Course information:
Atrial Fibrillation Study Day
This study day will enable you to recognise and understand the causes and consequences of Atrial Fibrillation, supported by learning materials and delivered by expert practising clinicians.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand causes and consequences of AF
- Identify suspected AF
- Confirm the diagnosis of AF
- Understand the concepts of rate control and rhythm control of AF
- Understand the treatments available for thromboembolic prophylaxis
- Familiarisation with future therapies for AF control and thromboembolic prophylaxis
- Source and reference NICE guidelines on AF
This study day will enable you to recognise and understand the causes and consequences of Atrial Fibrillation, supported by learning materials and delivered by expert practising clinicians
This course is suitable for:
- Workforce Development
- CPD
Outline content:
Presentations about AF epidemiology
Interactive case studies about diagnosis, assessment and treatment of AF
Controversies in management – Aspirin / Warfarin / Others?
