Treatment Update for Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillaton & What’s New in Hypertension 2018
Treatment Update for Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillaton & What’s New in Hypertension 2018
Speakers:
Dr. Eugene Crystal
Electrophysiologist, Sunnybrook Health Sciences
Dr. Amin
Nephrologist and hypertension specialist,
General Internal Medicine,
Date: Thursday March 22, 2018
Location:
Miller Tavern
3885 Yonge St, Toronto, ON
Schedule: 6:30 p.m. Registration | 7:00 p.m. Presentation
Topics:
- Compare and contrast oral factor Xa inhibitors in Canada and their role in the treatment of stroke prevention in AF, including the newest NOAC Edoxaban
- Discuss key findings from recent novel oral anticoagulant clinical trials in AF
- Integrate new guidelines for hypertension management including:
- Use of longer-acting over shorter-acting diuretics
- Use of single pill combinations as a first-line treatment
Please confirm your attendance by Tuesday March 20th, 2018
Tristin Carter (647) 546-2365 or Alim Dhanani (647) 221-2232
In agreement with the most updated Rx & D Code of Conduct this invitation is extended only to healthcare professionals. Members of the College of Family Physicians of Canada.
