThe University of Florida College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.This activity is developed in collaboration with our educational partner, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education. In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Medical Learning Institute, Inc. and PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education. Medical Learning Institute, Inc. is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis activity is supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.

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A new research paper was published in Aging (Aging-US) Volume 15, Issue 15, entitled, “Cardiovascular events and death after catheter ablation in very old patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation.” Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) is recommended for selected older patients. However, the preventive effects of AF ablation on cardiovascular events and death remain unclear, especially in older patients. In this new study, researchers Keisuke Okawa, Satoshi Taya, Takeshi Morimoto, Ryu Tsushima, Yuya Sudo, Ai Sakamoto, Eisuke Saito, Masahiro Sogo, Masatomo Ozaki, and Masahiko Takahashi from Kagawa Prefectural Central Hospital and Hyogo Medical University aimed to investigate the impact of AF ablation on the incidence of cardiovascular events and death in very old nonvalvular AF (NVAF) patients. “We conducted a prospective cohort study of consecutive patients with NVAF aged ≥80 years and using direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs).” The researchers defined cardiovascular events as acute heart failure (AHF), strokes and systemic embolisms (SSEs), acute coronary syndrome (ACS), and sudden cardiac death (SCD) and cardiovascular death as AHF/SSE/ACS-related death and SCD. They compared the 3-year incidence of cardiovascular events and death between the patients who underwent AF ablation (Ablation group) and those who received medical therapy only (Medication group). Among the 782 NVAF patients using DOACs, propensity score matching provided 208 patients in each group. The Ablation group had a significantly lower 3-year incidence of cardiovascular events and death than the Medication group: cardiovascular events, 24 (13.2%) vs. 43 (23.3%), log-rank P = 0.009 and hazard ratio (HR) 0.52 (95% confidence interval (CI) 0.32–0.86) and cardiovascular deaths, 5 (3.0%) vs. 15 (7.8%), log-rank P = 0.019 and HR 0.32 (95% CI 0.16–0.88). “In very old NVAF patients using DOACs, those who underwent AF ablation had a lower incidence of both cardiovascular events and death than those who received medical therapy only.” DOI - https://doi.org/10.18632/aging.204952 Corresponding author - Keisuke Okawa - k-ookawa@chp-kagawa.jp Sign up for free Altmetric alerts about this article - https://aging.altmetric.com/details/email_updates?id=10.18632%2Faging.204952 Subscribe for free publication alerts from Aging - https://www.aging-us.com/subscribe-to-toc-alerts Keywords - aging, atrial fibrillation, catheter ablation, cardiovascular event, cardiovascular death, very old patient About Aging-US Launched in 2009, Aging-US publishes papers of general interest and biological significance in all fields of aging research and age-related diseases, including cancer—and now, with a special focus on COVID-19 vulnerability as an age-dependent syndrome. Topics in Aging-US go beyond traditional gerontology, including, but not limited to, cellular and molecular biology, human age-related diseases, pathology in model organisms, signal transduction pathways (e.g., p53, sirtuins, and PI-3K/AKT/mTOR, among others), and approaches to modulating these signaling pathways. Please visit our website at https://www.Aging-US.com​​ and connect with us: SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/Aging-Us Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AgingUS/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/AgingJrnl Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/agingjrnl/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@AgingJournal LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aging/ Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/AgingUS/ Media Contact 18009220957 MEDIA@IMPACTJOURNALS.COM

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Please visit answersincme.com/REP860 to participate, download slides and supporting materials, complete the post test, and obtain credit. In this activity, an expert in cardiology and a patient advocate share their perspectives on the impact of social determinants of health on outcomes for patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) and strategies to optimize care for patients experiencing disparities. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Recognize the impact of social determinants of health (SDOH) on cardiovascular disease outcomes, focusing on nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF); Describe patient-centered approaches to enhance the detection and assessment of adverse SDOH in patients with NVAF; and Outline community-based strategies to optimize care for patients with NVAF experiencing disparities.

