Identifying and Diagnosing Atrial Fibrillation Patients in Your HospitalTuesday, January 20, 201512 pm ET/11 am CT/ 9 am PT60 minutes

Speaker: Mandeep S. Sidhu, MD, MBA, FACCAssistant Professor of Medicine, Albany Medical College, Division of Cardiology, Albany Stratton VAMC and Albany Medical Center, Albany, NYAdjunct Assistant Professor of Health Care Management, Union Graduate College School of Management, Schenectady NY ISCHEMIA Clinical Coordinating Center Faculty and Investigator, Co-Regional Leader(US North Region), ISCHEMIA Trial

Atrial �brillation (AFib) is the most prevalent heart rhythm disorder in the United States, yet it is commonly undertreated and underdiagnosed. Without the proper treatment, AFib can cause serious complications such as stroke, heart failure and even death. Untreated AFib may also be negatively impacting your hospital’s 30-day readmission rates as it is often discovered as an underlying or comorbid condition. So, how do you identify AFib patients in your hospital and what are your processes and protocols to initiate treat-ment? This webinar will address strategies for identifying and diagnosing AFib along with the �rst steps to implementing treatment to maximize outcomes.

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