Treating AFib : Care Pathways, and the Effect of Bleeding Events, Sex, and BMI on Outcomes

Description

Review a treatment algorithm for patients seen in the ED with AF, and looking at AF outcomes in women, in obese patients, and in patients bleeding events.

Learning Objectives

Summarize strategies for AF management and care pathways to reduce healthcare utilization and costs.
Examine the reporting of sex in AF outcomes research and gain a better understanding of possible sex differences in AF clinical outcomes.
Assess the use of anticoagulation in AF patients with bleeding and theimpact on cardiovascular outcomes.
Examine the effect of obesity on ischemic stroke incidence in patients with AF.

Target Audience

Physician
Advanced Practice Provider
Scientist

Summary

Availability:

Retired

Cost:

FREE

Credit Offered:

No Credit Offered