Overview of the Diagnosis and Management of Atrial Fibrillation

This lecture will provide in-depth information on the diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation.

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Course curriculum

    1. Video Course

    1. Evaluation

Course Details

  • $18.00
  • 1 hour of video content

About the course

1.0 contact hour (0.25 RX credit)
Expiration date: November 1, 2027

This lecture will provide in-depth information on the diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation:

  • Electrophysiology; overview of electrical activity in the heart

  • AV node involvement in atrial fibrillation 

  • EKG rhythm strip and heart rate evaluation 

  • Types of atrial fibrillation

  • Signs and symptoms 

  • Complications: clots, stroke

  • Diagnosis of atrial fibrillation 

  • Self monitoring devices

  • Management: pharmacological methods, implanted devices, and ablation

Learning Outcome
The learner will report this educational activity provides information that improves, supports, or causes a change in their practice.

This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Northeast Multistate Division Education Unit, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

To obtain CE credits, learners must complete 90% of the lecture. Partial credit will not be granted. Learners will receive a CE certificate upon completion of the lecture and submission of a course evaluation form. 

Commercial Support
There is no commercial support for this lecture. 

Conflict of Interest
The presenter declares no conflicts of interest.

Instructor

Alexander Kushnir

MD, PhD

Dr. Alexander Kushnir is a cardiac electrophysiologist at NYU Langone Health where he implants devices and performs cardiac ablations to treat patients with abnormal heart rhythms. He received his MD/PhD from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons with a focus on the role of electricity in making the heart beat. Over the past 20 years he has published more than 30 journal articles and textbook chapters on cardiac ion channels and heart rhythm disorders. He has presented at major medical conferences and is a member of the Heart Rhythm Society research committee. He practices at the NYU Langone Health Heart Rhythm Center and his current research focuses on developing computer programs that analyze heart rhythm data to identify the most effective treatment strategies for patients.