Objectives

After participating in this educational activity, attendees should be able to:
1|Describe the role of heparin in the coagulation cascade.
2|Define heparin resistance.
3|Describe the different types of heparin resistance.
4|Describe Antithrombin MOA.
5|Describe how to measure AT activity.
6|Describe the different modalities in measuring heparin activity.
7|Describe treatment for heparin resistance.
8|Describe the treatment alternatives in heparin resistance.

Presenter(s): 
Fawzi Kaawar, M.D.
Anesthesia Resident
Department of Anesthesiology
University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School
Baystate Medical Center

 

NameRoleFinancial Relationship DisclosuresDiscussion of
Unlabeled/Unapproved Uses of
Drugs/Devices in Presentation?
Fawzi Kaawar, M.D.Speaker/AuthorNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseNo
Session date: 
12/11/2025 - 7:00am to 8:00am EST
Location: 
Baystate Medical Center
759 Chestnut Street
Chicopee Agawam Conference Room
Springfield, MA 01199
United States
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  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC Contact Hours
  • 1.00 IPCE Credit Hour(s)
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