Don't miss our latest podcast interview with Dr Joseph Shaw and Dr Tzu-Fei Wang who discuss insights from their single-center retrospective cohort study, which included 264 patients with nonvalvular AF and Cancer undergoing 302 periprocedural interruptions. Learn about the primary endpoints, which were the 30-day risks of arterial thromboembolism and major bleeding, and the results that showed relatively low risk for these complications when patients were managed according to commonly applied perioperative management recommendations. Tune in now to gain valuable knowledge on this important topic.Aziz, Joseph, et al. "Thrombotic and Bleeding Outcomes Following the Perioperative Interruption of Anticoagulation Among Patients with Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation and Active Cancer." Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis (2022).Follow us on TwitterDr Shaw: @JRand083Dr Wang: @TzufeiWang@thrombosiscanada.cawww.thrombosiscanada.caSupport the showhttps://thrombosiscanada.caTake a look at our healthcare professional and patient resources, videos and publications on thrombosis from the expert members of Thrombosis Canada

In this episode, David S. Kountz, MD, discusses with Keith C. Ferdinand MD, FACC, FAHA, a patient case in which health disparities affected NVAF care and provides patient, provider, and health-system level strategies to address these disparities to improve NVAF-related cardiovascular outcomes.PresentersKeith C. Ferdinand, MD, FACC, FAHA Professor of MedicineTulane Heart and Vascular InstituteTulane University School of MedicineNew Orleans, LouisianaDavid S. Kountz, MDProfessor of MedicineDepartment of MedicineHackensack Meridian School of MedicineNutley, New JerseyLink to full program:https://bit.ly/3xn238i

In this episode, Keith C. Ferdinand MD, FACC, FAHA, discusses with David S. Kountz, MD, a patient case in which health disparities affected NVAF care and provides strategies to address low health literacy and patient access to direct-acting oral anticoagulant to improve NVAF-related cardiovascular outcomes.PresentersKeith C. Ferdinand, MD, FACC, FAHA Professor of MedicineTulane Heart and Vascular InstituteTulane University School of MedicineNew Orleans, LouisianaDavid S. Kountz, MDProfessor of MedicineDepartment of MedicineHackensack Meridian School of MedicineNutley, New JerseyLink to full program: https://bit.ly/3xn238i

In this episode, Keith C. Ferdinand MD, FACC, FAHA, discusses with David S. Kountz, MD, a patient case in which health disparities affected NVAF care and provides strategies to address low health literacy and patient access to direct-acting oral anticoagulant to improve NVAF-related cardiovascular outcomes.PresentersKeith C. Ferdinand, MD, FACC, FAHA Professor of Medicine Tulane Heart and Vascular InstituteTulane University School of MedicineNew Orleans, LouisianaDavid S. Kountz, MDProfessor of MedicineDepartment of MedicineHackensack Meridian School of MedicineNutley, New JerseyLink to full program: https://bit.ly/3MbIfZI

In this episode, David S. Kountz, MD, discusses with Keith C. Ferdinand MD, FACC, FAHA, a patient case in which health disparities affected NVAF care and provides patient, provider, and health-system level strategies to address these disparities to improve NVAF-related cardiovascular outcomes.PresentersKeith C. Ferdinand, MD, FACC, FAHAProfessor of Medicine Tulane Heart and Vascular InstituteTulane University School of MedicineNew Orleans, LouisianaDavid S. Kountz, MDProfessor of MedicineDepartment of MedicineHackensack Meridian School of MedicineNutley, New JerseyLink to full program:https://bit.ly/3MbIfZI

This podcast is the third in a series of 3 featuring an expert multidisciplinary panel of faculty addressing the impact of social determinants of health on NVAF and CV-related outcomes and strategies to overcome these disparities. In this episode, Keith C. Ferdinand, MD, FACC, FAHA, details the effects of SDOH on anticoagulation prescribing in NVAF and provides an overview of areas for future study.Review the downloadable slideset and the full program at:https://bit.ly/3yYXP8e

This podcast is the second in a series of 3 featuring an expert multidisciplinary panel of faculty addressing the impact of social determinants of health on NVAF and CV-related outcomes and strategies to overcome these disparities. In this episode, Laura Ross PA-C, CLS, dives deeper into the impacts of SODH on NVAF care and provides strategies to address to improve patient care and clinical outcomes in NVAF.Review the downloadable slideset and the full program at:   https://bit.ly/3yYXP8e

