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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

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

2 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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Atrial Fibrillation Management: Understanding the Data

9 COMMENTS - Feb 17, 2009 09:58 EST

Atrial fibrillation (AF) affects almost 1% of the adult population in the United States. Join our experts Drs. Hohnloser, Prystowsky, and Bhatt as they discuss recently published results of new data from the ATHENA trial and how this data will impact care for patients with AF.

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New Insights in Atrial Fibrillation

1 COMMENT - Jan 12, 2009 13:32 EST

The morbidity and mortality associated with AF is substantial and treatment of these patients needs to be improved. In this program, leading experts in cardiology discuss among other issues, rate vs rhythm control, new clinical trial data, and current treatment options.

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New Insights in AF and Cardioembolic Stroke

4 COMMENTS - Dec 3, 2008 09:26 EST

Cardioembolic stroke is a frequent, devastating consequence of atrial fibrillation (AF). Drs Cohen and Sacco discuss current management and prevention strategies from a cardiology and neurology perspective, followed by Dr Connolly who addresses new clinical trial data on stroke in rhythm-managed AF patients.

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Reducing AF Hospitalizations: Beyond Rate vs Rhythm

Nov 19, 2008 10:05 EST

Hospitalizations are a major driver of medical costs for AF. Rhythm control is associated with increased hospitalizations compared with rate control, largely due to adverse drug effects and repeat cardioversion. Drs Naccarelli, Alpert, Bhatt, and Page discuss strategies to reduce AF hospitalizations including new data from the 2008 AHA Scientific Sessions.

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Enhancing Outcomes in AF: Perspectives on RecordAF

Nov 19, 2008 09:10 EST

Please join Drs Bhatt, Naccarelli, Kowey, and Le Heuzey as they detail the promising interim results of the landmark worldwide RecordAF registry.

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Defining the New Care Continuum for Cardiac Arrhythmias: Report From CREATE 2008

Nov 18, 2008 10:00 EST

A group of preeminent experts in electrophysiology and cardiology report on pivotal advances in refining the management of cardiac arrhythmias/atrial fibrillation, including the advent of genetic markers, ICDs, novel antiarrhythmic agents, ablation therapy and devices, and the ongoing rhythm vs rate debate. Join Drs Priori, Hohnloser, Aliot, and Prystowsky as they present a summary of their presentations.

	Rates will significantly increase (> 15% increase in primary prevention ICD utilization in congestive HF patients)
	Rates will moderately increase (5%-10%)
	Rates will slightly increase (2%-5%)
	Rates will slightly increase (2%-5%)