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Managing Rhythm Control in Atrial Fibrillation: Strategies for Reducing Morbidity and Mortality

Feb 19, 2010 09:57 EST

Join Drs. Kowey, Ruskin, and Waldo for a discussion on rhythm-control strategies in atrial fibrillation and their impact on morbidity and mortality.

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Managing Atrial Fibrillation: Addressing the Gaps in Clinical Care

1 COMMENT - Jan 19, 2010 10:41 EST

Join Drs. Kowey, Prystowsky, and Naccarelli for a discussion on addressing gaps in the management of patients with atrial fibrillation.

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Pharmacologic Advances in Atrial Fibrillation: Achieving Optimal Antiarrhythmic and Cardiovascular Outcomes

5 COMMENTS - Dec 17, 2009 10:15 EST

Join Drs. Camm, Freemantle, and Connolly as they discuss a meta-analysis of antiarrhythmic agents and their impact on cardiovascular outcomes.

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Improving the Day-to-Day Management of Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

1 COMMENT - Dec 7, 2009 15:02 EST

Join Drs. Prystowsky, Camm, and Pepine for a discussion on late-breaking results from the RecordAF registry presented at AHA 2009.

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Breaking Down the Walls in Atrial Fibrillation Therapy

1 COMMENT - Nov 23, 2009 09:23 EST

Atrial fibrillation affects nearly 7 million people in the United States and Europe. Please join Drs. Breithardt, Connolly, Crijns, Kirchhof, and Naccarelli for a discussion on strategies to improve outcomes in patients with AF.

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Evaluation and Treatment of Patients With Atrial Fibrillation

Oct 21, 2009 11:32 EDT

Dr. Anne Curtis offers 2 cases of high-risk patients who present with shortness of breath. How are these patients diagnosed and treated?

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Treating Atrial Fibrillation: A Multidisciplinary Approach

4 COMMENTS - Oct 16, 2009 09:05 EDT

Rate control, rhythm control, new drugs and devices for anticoagulation -- the armamentarium of treatment options is expanding rapidly. Drs. Yancy, Cannon, and Boehmer discuss the latest treatment modalities for patients with AF.

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Clinical Update - Prevention of Cardiovascular Morbidity Associated With Atrial Fibrillation

Sep 22, 2009 16:57 EDT

This review discusses risk factors of AF, the influence of AF on outcomes, and highlights recent data suggesting that secondary prevention of AF may help to reduce the burden of the arrhythmia.

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Redefining the Therapeutic Goals of Atrial Fibrillation

3 COMMENTS - Sep 22, 2009 14:20 EDT

AF is sometimes considered a benign or nuisance condition. However, it is vital that it is recognized as a harbinger of underlying cardiovascular disease, and that it is diagnosed early and treated appropriately. Join Drs. Kirchhof, Dorian, Marrouche, and Steg as they discuss strategies to reduce the complications of AF.

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Guidelines for Atrial Fibrillation in Transition- New Trial Data and Patient Care

3 COMMENTS - Jul 29, 2009 15:00 EDT

The ACC/AHA/ESC Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Atrial Fibrillation were published in 2006. Since this publication, new data and treatment options have been developed. Join Drs. Prystowsky, Hohnloser, and Kowey, as they discuss these new data and strategies for implementation in clinical practice.

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The Interplay Between AF and Hypertension

Jul 24, 2009 14:15 EDT

Hypertension plays a key role in the pathogenesis of atrial fibrillation. Join our expert panel, Drs. Agabiti-Rosei, Allessie, Crijns, Israel, and Weber for a discussion of the current data and treatment options for optimal management and improving outcomes in hypertensive patients with AF.

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Prevention of Atrial Fibrillation-Related Stroke

3 COMMENTS - Jul 13, 2009 08:06 EDT

The association between stroke and AF has been well established. Join Drs. Diener, Norrving, Torp-Pedersen, and Sacco, as they present new data from the 2009 EuroStroke meeting in Stockholm, Sweden, for preventing stroke and improving outcomes in patients with AF.

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Reducing Atrial Fibrillation-Related Hospitalizations

1 COMMENT - Jul 2, 2009 09:30 EDT

AF is the leading cause of arrhythmia-related hospitalizations and affects nearly 7 million people in the United States and Europe. Please join Drs. Dorian, Curtis, and Hohnloser for a discussion on strategies to reduce hospitalization rates for patients with AF.

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Understanding Heart Failure and Atrial Fibrillation

4 COMMENTS - Jul 2, 2009 09:30 EDT

AF is the most common sustained arrhythmia and significantly increases an individual's risk for heart failure. Join our expert panel: Drs. Naccarelli, Cannon, and Connolly for an in-depth discussion of new data and management strategies for improving outcomes in patients with AF.

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