Cardiac Ablation for Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation and What You Need to Know

About this Course

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common type of cardiac arrhythmia, which is caused by abnormal electrical activity within the atria, causing them to fibrillate. Because of rhythm irregularity, blood flow through the heart becomes turbulent and has a high chance of forming a thrombus, which can ultimately dislodge and cause a stroke. Although AF may be a permanent disease, various treatments and risk modifying strategies may help reduce the risk of stroke in patients that remain AF.

In this educational activity, the role of common AF risk factors and biomarkers prediction of incident AF will be summarized. Comorbidities with important prognostic aspects will be reviewed and AF risk assessment and prevention will be highlighted. Current treatment options based on the latest clinical evidence for the management of AF will be discussed, including patient identification, indications for use and risks. Finally, recommendations from leading clinical guidelines will be reviewed.

Learning Objectives

• Discuss etiology and complications associated with atrial fibrillation.
• Review different practices for AF detection through cardiac monitoring strategies.
• Recognize modifiable and nonmodifiable risk factors for atrial fibrillation.
• Examine latest evidence-based treatments for atrial fibrillation.
• Identify the latest clinical evidence and guidelines for treatment of atrial fibrillation/patient identification.

• Review cardiac ablation for the treatment of atrial fibrillation.

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