Get An Overview and Updates on Atrial Fibrillation. To discuss in more depth the most common sustained arrhythmia, Atrial fibrillation, and the updates in management are two of Ohio State University’s cardiology experts. We’re pleased to introduce Assistant Professor of Cardiology Dr. Jim Liu and Assistant Professor of Cardiology Dr. Salvatore Savona. Jim is a noninvasive cardiologist and he will take us through presentation, evaluation, risk factor management and stroke prevention of Afib. And Sal is an Electrophysiologist. His discussion will focus on rate and rhythm control strategies.
What you’ll learn in this webcast
As a result of this educational activity, webcast participants will be able to:
- Recognize risk factors for atrial fibrillation
- Understand options for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation
- Understand differences in rate and rhythm control strategies for management.
- Review the role of catheter ablation in the management of atrial fibrillation.
You’ll also learn about the following:
- Atrial Fibrillation Epidemiology
- AF Burden
- Anticoagulation in Women
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