Management of Atrial Fibrillation
- Speaker:
- Rebecca Bierle, MSN, APRN, ANP-BC
- Duration:
- 1 Hour
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
-
Dec 13, 2024
- Product Code:
- POS078922
- Media Type:
- Digital Seminar
Description
The American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association/American College of Clinical Pharmacy/Heart Rhythm Society released a new updated guideline for the diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation (AF) at the end of 2023. The previous classification of AF was based on arrhythmia duration which highlighted AF after it was diagnosed. The guideline also emphasizes the importance of early rhythm control. Some patients develop AF during surgery or acute illness, and the guideline provides recommendations for the management of these patients. Patients with AF have an increased risk of stroke. There are various thromboembolism prevention strategies. The use of wearable devices has increased and can lead to a diagnosis of AF.
When caring for a patient with AF, deciding between rate control or rhythm control is important but can change over time and involves shared decision making. Both are reasonable strategies and based on several factors. There are pharmacological options as well as non-pharmacological options. Specific patient groups require additional considerations when deciding on treatment options. Considerable progress has been made in the prevention and management of AF in recent years.
Credit
Handouts/Brochure
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Management of Atrial Fibrillation (3.2 MB) | 54 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Speaker
Rebecca Bierle, MSN, APRN, ANP-BC Related seminars and products
Rebecca Bierle, MSN, APRN, ANP-BC, is an electrophysiology nurse practitioner at Monument Health Heart and Vascular Institute in Rapid City, South Dakota. Rebecca has been recognized for her clinical excellence and leadership in heart failure and electrophysiology.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Rebecca Bierle has employment relationships with Monument Health Heart and Vascular Institute and the University of Illinois. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Rebecca Bierle is a member of the Heart Rhythm Society, the American College of Cardiology, the Heart Failure Society of America, the American Heart Association, and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
Additional Info
Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive)Access never expires for this product.
For a more detailed outline that includes times or durations of time, if needed, please contact cepepesi.com
Questions?
Visit our FAQ page at www.pesi.com/faq or contact us at www.pesi.com/info
Objectives
- Incorporate the newly released classification of atrial fibrillation into practice.
- Determine thromboembolism prevention strategies.
- Evaluate pharmacology and non-pharmacology options for a rate control strategy.
- Analyze pharmacology and non-pharmacology options for a rhythm control strategy.
- Review additional considerations for specific patient groups with atrial fibrillation.
Outline
- Atrial fibrillation classification
- Mechanisms and pathophysiology
- Clinical evaluation
- Lifestyle and risk factor modification
- Primary prevention
- Secondary prevention
- Thromboembolism prevention
- Pharmacological
- Anticoagulants
- Reversal agents
- Nonpharmacological
- Percutaneous LAA occlusion device
- Cardiac surgery
- AHRE
- Periprocedural management
- Special populations
- Rate control strategy
- Pharmacological treatment
- Nonpharmacological treatment
- Rhythm control strategy
- Cardioversion
- Electrical
- Pharmacological
- Antiarrhythmic drugs
- Catheter ablation
- Surgical ablation
- Role of pacemakers and ICDs
- Special patient groups
- Patient education
Target Audience
- Physicians
- Physician Assistants
- Nurses
Reviews
Satisfaction Guarantee
Your satisfaction is our goal and our guarantee. Concerns should be addressed to: PO Box 1000, Eau Claire, WI 54702-1000 or call 1-800-844-8260.
ADA Needs
We would be happy to accommodate your ADA needs; please call our Customer Service Department for more information at 1-800-844-8260.
PESI Mobile App
Access CE trainings on your phone or tablet through our free mobile app. Choose video or audio-only versions of online courses from the world’s best instructors, and complete your CE requirements anywhere, anytime, at your own pace.
Please wait ...