This podcast is the first in a series of 3 featuring an multidisciplinary panel of expert faculty addressing the impact of social determinants of health on NVAF and CV-related outcomes and strategies to overcome these disparities. In this episode, David S. Kountz, MD, provides a detailed explanation of the atrial fibrillation paradox and data on the impacts of SDOH on NVAF CV-related outcomes.Review the downloadable slideset and the full program at: https://bit.ly/3yYXP8e

This podcast is the second in a series of 3 featuring an expert multidisciplinary panel of faculty addressing the impact of social determinants of health on NVAF and CV-related outcomes and strategies to overcome these disparities. In this episode, Laura Ross PA-C, CLS, dives deeper into the impacts of SODH on NVAF care and provides strategies to address to improve patient care and clinical outcomes in NVAF. Review the downloadable slideset and full program at: PCE.is/NVAF.Contributors:Program DirectorKeith C. Ferdinand, MD, FACC, FAHA, has disclosed that he has received consulting fees from Amgen, Boehringer Ingelheim, Medtronic, Novartis, and Sanofi.FacultyDavid S. Kountz, MD, has no relevant conflicts of interest to report.Laura Ross, PA-C, CLS, has no relevant conflicts of interest to report.

This podcast is the third in a series of 3 featuring an expert multidisciplinary panel of faculty addressing the impact of social determinants of health on NVAF and CV-related outcomes and strategies to overcome these disparities. In this episode, Keith C. Ferdinand, MD, FACC, FAHA, details the effects of SDOH on anticoagulation prescribing in NVAF and provides an overview of areas for future study. Review the downloadable slideset and full program at: PCE.is/NVAF.Contributors:Program DirectorKeith C. Ferdinand, MD, FACC, FAHA, has disclosed that he has received consulting fees from Amgen, Boehringer Ingelheim, Medtronic, Novartis, and Sanofi.FacultyDavid S. Kountz, MD, has no relevant conflicts of interest to report.Laura Ross, PA-C, CLS, has no relevant conflicts of interest to report.

This podcast is the first in a series of 3 featuring an multidisciplinary panel of expert faculty addressing the impact of social determinants of health on NVAF and CV-related outcomes and strategies to overcome these disparities. In this episode, David S. Kountz, MD, provides a detailed explanation of the atrial fibrillation paradox and data on the impacts of SDOH on NVAF CV-related outcomes.Review the downloadable slideset and full program at: PCE.is/NVAF.Contributors:Program DirectorKeith C. Ferdinand, MD, FACC, FAHA,has disclosed that he has received consulting fees from Amgen, Boehringer Ingelheim, Medtronic, Novartis, and Sanofi.FacultyDavid S. Kountz, MD, has no relevant conflicts of interest to report.Laura Ross, PA-C, CLS, has no relevant conflicts of interest to report.

This podcast is the third in a series of three featuring insights from expert cardiology pharmacists on nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF). In this episode, pharmacist Kathleen A. Lusk, PharmD, BCPS, BCCP, provides an overview of health disparities, patient engagement, and collaborative team-based care to optimize outcomes for patients with NVAF. Dr Lusk reviews best practices in using the principles of motivational interviewing to employ shared decision-making and models these strategies with 2 simulated clinical patient visits. Common barriers, such as medication access and adherence, also are discussed, along with practical solutions for overcoming these care obstacles. Presenter:Kathleen A. Lusk, PharmD, BCPS, BCCPAssociate Professor and Vice ChairDepartment of Pharmacy PracticeUniversity of the Incarnate Word Feik School of Pharmacy Adjunct Assistant ProfessorClinical Pharmacy SpecialistDivision of CardiologyDepartment of MedicineUT Health San AntonioSan Antonio, TexasContent is based on an online CE program supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb Pfizer Alliance.This podcast series was first delivered as live webinars, which are now available as on-demand, CE-certified microlearning modules with downloadable slidesets. The program also features a ClinicalThought commentary and a downloadable infographic reference guide. To access the full program, go to:https://bit.ly/3OMazV8

