This Webcast will discuss the use of pharmacologic strategies subsequent to ACS and PCI. Landmark trials that established how contemporary antiplatelet strategies are applied in this setting will be discussed in the context of the risk of suboptimal platelet inhibition. Best practices for transitioning patients from inpatient to outpatient care will be addressed, with a focus on adherence to guideline-recommended strategies.

This CME initiative is designed to educate healthcare providers involved in the management of patients with RA. The goal of this activity is to present the most practical and beneficial information on assessment, intervention, and cohesive, individualized management strategies. The educational format of "Rheumatoid Arthritis 2011" consists of problem-based learning for clinical decision making. This 1 hour CME webcast will be hosted by CME University, freeCME.com, and Powerpak.com. Level 3 and 4 outcomes measurements will be obtained utilizing pre- and post-test surveys to gauge changes in knowledge and competency. Level 5 performance changes will be assessed using follow-up case vignettes issued 4-6 weeks following the activity.