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ForwardCatheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation
In this presentation, Madhurmeet Singh, DO, looks to improve the awareness of rate vs. rhythm control treatment options for management of atrial fibrillation and expand the knowledge of radiofrequency vs. cryo ablation.
Target Audience
This course is intended for primary care physicians, hospitalists, general medicine internists, family practitioners, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and other allied health professionals.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Identify awareness of rate vs. rhythm control treatment options for management of atrial fibrillation
- Identify awareness of the risks and benefits associated with ablation to treat atrial fibrillation
- Explain radiofrequency vs. cryo ablation.
Suggested Additional Reading:
- Nunes-Ferreira A, Alves M, da Silva GL, Cortez-Dias N, de Sousa J, Pinto FJ, Caldeira D. Anticoagulation after typical atrial flutter ablation: systematic review and meta-analysis. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2021 Aug 18. doi: 10.1111/pace.14342. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34409630.
- Samuel M, Khairy P, Champagne J, Deyell MW, Macle L, Leong-Sit P, Novak P, Badra-Verdu M, Sapp J, Tardif JC, Andrade JG. Association of Atrial Fibrillation Burden With Health-Related Quality of Life After Atrial Fibrillation Ablation: Substudy of the Cryoballoon vs Contact-Force Atrial Fibrillation Ablation (CIRCA-DOSE) Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Cardiol. 2021 Aug 18. doi: 10.1001/jamacardio.2021.3063. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34406350.
- Vandenberk B, Lauwers L, Robyns T, Garweg C, Willems R, Ector J, Haemers P. Quality of life outcomes in cryoablation of atrial fibrillation - A literature review. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2021 Aug 18. doi: 10.1111/pace.14341. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34406664.
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Planning Committee Members:
- Michael Fallert, MD, FACC - Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
- Katie Scollon, PAC - Lead Cardiovascular Physician Assistant at UPMC Health Plan
- Lisa Henry, DNP - Clinical Project Director, UPMC Center for Aortic Valve Disease
Course Directors:
MADHURMEET SINGH, DO - Cardiac Electrophysiology, UPMC
All individuals in a position to control the content of this education activity have disclosed all financial relationships with any companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
No members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships with any companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physician (CME)
The University of Pittsburgh designates enduring material activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit[s]™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing (CNE)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 0.75 contact hours.
Physician Assistant (AAPA)
The University of Pittsburgh has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 0.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Other Health Care Professionals
Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.
Disclaimer Statement:
The information presented at this activity represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.
Available Credit
- 0.75 AAPA Category I CME
- 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
- 0.75 ANCCUPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
- 0.75 Attendance
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