Description

This module explores the foundational aspects of atrial fibrillation, including background and epidemiology, and offers a focused review of key clinical decisions such as rate vs. rhythm control. It also highlights best practices in stroke prevention and anticoagulation stewardship to support safe, effective, and individualized patient care.

Agenda:

• Background and Epidemiology
• Rate vs. Rhythm Control
• Prevention of Stroke
  • Stroke and Bleeding Risk Stratification
• Anticoagulation Stewardship
  • Effective and Safe Use of DOAC
  • When to Use Warfarin
  • Nonpharmacological Stroke Prevention

Faculty:

Scott Kaatz, DO, MSc, FACP, SFHM
Clinical Professor of Medicine, Michigan State University-College of Human Medicine
Clinical Professor of Medicine, Wayne State University – School of Medicine
Senior Staff Hospitalist
Medical Director for Professional Development and Research
Division of Hospital Medicine
Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI

(Poppy) Yue Wang, PharmD, BCCCP, BCPS
Critical Care Pharmacist
University of California, San Diego Health
San Diego, CA