Reducing the Risk of Stroke in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

Reducing the Risk of Stroke in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation Video Clips. Duration : 52.92 Mins.

To receive credit, visit: freece.com Program Overview Approximately 75000 strokes occur each year in the United States in patients with atrial fibrillation. Current guidelines recommend oral anticoagulation for high-risk patients with atrial fibrillation, but the inherent limitations of these agents lead to substantial underuse. This state of affairs has stimulated the development of new agents with improved benefit-risk profiles, which appear to be offer a wider therapeutic margin and low potential for drug interactions, allowing more convenient dosing without anticoagulation monitoring. Pharmacists must understand the underlying condition, possible comorbid conditions, potential of currently available treatment options (along with their probable results and possible side effects) and play an active role in educating patients on their drug treatment strategies and lifestyle changes necessary to reduce the risk of stroke in atrial fibrillation. Nurse Educational Objectives Identify the under-recognized risk of stroke and/or inadequate prophylaxis in patients with atrial fibrillation and the associated morbidity, mortality, and cost burdens Discuss current and potential new challenges and opportunities in stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation Outline strategies to improve communication between pharmacists and patients/caregivers about the benefits and risks of anticoagulation therapy Pharmacist Educational Objectives Identify the under-recognized risk of stroke and/or ...

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AFIB Atrial Fibrillation Institute at St. Vincent's HealthCare, Jacksonville

AFIB Atrial Fibrillation Institute at St. Vincent's HealthCare, Jacksonville Tube. Duration : 0.53 Mins.

This :30 TV Spot is being used to help St. Vincents HealthCare in Jacksonville, Florida, announce a new Atrial Fibrillation Institute. The institute is a collaboration between cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons and the hospital. It is designed to offer patients access to the latest advances from physicians working together to create treatment options designed for each individual patient. Atrial Fibrillation (AFIB) is the most common type of heart rhythm disorder or arrhythmia. It forces the heart to quiver rapidly rather than beating in a normal, rhythmic pattern. The disorder leads to a greater risk of stroke, heart failure and death. It is estimated that as many as 3 million Americans experience Atrial Fibrillation. More than 180000 people are diagnosed with AFIB each year. Atrial Fibrillation affects so many people in our community, says Christine Veal, RN, MSN, St. Vincents Director of Cardiovascular Services. In addition to being at a higher risk of stroke, AFIB patients are often living a quality of life that is less than what they want. Thanks to advances in treatment, new opportunities for a cure are in place at our institute. We are very excited about this chance to help patients.

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