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Cardiovascular, Nursing
Optimizing the Management of Atrial Fibrillation – Mainpro+
DURATION
PROFESSION
# OF CREDITS
1
ACCREDITATION
Mainpro+
EXPIRY DATE
2015-09-23
Learning objectives
- Identify challenges in the chronic care of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF)
- Describe the prevalence and importance of psychosocial factors on patient compliance and outcomes
- Overcome patient and provider barriers to initiation and long term pharmacotherapy in AF
- Discuss and compare warfarin with the new oral anticoagulants in management of patients with AF
- Implement strategies to optimize outcomes in patients with AF through effective communication, facilitating transitions of care, patient education, self -management skills and motivational interviewing
Cost of course:
Free