This podcast is the second in a series of three featuring insights from expert cardiology pharmacists on nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF). In this episode, cardiology pharmacist Stephanie Dwyer Kaluzna, PharmD, BCCP, reviews key literature and guideline recommendations for stroke prevention in patients with NVAF. Dr Dwyer Kaluzna discusses the most recent evidence for prescribing, dosing, and monitoring direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs); using the risk-screening tools HAS-BLED and CHA2DS2-VASc to design patient-specific pharmacotherapy plans; and the use of DOACs in special patient populations, including older patients, patients with end-stage renal disease, and patients with low or high body weights.Presenter:Stephanie Dwyer Kaluzna, PharmD, BCCP  Clinical Assistant ProfessorDepartment of Pharmacy PracticeUniversity of Illinois Chicago College of PharmacyCardiovascular Clinical PharmacistUniversity of Illinois Hospital and Health Science SystemChicago, IllinoisContent is based on an online CE program supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb Pfizer Alliance.This podcast series was first delivered as live webinars, which are now available as on-demand, CE-certified microlearning modules with downloadable slidesets. The program also features a ClinicalThought commentary and a downloadable infographic reference guide. To access the full program, go tohttps://bit.ly/3OMazV8

This podcast is the first in a series of three featuring cardiology pharmacists Kathleen A. Lusk, PharmD, BCPS, BCCP, and Stephanie Dwyer Kaluzna, PharmD, BCCP. In this episode, Drs Lusk and Dwyer Kaluzna provide an overview of nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF), including prevalence, burden, and consequences of undiagnosed NVAF and the role of pharmacists in screening for the condition in various pharmacy settings.Presenters:Kathleen A. Lusk, PharmD, BCPS, BCCP  Associate Professor and Vice Chair  Department of Pharmacy PracticeUniversity of the Incarnate Word Feik School of Pharmacy  Adjunct Assistant ProfessorClinical Pharmacy SpecialistDivision of CardiologyDepartment of MedicineUT Health San AntonioSan Antonio, TexasStephanie Dwyer Kaluzna, PharmD, BCCP  Clinical Assistant ProfessorDepartment of Pharmacy PracticeUniversity of Illinois Chicago College of PharmacyCardiovascular Clinical PharmacistUniversity of Illinois Hospital and Health Science SystemChicago, IllinoisContent is based on an online CE program supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb Pfizer Alliance.This podcast series was first delivered as live webinars, which are now available as on-demand, CE-certified microlearning modules with downloadable slidesets. The program also features a ClinicalThought commentary and a downloadable infographic reference guide. To access the full program, go tohttps://bit.ly/3OMazV8

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Go online to PeerView.com/TWX860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. In this activity, two experts in cardiovascular medicine discuss the benefits of telemedicine when screening and caring for patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF). Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Identify the benefits of using telemedicine and remote care services to diagnose and manage patients with NVAF, Describe ways in which telemedicine and remote care services can be used to increase patient awareness about the risks of NVAF and overcome healthcare disparities to improve healthcare delivery for patients with untreated NVAF, Operationalize best practices to design processes and procedures for a telemedicine or remote care program to manage patients with NVAF and prevent stroke, Employ telemedicine and remote care services to diagnose and manage patients with NVAF during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

Go online to PeerView.com/TWX860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. In this activity, two experts in cardiovascular medicine discuss the benefits of telemedicine when screening and caring for patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF). Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Identify the benefits of using telemedicine and remote care services to diagnose and manage patients with NVAF, Describe ways in which telemedicine and remote care services can be used to increase patient awareness about the risks of NVAF and overcome healthcare disparities to improve healthcare delivery for patients with untreated NVAF, Operationalize best practices to design processes and procedures for a telemedicine or remote care program to manage patients with NVAF and prevent stroke, Employ telemedicine and remote care services to diagnose and manage patients with NVAF during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

Go online to PeerView.com/TWX860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. In this activity, two experts in cardiovascular medicine discuss the benefits of telemedicine when screening and caring for patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF). Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Identify the benefits of using telemedicine and remote care services to diagnose and manage patients with NVAF, Describe ways in which telemedicine and remote care services can be used to increase patient awareness about the risks of NVAF and overcome healthcare disparities to improve healthcare delivery for patients with untreated NVAF, Operationalize best practices to design processes and procedures for a telemedicine or remote care program to manage patients with NVAF and prevent stroke, Employ telemedicine and remote care services to diagnose and manage patients with NVAF during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

