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The AnticoagEvaluator helps clinicians make well-informed decisions on antithrombotic therapy for their non-valvular AF patients. Use this app to:
- Calculate a patient’s renal function and risk of ischemic stroke, thromboembolism, and bleed
- Review Guideline-driven therapy guidance for stroke prevention
- Generate individualized risk for antithrombotic therapy options based on individual clinical trials
- Improve accurate use of DOACs with adjusted dosage based on prescribing information, fine-tuned for renal and other patient characteristics
The AnticoagEvaluator is available on the web, and all Apple and Android phones and tablets.” Find out more >>>
The updated ASCVD Risk Estimator Plus uses recent science and user feedback to help a clinician and patient build a customized risk lowering plan by estimating and monitoring change in 10 year ASCVD risk.
Use the app to:
- Estimate a patient’s initial 10-year ASCVD risk
- Receive an individualized, risk-based, intervention approach
- Project the impact of specific interventions on a patient’s risk
- Guide clinician-patient discussion around customizing an intervention plan
- Update risk at follow-up based on a patient’s response to therapy
The ACC’s CardioSmart Heart Explorer App has been revamped to further the clinician/patient relationship at the point of care. The newly enhanced, high-resolution cardiac graphics and animations are designed to help effectively review and discuss common heart problems and treatment options with patients. New to the app, heart failure and atrial fibrillation information can be emailed directly to patients through the app. The app is now available for use on iPads, iPhones, and Android phones and tablets. Download the app for free via the iTunes or Google Play stores. Find out more at CardioSmart.org/Explorer.
The ACC CathPCI Bleeding Risk Calculator App helps clinicians assess the individualized patient risk of experiencing a bleeding event associated with a PCI procedure. Clinicians can compare individual patient risk to the national average based on data from the CathPCI Registry®. The App facilitates consistent risk assessment and communication between a clinician and patient about the overall PCI procedure. Find out more >>>
ACC members can engage with lawmakers and influence health policy with the ACC Advocacy Action mobile app. The app includes an interactive congressional directory to locate lawmakers, timely talking points to share during congressional visits, an event scheduler to keep track of Capitol Hill meetings, social media tools to engage with legislators, and more.
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