What’s New in Addiction Medicine [Vol. 85]

“Time to let the dogma out: cardiac disease and the safety of beta-blockers in stimulant use disorder”

Dr. Tyler Wilson
Addiction Medicine Fellow, BC Centre on Substance Use

Tuesday, June 8
12pm – 1pm


Learning objectives:

  1. Review epidemiology, clinical features, natural history and management of cardiac complications related to stimulant use
  2. Explore the evidence behind the dogma that beta-blockers are unsafe in the setting of stimulant use due to the threat of unopposed alpha-receptor stimulation
  3. Propose an approach to safe prescribing of beta-blockers in the setting of active stimulant use

“What’s New in Addiction Medicine?” is a lunch-time series featuring local and international experts, clinicians, and researchers who will deliver the latest research and information on novel, evidence-based addiction medicine topics.

This free series is geared towards the needs and interests of individuals operating in a healthcare or research setting, however, the public and other interested stakeholders are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Register

If you have any questions about event logistics, please contact Raman Jawanda at [email protected].

  • June 8, 2021
  • 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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