Go online to PeerView.com/TWX860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. In this activity, two experts in cardiovascular medicine discuss the benefits of telemedicine when screening and caring for patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF). Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Identify the benefits of using telemedicine and remote care services to diagnose and manage patients with NVAF, Describe ways in which telemedicine and remote care services can be used to increase patient awareness about the risks of NVAF and overcome healthcare disparities to improve healthcare delivery for patients with untreated NVAF, Operationalize best practices to design processes and procedures for a telemedicine or remote care program to manage patients with NVAF and prevent stroke, Employ telemedicine and remote care services to diagnose and manage patients with NVAF during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

Go online to PeerView.com/TWX860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. In this activity, two experts in cardiovascular medicine discuss the benefits of telemedicine when screening and caring for patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF). Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Identify the benefits of using telemedicine and remote care services to diagnose and manage patients with NVAF, Describe ways in which telemedicine and remote care services can be used to increase patient awareness about the risks of NVAF and overcome healthcare disparities to improve healthcare delivery for patients with untreated NVAF, Operationalize best practices to design processes and procedures for a telemedicine or remote care program to manage patients with NVAF and prevent stroke, Employ telemedicine and remote care services to diagnose and manage patients with NVAF during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

Go online to PeerView.com/TWX860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. In this activity, two experts in cardiovascular medicine discuss the benefits of telemedicine when screening and caring for patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF). Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Identify the benefits of using telemedicine and remote care services to diagnose and manage patients with NVAF, Describe ways in which telemedicine and remote care services can be used to increase patient awareness about the risks of NVAF and overcome healthcare disparities to improve healthcare delivery for patients with untreated NVAF, Operationalize best practices to design processes and procedures for a telemedicine or remote care program to manage patients with NVAF and prevent stroke, Employ telemedicine and remote care services to diagnose and manage patients with NVAF during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

Go online to PeerView.com/TWX860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. In this activity, two experts in cardiovascular medicine discuss the benefits of telemedicine when screening and caring for patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF). Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Identify the benefits of using telemedicine and remote care services to diagnose and manage patients with NVAF, Describe ways in which telemedicine and remote care services can be used to increase patient awareness about the risks of NVAF and overcome healthcare disparities to improve healthcare delivery for patients with untreated NVAF, Operationalize best practices to design processes and procedures for a telemedicine or remote care program to manage patients with NVAF and prevent stroke, Employ telemedicine and remote care services to diagnose and manage patients with NVAF during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

Go online to PeerView.com/TWX860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. In this activity, two experts in cardiovascular medicine discuss the benefits of telemedicine when screening and caring for patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF). Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Identify the benefits of using telemedicine and remote care services to diagnose and manage patients with NVAF, Describe ways in which telemedicine and remote care services can be used to increase patient awareness about the risks of NVAF and overcome healthcare disparities to improve healthcare delivery for patients with untreated NVAF, Operationalize best practices to design processes and procedures for a telemedicine or remote care program to manage patients with NVAF and prevent stroke, Employ telemedicine and remote care services to diagnose and manage patients with NVAF during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

Go online to PeerView.com/PFC860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of family medicine and internal medicine physicians, cardiologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other clinicians involved in the management of patients with or at risk for NVAF. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Employ various evidence-based screening methods to identify patients with undiagnosed NVAF, Engage in shared decision-making with patients with NVAF about the benefits and limitations of anticoagulant therapies to reduce the risk of stroke in the context of anticoagulation stewardship.

Go online to PeerView.com/PFC860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of family medicine and internal medicine physicians, cardiologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other clinicians involved in the management of patients with or at risk for NVAF. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Employ various evidence-based screening methods to identify patients with undiagnosed NVAF, Engage in shared decision-making with patients with NVAF about the benefits and limitations of anticoagulant therapies to reduce the risk of stroke in the context of anticoagulation stewardship.

Go online to PeerView.com/PFC860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of family medicine and internal medicine physicians, cardiologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other clinicians involved in the management of patients with or at risk for NVAF. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Employ various evidence-based screening methods to identify patients with undiagnosed NVAF, Engage in shared decision-making with patients with NVAF about the benefits and limitations of anticoagulant therapies to reduce the risk of stroke in the context of anticoagulation stewardship.

Go online to PeerView.com/PFC860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of family medicine and internal medicine physicians, cardiologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other clinicians involved in the management of patients with or at risk for NVAF. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Employ various evidence-based screening methods to identify patients with undiagnosed NVAF, Engage in shared decision-making with patients with NVAF about the benefits and limitations of anticoagulant therapies to reduce the risk of stroke in the context of anticoagulation stewardship.

