PPT-Atrial Fibrillation DR. DAYANAND NAIK, MD, FACC;

CLINICAL associate professor New york medical college Objectives Introduction amp Definitions Epidemiology and Risk Factors Classification of Atrial Fibrillation Evaluation amp Diagnostics. The LAA is a normal part of the heart anatomy and causes no problems in the general population However this pouch is a major source of blood clots in patients with atrial fibrillation Atrial fibrillation AF is the biggest risk factor for blood clots  MANAGING ATRIAL FIBRILLATION (AF) (MODULE 2) MODULE 2: MANAGING ATRIAL FIBRILLATION ii \r\f\n \t\b
\n\b\t Rhea C. Pimentel, MD. Associate Professor of Medicine. Fellowship Program Director, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Program. Disclosures. Speakers Bureau: Medtronic. Speakers Bureau: St. Jude Medical. A U G U S T 2 0 1 4. Physicians. 2. Physicians. A majority of physicians believe most Atrial Fibrillation patients don’t usually understand their increased risk of stroke and feel most patients underestimate the impact ischemic stroke can have on their lives. . Martha Drake MS, FNP-BC. Chicago Heart and Vascular Consultants, LTD. Purdue Northwest Doctorate of Nursing Program. Learning Objectives. Discuss the incidence of atrial fibrillation (AF) in the population. A . CASE SERIES AND REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE . 1. Lily . K. . Fatula. , BS; . 1,2. William . D. Bolton, MD; . 1,2. Barry . R. Davis, MD; . 1,2. James . E. Stephenson, MD; . 1,2. Sharon . Ben-Or, MD. . Atrial. Arrhythmias. Jacquelyn . Kulinski. , R2. Research Mentor: Dr. Jeanne Poole. Department of Cardiology EP. Most commonly encountered arrhythmia in clinical practice.. May occur in association with other arrhythmias such as . September 4, 2013. AF-Scope of the Problem. 2.7 . m. illion Americans have atrial fibrillation. Numbers are expected to rise in the future. Aging population. More chronic cardiac conditions. Better detection through long term monitoring. A . CASE SERIES AND REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE . 1. Lily . K. . Fatula. , BS; . 1,2. William . D. Bolton, MD; . 1,2. Barry . R. Davis, MD; . 1,2. James . E. Stephenson, MD; . 1,2. Sharon . Ben-Or, MD. . . John Windle MD October 18, 2013. Professor and Chief of Cardiology. University of Nebraska Medical Center. “Ha . ha. . ha. , Biff. Guess what? After we go to the drugstore and the post office, . centre. , single-blind . randomised. controlled trial. Mario . Gaudino. , MD PhD MSCE FAHA. | . Stephen and Suzanne Weiss Professor in Cardiothoracic Surgery , Weill Cornell Medicine. 2. Posterior left pericardiotomy for the prevention of postoperative atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery: . ). Check serum potassium, and replace intravenously if value is < . 4.5mmol/l. Check serum magnesium, and replace intravenously if value is <. 1mmol/l. Perform a CXR to ensure that a central line, if present, is not too long and irritating the myocardium. Maclennan D, Bartlett S, Cassels A, McBain I, Tompkins K, . Mcauley. S, . Cvoro. V; Ward 42, Victoria Hospital, Hayfield road, Kirkcaldy, KY2 5AH e-mail: david.maclennan@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk. abstract. HEARTSERIESH9 Theinformationcontainedinthisbookletisbasedonguidelinesandpracticeand iscorrectattimeofprinting.Thecontenthasundergonepee,patientandexpertrevie. Theinformationcontainedinthisbookletisba