Understanding the 2023 ACR/EULAR APS Classification Criteria
Monday | September 16, 2024 | 12pm ET
In 2023, the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and EULAR published new antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) classification criteria. Join this webinar, led by our expert presenter and panelists, to get the latest on how to interpret clinical findings and laboratory data as they relate to APS. They will examine the implications of these criteria for the diagnosis and management of APS.
Panelists:
Jean Connors, MD (Moderator)
Jori May, MD (Moderator)
David Garcia, MD (Presenter)
Stephan Moll, MD (Panelist)
Keith McCrae, MD (Panelist)
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Anticoagulation for AF, VTE, and PVT in Cirrhosis
Tuesday | October 8, 2024 | 12pm ET
Join us for an insightful webinar on the complexities of anticoagulation management for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), venous thromboembolism (VTE), and portal vein thrombosis (PVT) in the context of cirrhosis. Join this opportunity to enhance your understanding and clinical practice in these challenging scenarios.
After participating in this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Review challenges of anticoagulation in cirrhosis
- Describe indications for anticoagulation in AF, VTE and PVT in cirrhosis
- Discuss evidence for DOAC use in AF, VTE and PVT in cirrhosis
- Apply information above to patient cases
Learn more, register, and submit questions >
Panelists:
Arthur Allen, PharmD, CACP (Moderator)
Deb Siegal, MD, MSc, FRCPC (Moderator)
Stephanie Carlin, PharmD, ACPR2 (Thrombosis) (Presenter)
Adam Cuker, MD, MS (Panelist)
Karina Meijer, MD, PhD (Panelist)
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Our Webinar Archive is on YouTube! | |
September is AFib Awareness Month!
As we observe Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month, the Anticoagulation Forum invites you to explore our comprehensive AFib Resources. Gain insights from live webinars, access quick-reference tools, stay updated with the latest research, and discover valuable partner resources. Be on the lookout for weekly posts and join us in raising awareness and improving AFib care!
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Registration is Open for Virtual Boot Camp!
Friday & Saturday | October 18-19, 2024
Enduring on-demand access for 30 days until November 19th
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Ready to boost your anticoagulation expertise? Join us for the AC Forum's virtual Boot Camp on October 18-19, 2024. This intensive two-day course explores the essential aspects of anticoagulation, disease state, and drug management. With live broadcast sessions and 30 days of on-demand access, you can learn at your own pace. Engage in insightful discussions, network with peers, and benefit from expert-led "Chalk Talks." Learn more and register >
14+ CE Credits Available!
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Special NCBAP Offer!
The National Certification Board of Anticoagulation Providers is pleased to offer a $100 refund on the CACP Examination -or- Recertification fee to ALL 2024 Boot Camp Attendees! Reach out to info@ncbap.org for more information.
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Visit Us at #PERT2024
September 12-14, 2024 | Boston, MA
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Join us at the 10th Annual Pulmonary Embolism Scientific Symposium, hosted by the National PERT Consortium™ from September 12–14, 2024, at the Boston Marriott Copley Place. Stop by the AC Forum table to meet our team, discover our latest efforts in anticoagulation stewardship, and grab some exclusive AC Forum swag. We can't wait to connect with you in person! | |
Save the Date for National Conference!
April 3-5, 2025 | Washington, DC
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Keep an eye out for the upcoming registration for our 18th National Conference, happening April 3-5, 2025, at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Washington, D.C. The event offers a unique opportunity to engage with world-renowned experts and your colleagues in an open forum focused on advancing anticoagulant therapy and enhancing patient care. Whether you're a pharmacist, physician, nurse, or any medical professional involved in anticoagulation care, this conference is designed for you. Join us to share knowledge, explore the latest advancements, and connect with peers from across the globe.
Registration opens later this Fall!
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Last Chance to Take International Stewardship Survey
Survey closes September 22, 2024
Tell us how the Anticoagulation Stewardship model is advancing in your country by completing this brief survey: https://go.uic.edu/ACStewardship. You'll be entered into a raffle for one of 10 Visa gift cards worth 25 USD each!