Go online to PeerView.com/PFC860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of family medicine and internal medicine physicians, cardiologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other clinicians involved in the management of patients with or at risk for NVAF. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Employ various evidence-based screening methods to identify patients with undiagnosed NVAF, Engage in shared decision-making with patients with NVAF about the benefits and limitations of anticoagulant therapies to reduce the risk of stroke in the context of anticoagulation stewardship.

Go online to PeerView.com/PFC860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of family medicine and internal medicine physicians, cardiologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other clinicians involved in the management of patients with or at risk for NVAF. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Employ various evidence-based screening methods to identify patients with undiagnosed NVAF, Engage in shared decision-making with patients with NVAF about the benefits and limitations of anticoagulant therapies to reduce the risk of stroke in the context of anticoagulation stewardship.

Go online to PeerView.com/PFC860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of family medicine and internal medicine physicians, cardiologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other clinicians involved in the management of patients with or at risk for NVAF. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Employ various evidence-based screening methods to identify patients with undiagnosed NVAF, Engage in shared decision-making with patients with NVAF about the benefits and limitations of anticoagulant therapies to reduce the risk of stroke in the context of anticoagulation stewardship.

Go online to PeerView.com/PFC860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of family medicine and internal medicine physicians, cardiologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other clinicians involved in the management of patients with or at risk for NVAF. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Employ various evidence-based screening methods to identify patients with undiagnosed NVAF, Engage in shared decision-making with patients with NVAF about the benefits and limitations of anticoagulant therapies to reduce the risk of stroke in the context of anticoagulation stewardship.

Go online to PeerView.com/PFC860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of family medicine and internal medicine physicians, cardiologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other clinicians involved in the management of patients with or at risk for NVAF. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Employ various evidence-based screening methods to identify patients with undiagnosed NVAF, Engage in shared decision-making with patients with NVAF about the benefits and limitations of anticoagulant therapies to reduce the risk of stroke in the context of anticoagulation stewardship.

Go online to PeerView.com/PFC860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of family medicine and internal medicine physicians, cardiologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other clinicians involved in the management of patients with or at risk for NVAF. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Employ various evidence-based screening methods to identify patients with undiagnosed NVAF, Engage in shared decision-making with patients with NVAF about the benefits and limitations of anticoagulant therapies to reduce the risk of stroke in the context of anticoagulation stewardship.

Go online to PeerView.com/NNV860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. In this activity, an expert in hospital and vascular medicine discusses how real-world data enhance the data from randomized clinical trials on direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) for stroke prevention in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) and offers insight on applying evidence from both real-world studies and randomized clinical trials to improve patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Identify the role of real-world data and evidence in augmenting the efficacy and safety data that have been collected as part of clinical trials for stroke prevention among patients with NVAF, Compare and contrast evidence collected to date from real-world studies with data reported from clinical trials of DOACs to prevent stroke among patients with NVAF, Apply evidence from real-world studies and clinical trials of DOACs in patients with NVAF

Go online to PeerView.com/NNV860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. In this activity, an expert in hospital and vascular medicine discusses how real-world data enhance the data from randomized clinical trials on direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) for stroke prevention in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) and offers insight on applying evidence from both real-world studies and randomized clinical trials to improve patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Identify the role of real-world data and evidence in augmenting the efficacy and safety data that have been collected as part of clinical trials for stroke prevention among patients with NVAF, Compare and contrast evidence collected to date from real-world studies with data reported from clinical trials of DOACs to prevent stroke among patients with NVAF, Apply evidence from real-world studies and clinical trials of DOACs in patients with NVAF

Go online to PeerView.com/NNV860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. In this activity, an expert in hospital and vascular medicine discusses how real-world data enhance the data from randomized clinical trials on direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) for stroke prevention in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) and offers insight on applying evidence from both real-world studies and randomized clinical trials to improve patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Identify the role of real-world data and evidence in augmenting the efficacy and safety data that have been collected as part of clinical trials for stroke prevention among patients with NVAF, Compare and contrast evidence collected to date from real-world studies with data reported from clinical trials of DOACs to prevent stroke among patients with NVAF, Apply evidence from real-world studies and clinical trials of DOACs in patients with NVAF

