To generate powerful evidence from Real-World Data, researchers must plan their approach and conduct analysis carefully, with methods that can differ from more traditional RCT’s. In this session, Dr. Elisabetta Patorno provides insights into how to start by correctly framing the clinical question, explores how to control for confounders, and provides examples of effective study designs using RWD. Learners will also gain a deeper understanding of appropriate RWD analysis to provide valid clinical answers.

Learning Objective
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Evaluate study designs and analytical techniques most frequently used to generate Real-World Evidence in cardiovascular research.

Faculty
Elisabetta Patorno, MD, DrPH

Acknowledgments
This activity is supported by Pfizer, Inc.

Date of Release: September 5, 2019
Term of Approval/Date of CME/CNE Expiration: September 5, 2020

Accreditation and Designation Statements
Physicians
The American College of Cardiology Foundation (ACCF) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The ACCF designates this online enduring materials for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

While offering CME credits noted above, this program is not intended to provide extensive training or certification in the field.

Nurses
The American College of Cardiology Foundation (ACCF) is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

The ACCF designates this educational activity for a maximum of 0.5 continuing nursing education contact hour(s).

While offering CNE credits noted above, this program is not intended to provide extensive training or certification in the field.