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Call for Papers: Optimizing Health Outcomes Through Interprofessional Education and Collaborative, Team-Based Care
Submissions due January 15, 2025
The Journal of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (JACCP) is planning a themed issue on Optimizing Health Outcomes Through Interprofessional Education and Collaborative, Team-Based Care. The goal of this themed issue is to showcase how interprofessional collaboration enhances health outcomes across diverse settings, including highlighting educational strategies that prepare teams to produce enhanced care. Learn more >
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Board Member Spotlight: Scott Kaatz | |
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Scott Kaatz, DO, MSc, FACP, SFHM
Henry Ford Hospital
How did you become interested in the field of anticoagulation? My very first consult after finishing residency was a patient undergoing elective orthopedic surgery and I knew 5,000 units of heparin twice a day was not enough, but I did not know the answer. It took 3 hours to do that consult as I went to the library to figure it out. I read a review article by Geno Merli, and I have been hooked ever since.
Do you have an ultimate career goal? (i.e., dream job, program/facility updates, etc.) I am currently in my dream job and have already achieved my ultimate career goal by having the true honor to have served as AC Forum past president.
Do you have any hobbies? If not, how do you like to spend your free time?
Spending time on my boat. In the winter we upsize as my wife, Meg, and I love cruises. If not on the water, then by the water on a beach.
What is an interesting fact about yourself? When I was in high school, I joined the volunteer ambulance crew. I got an EMT license at 16. I grew up in a very small town and my family donated the first "ambulance." My father had been doing volunteer ambulance service during the previous years. The unique part is that my father was a funeral director and we would literally convert the ambulance into a hearse during funerals.
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Do you have any pets?
Meg has 2 dogs and is nuts about them. Some spouses think they are in trouble if they get put in the 'doghouse.' With Meg, this is an upgrade.
What is your favorite family tradition? Christmas morning and spending a week on Higgins Lake in northern Michigan.
If you could meet any celebrity, who would it be and what would you do? Magic Johnson and just hanging out.
Aside from necessities, what one thing could you not go a day without? Diet Mountain Dew.
Is there anything you wish would come back in fashion? Use of the functionality for the device folks always have in hand that was developed by Alexander Graham Bell.
Anything else you’d like to share? As mentioned above, it has been an absolute joy and thrill to be part of the AC Forum family.
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Anticoagulation Centers of Excellence (ACE) | |
Our Rapid Recaps distill the top articles into a monthly bite-sized summary. | |
Our Anticoagulation Centers of Excellence Resource Center hosts hundreds of resources, organized by overarching headings from most broad guidance to very specific examples that have been created and submitted by AC Forum members. | Updated twice monthly, the ACE Literature Update includes citations identified from PubMed—curated and chosen by our Centers of Excellence team—based on their utility for anticoagulation practitioners and then categorized by topic. | |
Untreated Patients with AFib: Closing the Gap in Stroke Prevention
Describes the underutilization of stroke prevention strategies (e.g., anticoagulation therapy; left atrial appendage occlusion) in atrial fibrillation.
Topics include the role of health disparities and common myths that drive under-treatment and the importance of shared decision making.
Download the PDF >
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Biannual Rapid Recap:
Jan-June 2024
Our Rapid Recaps include short overviews, PubMed links, and important takeaways.
This special biannual Rapid Recap provides comprehensive summaries of the most impactful articles from January 2024 through June 2024.
All you need to know from the first half of the year in one concise document!
Download the PDF >
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ISTH Academy Live Webinar
September 11, 2024: Learn about Factor XI/XIa Inhibition as a target for anticoagulation. Learn more and register >
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FWGBD Educational Conference
September 13-15, 2024: Join the Foundation for Women & Girls+ with Blood Disorders at its biennial educational conference in Long Beach, California. Whether you are an established physician, medical student, or clinic nurse working with patients with blood disorders, FWGBD 2024 has something for you. Learn more >
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ISTH World Thrombosis Day
World Thrombosis Day, founded by the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH), is a global initiative held annually on October 13th. This year, #WTDay24 falls on a Sunday. Learn more to see how you can turn #WorldThrombosisDay into a weekend of impact!
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Thrombosis Canada 2024 Conference
October 26, 2024: Join the Thrombosis Canada 2024 Conference for a comprehensive exploration of the latest advancements and challenges in thrombosis management. Whether you're a hematologist, cardiologist, internist, pharmacist, nurse, or researcher, this conference is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to provide the best possible care for your patients. Learn more >
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Running to Raise Awareness
November 2, 2024: We're cheering on Darren Triller, Director of Strategic Initiatives, who is running the NYC Marathon in November for an amazing cause!
Darren is running in memory of the daughter of a friend who tragically passed away from a DVT.
Help us #stoptheclot and support Darren's fundraising efforts for the National Blood Clot Alliance. Please make a contribution to increase awareness of blood clot symptoms so that no other family has to suffer this pain and loss. Learn more and donate >
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