AF Management Redefined: Latest Guidelines For Care of the Patient With Atrial Fibrillation
What You Will Learn
Describe the stages and progression of AF from its onset to advanced forms.
Explain the necessity of risk modification strategies including prevention, lifestyle modification, and screening at various stages of AF.
Demonstrate early rhythm control strategies in AF treatment planning.
Utilize contemporary diagnostic tools to evaluate technology approaches in the diagnosis of atrial fibrillation (AF).
Identify the unique characteristics of special populations affected by atrial fibrillation to improve diagnostic accuracy
Evaluate the role of catheter ablation as a first-line therapy in select patients.
Discuss the use of anticoagulation, implantable devices, and LAAO in the management of atrial fibrillation.
Employ interprofessional shared decision-making approaches to guide therapy selection tailored to individual patient characteristics and preferences.
We are grateful to these distinguished faculty who contributed to this collection:
Chairs
Faisal M. Merchant, MD, FACC
Faculty
Pamela Kay Mason, MD, FACC
Hakeem Ayinde, MB ChB, FACC
Kristie M Coleman, BSN
Jose A. Joglar, MD, FACC
Melissa Brown (Physicians Assistant)
Educational Grant Support Provided By: Abbott Laboratories, Biosense Webster, Boston Scientific Corporation, and Janssen Scientific Affairs.
Page Launched: November 2024