Digital Seminar

Management of Atrial Fibrillation

Name: Management of Atrial Fibrillation
SKU: POS078922

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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.

Here's What You'll Learn

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

Everything You're Getting

1 hour of video content
Up to 1.0 CE credits
Certificate of completion

Handouts and resources

Meet Your Experts

Rebecca Bierle, MSN, APRN, ANP-BC

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.

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Media Type:: Digital Seminar
Product Code:: POS078922
Duration:: 1 hour
Copyright:: Dec 13, 2024
Format:: Audio and Video

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Management of Atrial Fibrillation

Here's What You'll Learn

Everything You're Getting

Meet Your Experts

Rebecca Bierle, MSN, APRN, ANP-BC

100% Satisfaction Guarantee

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Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive)

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Want this training for your whole team?

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