EP on EP Episode 83: Epidemiology of AF with Emelia J. Benjamin, MD, MS-EP on EP Episode 83: Epidemiology of AF with Emelia J. Benjamin, MD, MS

EP on EP Episode 83: Epidemiology of AF with Emelia J. Benjamin, MD, MS

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In this video, Eric Prystowski interviews Amelia Benjamin, Associate Provost for Faculty Development at Boston University, about areas of atrial fibrillation (AFib) research. They discuss the importance of studying social determinants of AFib, such as socioeconomic status, race, and education, as well as access to healthcare in rural areas. They also touch on the challenges of screening for AFib and the need for more pragmatic trials to gather diverse populations and better understand outcomes beyond stroke, such as heart failure and cognition. Benjamin emphasizes the importance of secondary prevention strategies and the need for reimbursement for interventions like weight loss and cardiac rehab.

Keywords

atrial fibrillation

social determinants

pragmatic trials

secondary prevention strategies

reimbursement