The overall goal of this education session is to empower healthcare providers with advanced, actionable strategies to improve patient outcomes in AFib through cutting-edge monitoring, ablation techniques, and equitable care delivery.
Accreditation Statement
In accordance with ACCME policy, prior to participating in this activity, you must review the information on this page.
Joint Accreditation Statement:
In support of improving patient care, the American College of Cardiology Foundation (ACCF) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
MOC:
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.25 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program.
Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
Credit Designation Statement:
Physicians:
The ACCF designates this internet enduring material for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses:
The ACCF designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.25 continuing nursing education contact hours.
Physician Associates:
AAPA Credit Designation Statement – Enduring Materials
The American College of Cardiology Foundation has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until 04/18/2026 PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Interprofessional Continuing Education (ICPE) Credit:
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.25 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
Target Audience:
This course is intended for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, physician associates and the cardiovascular care team.
Important Dates:
Date of Release: April 30, 2025
Term of Approval/Date of Expiration: April 30, 2026
Learner Objectives:
Upon completion, participants should be able to:
- Integrate updated ablation techniques and guideline-based practices into personalized treatment plans for AFib.
- Evaluate the latest technologies in AFib monitoring and their role in disease progression management.
- Discuss disparities in AFib care and implement strategies to ensure timely and equitable access to advanced interventions.
- Outline effective team processes to optimize outcomes in patients undergoing AFib monitoring or ablation.
Grant Acknowledgement:
Supported by educational grants from Biosense Webster, Inc., Boston Scientific Corporation, and Medtronic.
Planning Committee & Faculty
Stavros Mountantonakis, MD, MBA, FACC
Ijeoma Ekeruo, MD, FACC
Kamala Tamirisa, MD, FACC
Kristie Coleman, BSN, MPH, RN