Go online to PeerView.com/NNV860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. In this activity, an expert in hospital and vascular medicine discusses how real-world data enhance the data from randomized clinical trials on direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) for stroke prevention in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) and offers insight on applying evidence from both real-world studies and randomized clinical trials to improve patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Identify the role of real-world data and evidence in augmenting the efficacy and safety data that have been collected as part of clinical trials for stroke prevention among patients with NVAF, Compare and contrast evidence collected to date from real-world studies with data reported from clinical trials of DOACs to prevent stroke among patients with NVAF, Apply evidence from real-world studies and clinical trials of DOACs in patients with NVAF

Go online to PeerView.com/NNV860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. In this activity, an expert in hospital and vascular medicine discusses how real-world data enhance the data from randomized clinical trials on direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) for stroke prevention in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) and offers insight on applying evidence from both real-world studies and randomized clinical trials to improve patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Identify the role of real-world data and evidence in augmenting the efficacy and safety data that have been collected as part of clinical trials for stroke prevention among patients with NVAF, Compare and contrast evidence collected to date from real-world studies with data reported from clinical trials of DOACs to prevent stroke among patients with NVAF, Apply evidence from real-world studies and clinical trials of DOACs in patients with NVAF

Go online to PeerView.com/NNV860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. In this activity, an expert in hospital and vascular medicine discusses how real-world data enhance the data from randomized clinical trials on direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) for stroke prevention in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) and offers insight on applying evidence from both real-world studies and randomized clinical trials to improve patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Identify the role of real-world data and evidence in augmenting the efficacy and safety data that have been collected as part of clinical trials for stroke prevention among patients with NVAF, Compare and contrast evidence collected to date from real-world studies with data reported from clinical trials of DOACs to prevent stroke among patients with NVAF, Apply evidence from real-world studies and clinical trials of DOACs in patients with NVAF

Go online to PeerView.com/NNV860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. In this activity, an expert in hospital and vascular medicine discusses how real-world data enhance the data from randomized clinical trials on direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) for stroke prevention in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) and offers insight on applying evidence from both real-world studies and randomized clinical trials to improve patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Identify the role of real-world data and evidence in augmenting the efficacy and safety data that have been collected as part of clinical trials for stroke prevention among patients with NVAF, Compare and contrast evidence collected to date from real-world studies with data reported from clinical trials of DOACs to prevent stroke among patients with NVAF, Apply evidence from real-world studies and clinical trials of DOACs in patients with NVAF

Go online to PeerView.com/NNV860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. In this activity, an expert in hospital and vascular medicine discusses how real-world data enhance the data from randomized clinical trials on direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) for stroke prevention in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) and offers insight on applying evidence from both real-world studies and randomized clinical trials to improve patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Identify the role of real-world data and evidence in augmenting the efficacy and safety data that have been collected as part of clinical trials for stroke prevention among patients with NVAF, Compare and contrast evidence collected to date from real-world studies with data reported from clinical trials of DOACs to prevent stroke among patients with NVAF, Apply evidence from real-world studies and clinical trials of DOACs in patients with NVAF

Go online to PeerView.com/NNV860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. In this activity, an expert in hospital and vascular medicine discusses how real-world data enhance the data from randomized clinical trials on direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) for stroke prevention in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) and offers insight on applying evidence from both real-world studies and randomized clinical trials to improve patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Identify the role of real-world data and evidence in augmenting the efficacy and safety data that have been collected as part of clinical trials for stroke prevention among patients with NVAF, Compare and contrast evidence collected to date from real-world studies with data reported from clinical trials of DOACs to prevent stroke among patients with NVAF, Apply evidence from real-world studies and clinical trials of DOACs in patients with NVAF

Go online to PeerView.com/NNV860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. In this activity, an expert in hospital and vascular medicine discusses how real-world data enhance the data from randomized clinical trials on direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) for stroke prevention in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) and offers insight on applying evidence from both real-world studies and randomized clinical trials to improve patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Identify the role of real-world data and evidence in augmenting the efficacy and safety data that have been collected as part of clinical trials for stroke prevention among patients with NVAF, Compare and contrast evidence collected to date from real-world studies with data reported from clinical trials of DOACs to prevent stroke among patients with NVAF, Apply evidence from real-world studies and clinical trials of DOACs in patients with NVAF