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Integrated Care of Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: A Satellite Symposium

March 10, 2018 @ 7:00 am - 12:15 pm

Course Description – Integrated Care of Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: A Satellite Symposium – March 10, 2018 (7:00am – 12:15pm)
Atrial Fibrillation is best managed by treating it as a “chronic disease” with episodic symptoms which can be successfully managed through a coordinated multidisciplinary model. This symposium will provide education to primary care providers and cardiologists on the importance of an integrated model of care for AF and strategies for implementing such an approach. This event will be held at the The Friday Center in Chapel Hill on March 10, 2018.

Agenda Highlights:

•Patient perspective: My life with Atrial Fibrillation – Marcia Van Riper, RN, PhD

•Integrated care of Atrial Fibrillation: What is it and how do we get there? Anil Gehi, MD

•The importance of shared decision-making in discussions about anticoagulation and stroke prophylaxis – Zack Deyo, PharmD

•Addressing obesity/physical inactivity – Sriram Machineni, MD

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Date:
March 10, 2018
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7:00 am - 12:15 pm
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