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Cardiac Ablation for Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation and What You Need to Know
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1498-2022R, Medtronic, ASRT, Accredited, nurse, nursing, cardiac, cardiology, radiology, interventional radiology, cardiac nurse, procedural, ablation, cardiac ablation, AF, atrial fibrilition, heart, radiology technologist, radiology tech, inpatient
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Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common type of cardiac arrhythmia, which is caused by abnormal electrical activity within the atria, causing them to fibrillate. Because of rhythm irregularity, blood flow through the heart becomes turbulent and has a high chance of forming a thrombus, which can ultimately dislodge and cause a stroke. Although AF may be a permanent disease, various treatments and risk modifying strategies may help reduce the risk of stroke in patients that remain AF.
In this educational activity, the role of common AF risk factors and biomarkers prediction of incident AF will be summarized. Comorbidities with important prognostic aspects will be reviewed and AF risk assessment and prevention will be highlighted. Current treatment options based on the latest clinical evidence for the management of AF will be discussed, including patient identification, indications for use and risks. Finally, recommendations from leading clinical guidelines will be reviewed.