“Atrial Fibrillation: Clinical Considerations and the Pharmacist’s Role in Management”
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HealthTrust presents...”Atrial Fibrillation: Clinical Considerations and the Pharmacist’s Role in Management”
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a disease state that increases in prevalence with age and can cause a 5-fold increase in the risk of stroke. In this presentation, an overview of AF, including the pathophysiology, risk factors and diagnosis will be provided. Clinical considerations, including nuances of anticoagulation, rate control and rhythm control will be reviewed. Pharmacists are an integral part of the interdisciplinary approach to treating patients with AF; thus, their role will be discussed. The presentation will also review crucial literature related to AF and how these findings guide treatment strategy.
Learning Objectives | At the end of this session, participants should be able to:
- Define the etiology and risk factors related to the development of atrial fibrillation.
- Identify the treatment for atrial fibrillation, including special populations and clinical decision-making.
- Describe the pharmacist’s role in the treatment of atrial fibrillation.
Presenter:
Emily Farina, PharmD | PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident | Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
Target Audience: Pharmacists, Physicians & Nurses
Continuing Education Information: 1.0 contact hours approved for Nurses and Pharmacists. Belmont University College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. The ACPE Universal Activity Number for this activity is 0863-9999-21-088-L01-P. The activity is approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit to nurses and pharmacists who attend the webinar and complete the online evaluation. Pfiedler Education is a division of AORN, provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP13019, for 1 contact hour. 1.0 contact hours approved for Nurses.
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